Dar es Salaam. The growing influence of grassroots-level voters who play a decisive role in nominating political candidates, popularily known as wajumbe within the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), ...

“Politics is not a stage for chasing personal fame or seizing private opportunities,” Mengere said firmly. Adding: “Leadership demands accountability, professionalism, and a sincere commitment to ...

She said her decision to leave Chadema and return to mainstream politics through CCM was driven by her commitment to ...

Tanzania's Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa has announced that he will not seek re-election in the forthcoming parliamentary ...

His move follows that of Mr Makonda, who picked up his forms a day earlier, signalling a high-stakes internal contest in one ...

The Tanzanian prime minister Kassim Majaliwa has surprised many with his unexpected exit from active politics. He stated that ...

Chama Cha Mapinduzi does not repress and censor in constant measure, however. Instead, it knows how to let up and bear down. Thus democratic backsliding under Magufuli also reflected the growing ...

CHAMA Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) is planning to amend its constitution with the aim of increasing efficiency within the party. The ruling party is also seeking to enhance its powers on fighting ...

The ruling Chama cha Mapinduzi, or “the party of the revolution” in Swahili, has been in power since independence from Great Britain in 1964. Xavery Lwaitama, ...

Jakaya Kikwete, presidential candidate for the ruling Revolutionary Party, took an early lead today in Tanzania’s third elections since multi-party politics were reintroduced in 1992. The winner ...