Nomination process for Tanzania’s ruling party kicks off amid return of political heavyweights

Dar es Salaam. Tanzania’s ruling party, Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), on Saturday, June 28 officially launched the process for collecting and returning nomination forms for those seeking the party’s endorsement in councillorship, parliamentary and representative positions ahead of the October 2025 General Election.

Among the most notable figures is Ester Bulaya, a former Chadema legislator under the Special Seats arrangement, who has rejoined CCM and declared her intention to contest the Bunda Urban parliamentary seat.