Tanzania, April 1 -- Dodoma. Newly sworn-in Members of Parliament from Zanzibar have pledged to take an active role in the Union Parliament, prioritising reforms in ports and transport systems and the establishment of a joint financial fund.

The legislators made the commitment shortly after taking the oath of allegiance on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, saying the issues have remained unresolved for years.

The six MPs include members of the Zanzibar House of Representatives-Fatuma Ramadhan Mohamed, Mariam Said Hamis, Shaame Ali Ali and Simai Mohamed Said of Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), as well as Saidi Ali Mbarouk of ACT Wazalendo. They were joined by Dr Lazaro Bunungu, MP for Peramiho (CCM).

Under the Constitution, five members from the Zanz...