INEC upholds nomination of Bulaya, Matiko for 2025 polls

CCM candidate for Tarime Urban Esther Matiko left, CCM candidate for Bunda Urban Ester Bulaya right.PHOTO/COURTESY

Dar es Salaam. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has upheld the parliamentary nominations of Ester Bulaya, Esther Matiko, and Rosemary Kirigini, clearing them to proceed with their campaigns ahead of the October General Election.

Pursuant to Sections 53 and 65 of the Elections Act No. 1 of 2024, read together with Regulation 29(1) of the 2025 Parliamentary and Local Government Elections Regulations, INEC received 51 appeals challenging decisions by election supervisors on objections to the nomination of parliamentary and councilorship candidates across Tanzania.