DAR ES SALAAM, Nov. 2 -- THE Tanzanian government is continuing to create an enabling environment for women to participate in leadership, peace, security and national development, Vice-President Deogratius Ndejembi has said.

He cited President Samia Suluhu Hassan, Tanzanias first female Head of State, as an example of the governments commitment to promoting womens participation in leadership.

Ndejembi made the remarks today, November 2, 2026, during the Great Lakes Region Women Parliamentarians Conference (WPC) in Dar es Salaam.

He said that, as part of efforts to economically empower women, the government is expanding access to markets, capital and affordable loans for entrepreneurs operating small, medium and large businesses to enab...