DODOMA, Nov. 14 -- MEMBERS of Parliament on Thursday elected Babati Rural legislator, Daniel Sillo, as the Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, securing 100 per cent of all 371 votes cast.

Mr Sillo becomes the 17th Deputy Speaker since the establishment of Parliament and was the sole candidate for the position. He replaces Mr Mussa Azzan Zungu, who was elected Speaker of National Assembly on Tuesday.

Speaking before the election in Dodoma yesterday, Mr Sillo pledged to work closely with Speaker Zungu in managing parliamentary proceedings.

“I would like to assure this House and all Tanzanians that I will work closely with the Speaker of the National Assembly to ensure that I carry out my duties diligently and fulfill my respon...