Ukawa throws weight behind Chadema candidates

CCM’s candidate in next month’s parliamentary by-election in Siha, Kilimanjaro Region, Dr Godwin Mollel, is carried by his supporters when he launched his campaign yesterday. Left is CCM National Executive Council member Mwigulu Nchemba, who is also Home Affairs minister. The seat fell vacant after Dr Mollel defected from Chadema to CCM last year. PHOTO | DIONIS NYATO

What you need to know:

  • NCCR-Mageuzi, Chaumma, the National League for Democracy (NLD) and the Civic United Front (CUF) faction led by Mr Seif Shariff Hamad agreed not to field candidates in the polls.