DAR ES SALAAM, Aug. 18 -- The National Coordinator of the Tanzania Women Politicians Platform, Dr. Ave-Maria Semakafu, has called on political parties in the country to allocate Special Seats in Parliament to people with disabilities, citing the challenges they face when contesting for other leadership positions.

In an exclusive interview with Daily News Digital, Dr. Ave-Maria stated that people with disabilities face significant barriers, especially when running for parliamentary seats in constituencies, due to infrastructure limitations and special transportation needs that hinder their ability to campaign across various areas.

“Political parties must recognize that people with disabilities have great potential to contribute to ...