DODOMA, April 15 -- DEPUTY Minister for Transport, David Kihenzile, has said womens participation in major infrastructure projects, including the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), is being strengthened through enforcement of gender policies and targeted capacity-building programmes.

He said the government has put in place policies, laws and guidelines aimed at promoting gender equality in employment, particularly in strategic projects.

“Contractors and consultants are required to comply with national policies and contractual conditions that demand equal employment opportunities for both women and men across various fields,” he said.

In her basic question, Special Seats MP (CCM), Ms Janeth Mahawanga, sought to know what steps ar...