Tanzania’s presidential aspirants list pledges as nominations gather pace
Chairperson of the National Electoral Commission, Judge Jacobs Mwambegele, hands over the presidential nomination forms to Coaster Jimmy Kibonde of the Chama Cha Makini Party, as his running mate, Aziza Haji Suleiman (left), looks on. Mr Coaster collected the forms on August 10, 2025. The Commission is expected to finalise the nominations on August 27 this year. To the right is the Commission’s Elections Director, Mr Ramadhan Kailima. PHOTO | COURTESY
Dodoma. Presidential hopefuls collecting nomination forms from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) since Saturday have outlined their priorities and strategies to secure victory and reach State House.
So far, six political parties have obtained forms and begun seeking regional sponsorships.
