The Speaker of the National Assembly has announced the death of Special Seats Member of Parliament Halima Idd Nassor, who passed away at the age of 45. Her death marks the second loss of a Member of Parliament in the 13th Parliament, following the passing of Jenista Mhagama on December 11, 2025.
Nassor died at the Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute in Dar es Salaam in the early hours of January 18, 2025. She was laid to rest later the same day at the Kibada burial ground.
In a condolence message issued by State House, President Samia Suluhu Hassan described Nassor as a dedicated leader who made significant contributions to the nation and her political party, particularly through her advocacy for workers’ rights.
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Members of her party have also expressed their condolences on social media, many noting her short but impactful service as a Member of Parliament since her swearing-in on November 11, 2025.
According to her brother, Nassor Idd Nassor, she had been diagnosed with a minor heart condition that deteriorated suddenly overnight. He explained that she experienced difficulty breathing and passed away at around 1:00 a.m. on January 18. She is survived by her husband and three children—two daughters and a son.
As her family, party, and Parliament mourn her passing, growing social divisions have also come to light, particularly on social media. Some individuals have shared celebratory or insensitive messages following the tragedy, a trend that has been observed recently and continues to grow, whenever a tragedy befalls leaders. Several leaders have strongly condemned the trend as inappropriate and unacceptable.
