
Tanzania’s 2025 General Election: The Curtain Rises, But Where Is the Contest?
Democracies are strengthened not by the comfort of uncontested victories but by the fire of real opposition.

Democracies are strengthened not by the comfort of uncontested victories but by the fire of real opposition.

In an exclusive interview with The Chanzo, a senior CHADEMA leader clarifies the critical difference between leading a movement for change and the act of boycotting an election.

The Maasai’s struggle for justice continues, and their voices must be heard above the propaganda and lies that have been used to justify their persecution.

BAVICHA asserts that the movement would not be slowed by current restrictions, calling on members to maintain their pursuit of democratic reforms.

It has instructed all members who received invitations to participate in election planning activities to abstain from participation.

In our briefing today:
Tanzanians Debate Ndugai’s Legacy as Former Speaker Prepares for Burial in Hometown of Kongwa;
Salum Mwalimu Named CHAUMMA Presidential Candidate for 2025;
Kongwa DC ‘Shocked’ by Viral Video of Locals Celebrating Ex-Speaker Ndugai’s Death
Tanzania Aims to Become Africa’s Premier Destination for Business Conferences and Events

Mwalimu’s nomination as CHAUMMA’s presidential candidate is expected to quell speculation that the party might front Freeman Mbowe, whose recent political silence had sparked rumors.

One pivotal moment that many have revisited in assessing Ndugai’s legacy is the unprecedented 2017 assassination attempt on Lissu, a dark episode in Tanzania’s political history.

Kati ya wajumbe 357 waliohudhuria mkutano huo waliopiga kura walikuwa 340 ambapo Mwalimu alipata kura 336 za ndio na kura 4 za hapana. Huku Devotha Minja yeye alipata kura 335 za ndio huku kura za hapana zikiwa 6.

The decision comes just two days after the left-leaning opposition party welcomed the former Kisesa lawmaker following his defection from the ruling CCM.
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