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Item Participation of women local political leaders in water services in Tanzania(Springer, 2021) Makalanga, L. B.Purpose: This paper develops a basis for women political leaders’ participation in improving water services. To achieve this, the paper is guided by objectives; to examine the status of water sources, to examine the strategies used by women political leaders and to examine community members’ perceptions on water services in the study councils. Methodology: Descriptive research design was used. A cluster sampling technique was used to obtain 3 wards, 3 villages and 3 mitaa (Mtaa (in singular) Mitaa in (Plural) means a lowest government administrative structure in an urban area in Tanzania which include a number of streets). 390 household heads were drawn from the population and data collected were analyzed and presented in tables. Findings: The findings revealed that, women political leaders influenced decisions affecting the accessibility of water supply. As a result, water sources were improved through different strategies and community members satisfied with the water services provided. Research Implications: The study focused on women political leaders in selected villages/mitaa in local government authorities in Tanzania. Practical Implication: The knowledge advanced in this study will inform women political leaders the capacity they have in influencing decisions related to water services in their respective localities. Social Implication: The information generated from the study, will help decision makers and development practitioners to provide more opportunities where women can contest for community development. Originality: The present study lies in gender and development framework on water services. It inform the government and community at large, the capacity women have in influencing decisions for community services.