Tanzania has begun a process of constitutional review.

In June, an Act was passed that established “a Commission to examine, analyse and recommend for the enactment of a constitution or existing constitution that shall exalt, entrench and promote the rule of law and good governance.” More specifically, the Commission will “examine and analyse the consistency and compatibility of the constitutional provisions relating to the sovereignty of the people, political systems, democracy, rule of law and good governance”.

The Commission can recommend amendments or it can recommend a whole new Constitution. There is provision in the Act for a Constituent Assembly and for a referendum to approve any proposed changes.

The members of the Commission will be appointed by the President.