DODOMA, June 1 -- THE Minister for Community Development, Gender, Women and Special Groups, Dr Dorothy Gwajima, has said that statistics show a decline in cases of sexual violence in the country, although women continue to be the primary victims of such acts.

While presenting the Ministrys Revenue and Expenditure Estimates for the 2026/2027 financial year in Parliament in Dodoma today, June 1, 2026, Dr Gwajima stated that various efforts being implemented by the government and stakeholders are beginning to yield positive results in reducing incidents of sexual violence.

She said that statistics from the Ministry of Home Affairs through the Police Force indicate that cases of sexual violence affecting both genders decreased from 12,749 c...