Neema K. Lugangira is a globally acclaimed policy innovator and strategic leader at the nexus of governance, digital transformation, public health, and multilateral diplomacy. As Secretary General of Women Political Leaders (WPL), she drives global action to amplify women’s political leadership—bridging parliaments, multilateral bodies, and civil society to shape inclusive, gender-responsive governance.
From 2020–2025, she served as a Member of Parliament in Tanzania, delivering transformative reforms in gender equality, digital policy, nutrition food systems and public health. She spearheaded Tanzania’s landmark recognition of gender-based violence in elections—including online abuse—as an electoral offence, making it the first African country to enact such a law. She was a key architect of the National Digital Economy Strategy and is leading the country’s Artificial Intelligence Strategy, positioning Tanzania as a continental leader in digital governance.
Her influence extends beyond borders—contributing to the African Union’s Continental AI Strategy, co-rapporteur of the Inter-Parliamentary Union Resolution on AI’s impact on democracy and human rights, and co-developer of the African Guidelines for the Use of Digital and Social Media in Elections.
Founder of Agri Thamani Foundation and Omuka Hub, she advances nutrition security and rural digital inclusion in Tanzania. Globally, she serves as Co-Chair of the UN SUN Movement Executive Committee, Chair of the Global Parliamentary Caucus on NTDs, Member of the WEF Global Future Council on Good Governance, and Member of the Munich Security Conference Women Parliamentarians Network.
As Founding Chair of the African Parliamentary Network on Internet Governance (APNIG) and Founding Vice Chair of the African Food Systems Parliamentary Network (AFSPaN), she has influenced continental policy, including the AU CAADP 2026–2036 Strategy.
With two decades spanning parliament, government, business, and global institutions, Lugangira is celebrated for her strategic foresight, political acumen, and relentless drive to deliver SDG-aligned impact that reshapes national priorities and strengthens global development frameworks.

Neema K. Lugangira is a globally acclaimed policy innovator and strategic leader at the nexus of governance, digital transformation, public health, and multilateral diplomacy. As Secretary General of Women Political Leaders (WPL), she drives global action to amplify women’s political leadership—bridging parliaments, multilateral bodies, and civil society to shape inclusive, gender-responsive governance.
From 2020–2025, she served as a Member of Parliament in Tanzania, delivering transformative reforms in gender equality, digital policy, nutrition food systems and public health. She spearheaded Tanzania’s landmark recognition of gender-based violence in elections—including online abuse—as an electoral offence, making it the first African country to enact such a law. She was a key architect of the National Digital Economy Strategy and is leading the country’s Artificial Intelligence Strategy, positioning Tanzania as a continental leader in digital governance.
Her influence extends beyond borders—contributing to the African Union’s Continental AI Strategy, co-rapporteur of the Inter-Parliamentary Union Resolution on AI’s impact on democracy and human rights, and co-developer of the African Guidelines for the Use of Digital and Social Media in Elections.
Founder of Agri Thamani Foundation and Omuka Hub, she advances nutrition security and rural digital inclusion in Tanzania. Globally, she serves as Co-Chair of the UN SUN Movement Executive Committee, Chair of the Global Parliamentary Caucus on NTDs, Member of the WEF Global Future Council on Good Governance, and Member of the Munich Security Conference Women Parliamentarians Network.
As Founding Chair of the African Parliamentary Network on Internet Governance (APNIG) and Founding Vice Chair of the African Food Systems Parliamentary Network (AFSPaN), she has influenced continental policy, including the AU CAADP 2026–2036 Strategy.
With two decades spanning parliament, government, business, and global institutions, Lugangira is celebrated for her strategic foresight, political acumen, and relentless drive to deliver SDG-aligned impact that reshapes national priorities and strengthens global development frameworks.

Hon. Neema K. Lugangira is a globally recognized policy innovator and strategic leader in governance, digital transformation, public health, and multilateral diplomacy. As Secretary General of Women Political Leaders (WPL) and former Member of Parliament in Tanzania, she has championed groundbreaking reforms—from making Tanzania the first African country to criminalize gender-based election violence, to shaping national and continental digital strategies including AI governance, public health, nutrition and food systems. Founder of two impactful NGOs, and holding influential roles with the UN, WEF, AU, and Munich Security Conference, Lugangira is celebrated for her political acumen, strategic foresight, and relentless drive to deliver SDG-aligned impact worldwide.