Innocent Bashungwa

Innocent Bashungwa

politician Tanzania

Innocent Bashungwa is a Tanzanian politician who served as the Minister of Works and has been involved in various infrastructure projects within the country. He was recently in the news for issuing directives that allowed private vehicles on certain Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) lanes in Dar es Salaam, a decision aimed at alleviating traffic congestion but criticized for potentially undermining BRT operations.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
415,783
Power
439$
Sentiment
8.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Tanzania 3 8.00 0.70% +0% 59,734,213 415,783 $63,000 439$
Totals 3 59,734,213 415,783 $63,000 439$
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Recent Mentions

Tanzania Tanzania: Mr Bashungwa is the Minister for Home Affairs who presented the national budget speech focused on security reforms ahead of the 2025 elections. 9

The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004: Tanzania Home Affairs ministry’s budget reveals security overhaul ahead of 2025 elections

Tanzania Tanzania: Minister for Home Affairs Innocent Bashungwa issued a stern warning to foreigners attempting to enter Tanzania with the intention of disrupting national peace and stability. 8

The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004: Home Affairs minister warns foreign agitators: “No room for enemies of peace in Tanzania”

Tanzania Tanzania: The Minister for Home Affairs, Mr Innocent Bashungwa, said in a statement that 42 prisoners were immediately released. 7

The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004: Samia pardons over 4,800 prisoners to mark 61 years of Tanzania union

Tanzania Tanzania: Innocent Bashungwa is the Minister of Works who provided an update on the JP Magufuli Bridge construction. 8

The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004: JP Magufuli bridge construction reaches final stage

Tanzania Tanzania: Innocent Bashungwa's decision aimed to utilize completed but unused BRT lanes that were not in operation due to a shortage of buses. 5

The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004: Minister criticises move to allow vehicles on BRT lanes