Tulia Ackson

Tulia Ackson

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Tulia Ackson is a prominent Tanzanian politician and the current Speaker of the National Assembly of Tanzania. She is known for her leadership in legislative affairs and her role in promoting gender equality within the political landscape of Tanzania.

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The assembly will be presided over by Tanzanian lawmaker Dr Tulia Ackson, who currently serves as the President of the IPU.

Global conflicts, climate crisis top agenda as Tanzania hosts IPU assembly
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-08-05
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Tulia Ackson is the President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union and is on an official visit to Burkina Faso.

Séjour de la présidente de l’Union interparlementaire : Tulia Ackson découvre Laongo et le savoir-faire des artisanes
Sidwaya – main daily newspaper of Burkina Faso (French)·Burkina FasoBurkina Faso· 2026-07-24
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Tulia Ackson is the President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union and has praised the resilience of the Burkinabè people.

Union interparlementaire: la Présidente Tulia Ackson salue la résilience du peuple burkinabè
Sidwaya – main daily newspaper of Burkina Faso (French)·Burkina FasoBurkina Faso· 2026-07-21
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Tulia Ackson is the president of the Inter-Parliamentary Union who visited Burkina Faso to discuss counter-terrorism efforts.

Lutte contre le terrorisme au Burkina Faso: l’Union interparlementaire salue un travail « formidable »
Sidwaya – main daily newspaper of Burkina Faso (French)·Burkina FasoBurkina Faso· 2026-07-21
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Tulia Ackson is the President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (UIP) who is visiting Burkina Faso to strengthen collaboration among parliamentarians.

Diplomatie parlementaire: la présidente de l’Union interparlementaire échange avec Ousmane Bougouma
Sidwaya – main daily newspaper of Burkina Faso (French)·Burkina FasoBurkina Faso· 2026-07-21
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Tulia Ackson chaired the organisation’s Executive Committee meeting in Geneva, Switzerland to finalise key preparations for the 153rd IPU Assembly.

IPU holds final Geneva meeting ahead of Tanzania’s October Assembly
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-07-02
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Dr Tulia Ackson made history in 2023 as the first Tanzanian and the first East African woman to be elected IPU president.

IPU set for historic leadership change as Tanzania prepares to host 153rd Assembly in Arusha
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-06-24
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Former Speaker of Parliament Tulia Ackson was among the senior government leaders present.

Roman Catholic bishop urges equal childcare, warns against discrimination in society
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-05-29
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Dr Tulia Ackson was the Speaker of Parliament during Samia's speech to dissolve the 12th Parliament.

What you didn’t know about Samia’s three parliamentary speeches
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-11-14
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Mussa Azzan Zungu succeeded Dr Tulia Ackson as Speaker of the National Assembly.

Zungu outlines key legislative priorities for 13th Parliament
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-11-12
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Dr Tulia Ackson has withdrawn from the race to retain her position as Speaker of the National Assembly of Tanzania.

Tulia withdraws from Tanzania’s parliamentary Speaker race
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-11-07
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Dr Tulia Ackson is the incumbent Speaker challenging for her position in the upcoming election.

How the race for Speaker’s post has gripped CCM
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-11-07
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Dr Ackson is defending the seat she assumed after the resignation of Job Ndugai.

Zungu challenges Tulia in the race for Speaker’s seat
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-11-06
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The service was attended by several top government officials, including Speaker of the National Assembly Dr Tulia Ackson.

VP Mpango urges leaders to emulate Mwalimu Nyerere’s virtues, pray for his sainthood
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-10-14
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Dr Tulia Ackson, Speaker of the National Assembly of Tanzania, stated that the hotel project was on course for timely completion.

Dodoma set for first luxury hotel under CPA Africa plan
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-09-27
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Tulia Ackson is the Speaker of the National Assembly who visited the family to pay respects.

Former MP Abbas Mwinyi buried amid tributes to his humility
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-09-27
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Speaker of the National Assembly, Dr Tulia Ackson, was among those who visited the family to pay respects.

Fuoni MP Abbas Mwinyi buried amid tributes to his humility
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-09-26
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National Assembly Speaker Tulia Ackson also contributed Sh20 million to the campaign.

Tanzanian tycoons, miners and leaders give CCM over Sh86 billion for 2025 campaign, party building
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-08-13
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National Assembly Speaker Dr Tulia Ackson pledged that Parliament would continue to uphold the values championed by her predecessor.

Tanzania’s PM Majaliwa leads tributes to Ndugai at emotional funeral
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-08-12
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Current Speaker Tulia Ackson emphasized that Job Ndugai was more than a political leader, viewing leadership as a calling to serve.

Leaders eulogise Ndugai as mentor, defender of justice
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-08-10
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Speaker of Parliament Dr Tulia Ackson was present at the farewell ceremony for Job Ndugai.

Ex-speaker Ndugai succumbed to respiratory infection, says Parliament
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-08-10
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Tulia Ackson succeeded Ndugai as Deputy Speaker and brought a more conciliatory leadership style.

Job Ndugai: A legacy of power, reform and political paradox
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-08-07
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Dr Tulia Ackson expressed deep sorrow over the passing of her predecessor, Job Ndugai.

Former Speaker Job Ndugai dies at 62
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-08-06
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Tulia Ackson succeeded Job Ndugai as the Speaker of the 12th Parliament.

What next as curtains officially close today for Tanzania’s 12th Parliament
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-08-03
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Tulia Ackson is the president of the National Assembly of Tanzania and expressed a desire to strengthen cooperation with Mozambique.

Margarida Talapa recebida na sede da União Interparlamentar
Jornal Notícias – main daily newspaper in Mozambique·MozambiqueMozambique· 2025-07-29
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Dk Tulia Ackson is the Speaker of the 12th Parliament of Tanzania.

UCHAMBUZI WA MJEMA: Sababu 10 za ‘kibongo bongo’ kwanini asilimia 50 ya wabunge hawatarudi 2025
Mwananchi·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-07-03
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Speaker of the National Assembly Dr Tulia Ackson has picked up a nomination form for the new Uyole constituency.

Nomination process for Tanzania’s ruling party kicks off amid return of political heavyweights
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-06-29
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National Assembly Speaker and IPU president Tulia Ackson underscored the transformative projects implemented under President Hassan’s administration.

What next as Samia delivers closing speech in Parliament?
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-06-26
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Speaker of Parliament Dr Tulia Ackson lauded the initiative during the event.

Tanzanian students bridge justice gap with AI-powered legal aid
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-06-06
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Hon. Speaker Tulia Ackson participated in the Meeting of the Speakers of the Lower Houses of the G7 countries.

79th Anniversary of the Italian Republic: 2 June 1946 - 2 June 2025
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-06-03
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