Joseph Warioba
Joseph Warioba is a prominent Tanzanian lawyer and politician who served as the Prime Minister of Tanzania in the 1990s. He is widely recognized for his role as the chairman of the Katiba Review Commission, which was tasked with drafting a new constitution for Tanzania. Warioba's leadership in the commission was pivotal in developing proposals for constitutional reforms, advocating for a more democratic and inclusive governance structure. His work remains influential in the ongoing discourse surrounding constitutional issues in Tanzania.
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Former leader Joseph Warioba attended the funeral of Cardinal Pengo.
Hundreds attend funeral of departed Cardinal Polycarp Pengo in Dar es Salaam
Tanzania· 2026-02-28
Mr. Wasira said the nickname 'Tyson' originated during his parliamentary contest against Joseph Warioba in Bunda.
Retirement doesn’t exist in politics, says 80-year-old CCM vice chair WasiraTanzania· 2026-02-18
Former Prime Minister and retired Judge Joseph Warioba has warned that the absence of genuine political will remains the biggest stumbling block in Tanzania’s quest for a new constitution.
Warioba: Lack of political will still crippling Tanzania’s constitution-making processTanzania· 2025-09-07
It was previously recommended in the draft constitution prepared by the Constitutional Review Commission under Judge Joseph Warioba.
Tanzania’s judiciary set for major overhaul under CUF’s manifestoTanzania· 2025-09-02
Joseph Warioba was the retired Prime Minister appointed to lead the Constitutional Review Commission.
CUF places new constitution at centre of 2025 polls campaignTanzania· 2025-09-01
The constitutional review commission was chaired by retired Judge Joseph Warioba.
Zanzibar autonomy, blue economy take centre-stage in Chaumma election agendaTanzania· 2025-08-20
Joseph Warioba recommended raising the qualification for parliamentary candidates to a minimum of a university degree.
Degree or competence? The big debate on what makes a good MPTanzania· 2025-07-08
Retired Prime Minister and Judge Joseph Warioba was appointed to lead a presidential commission to gather citizens’ views.
Bold Move? CCM manifesto puts constitutional reform in spotlightTanzania· 2025-06-04
Retired Prime Minister and High Court Judge Joseph Warioba has revealed how he and Mwalimu Nyerere Foundation Chairman Joseph Butiku made several efforts to persuade Chadema to participate in the October 2025 General Election.
Warioba discloses talks with Chadema, CCM to avert electoral crisisTanzania· 2025-05-03
Retired Judge Joseph Warioba has joined several concerned people in expressing concern over signs of interference with the judiciary.
Warioba stands up for judicial autonomyTanzania· 2025-05-03
Joseph Warioba is a judge whom Lissu has met as part of discussions on electoral reforms.
Chadema yapigilia msumari msimamo uchaguzi 2025Tanzania· 2025-03-02
Justice Joseph Warioba led commissions that recommended reforms to the electoral system.
Chadema’s "No Reform, No Election" slogan sparks debate ahead of 2025 pollsTanzania· 2025-03-02
Joseph Warioba is a former judge who also suggested changes to the electoral system in Tanzania.
Lissu azungumzia 'No reform, no election' mbele ya wahaririTanzania· 2025-03-02Joseph Warioba praised the steps taken by the CCM in the fight against corruption during the elections.
Warioba aipongeza CCM kwa mapambano dhidi ya rushwaTanzania· 2025-02-20
Joseph Warioba, a former Prime Minister, praised the steps taken by CCM in the fight against corruption in the elections.
Takukuru yajitosa tuhuma za rushwa wagombea CCMTanzania· 2025-02-20
Joseph Warioba led the Constitutional Review Commission that worked on the new constitution.
Kwa mkwamo huu, mnaonaje Katiba mpya ikaandikwa na wasomi?Tanzania· 2025-02-16