Innocent Bashungwa
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.
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He was the Minister for Home Affairs who signed the regulations for electric vehicle registration fees.
The lessons Tanzania needs to borrow from global EV leaders
Tanzania· 2026-02-11
Innocent Bashungwa was the Minister for Home Affairs who signed the regulations for electric vehicle registration fees.
Weak enforcement fuels surge in unregistered electric vehiclesTanzania· 2026-02-10
He was the minister for Home Affairs who signed the regulations for electric vehicle registration fees.
Unregistered electric bikes and tricycles raise alarm over safety, crime in TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-02-09
Innocent Bashungwa, the former Minister of Home Affairs, was relieved of his duties.
Tanzania’s Samia drops seven ministers in new cabinetTanzania· 2025-11-17
Mr Innocent Bashungwa, MP for Karagwe, is among those in contention for the Prime Minister's position.
Who is the next Prime Minister after Majaliwa’s surprise exit?Tanzania· 2025-07-02
Innocent Bashungwa is mentioned as a potential successor to Majaliwa.
Majaliwa aacha maswali matatu | MwananchiTanzania· 2025-07-02
Innocent Bashungwa is the Minister of Home Affairs who was instructed by President Samia to improve road safety measures.
Namna ya kulikwepa jinamizi la ajali za barabaraniTanzania· 2025-07-02
Mr Bashungwa is the Minister for Home Affairs who presented the national budget speech focused on security reforms ahead of the 2025 elections.
Tanzania Home Affairs ministry’s budget reveals security overhaul ahead of 2025 electionsTanzania· 2025-05-27
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.
Home Affairs minister warns foreign agitators: “No room for enemies of peace in Tanzania”Tanzania· 2025-05-26
Minister Innocent Bashungwa tabled a request for Sh2.06 trillion to implement five priority areas.
Tanzania is not a public toilet, MPs tell Kenyan activistsTanzania· 2025-05-26
Minister of Home Affairs, Innocent Bashungwa, explained why they want the case to be heard virtually.
Warioba stands up for judicial autonomyTanzania· 2025-05-03
The Minister for Home Affairs, Mr Innocent Bashungwa, said in a statement that 42 prisoners were immediately released.
Samia pardons over 4,800 prisoners to mark 61 years of Tanzania unionTanzania· 2025-04-27Innocent Bashungwa is the Minister of Works who provided an update on the JP Magufuli Bridge construction.
JP Magufuli bridge construction reaches final stageTanzania· 2025-04-16
Ms Makamba called on the Minister of Home Affairs, Innocent Bashungwa, and his forces to stand firm.
MP Criticises "No Reforms, No Election," Judge Mutungi...Tanzania· 2025-04-10
Innocent Bashungwa's decision aimed to utilize completed but unused BRT lanes that were not in operation due to a shortage of buses.
Minister criticises move to allow vehicles on BRT lanesTanzania· 2025-03-21
