Journalists Urged to Mobilize Voter Turnout Ahead of October 29, 2025 General Election.




By Our Reporters, Dar es Salaam


Journalists in Tanzania have been called upon to use their professional skills to encourage and educate citizens to turn out in large numbers to vote on October 29, 2025.


The call was made by the Chairperson of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Hon. Court of Appeal Judge Jacobs Mwambegele, while opening the National Meeting between the Commission and journalists on the General Election. The event took place on August 2, 2025, at the Mlimani City Conference Hall in Dar es Salaam.


Justice Mwambegele emphasized that the media plays a critical role in ensuring citizens actively participate in the General Election by providing accurate and timely information on various electoral issues.


He further noted that journalists have a key responsibility to educate registered voters so that they turn out in large numbers to cast their votes.


On his part, the Director of Elections, Mr. Kailima Ramadhani, reminded journalists of their obligation to ensure that political parties and candidates are given fair opportunities to communicate their messages to voters during the campaign period.


Mr. Kailima also urged journalists to provide accurate information to the public and avoid spreading misinformation at all stages of the electoral process, while stressing the importance of adhering to media laws and professional ethics.


He called on journalists to use their platforms to promote peace before, during, and after the elections, to safeguard national unity and strengthen democratic foundations.


Additionally, he warned against publishing or broadcasting content that could discourage citizens from participating in the elections, whether as voters or candidates.


The meeting between INEC and journalists is part of a series of stakeholder engagements organized by the Commission in preparation for the 2025 General Election.


These meetings began on July 27, 2025, with political party leaders, followed by representatives of non-governmental organizations, women, youth, persons with disabilities, and media editors. The series is expected to conclude on August 4, 2025, with a session for online content creators, followed by training for editors and journalists.


Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Muslim Hassanali Returns to Politics, Seeks CCM Nomination for Kinondoni Parliamentary Seat.

Image
Muslim Hassanali, who previously contested for the Ilala constituency parliamentary seat in 2015 under the opposition party CHADEMA, has resurfaced in the political arena—this time collecting a nomination form to run for Member of Parliament in Kinondoni under the ruling party, Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM). Hassanali, who later officially joined CCM, now joins a growing list of party members who have declared their intentions and collected nomination forms to seek the party’s endorsement ahead of the upcoming general elections. The process of collecting and returning nomination forms within CCM officially began on June 28, 2025, and is expected to conclude by July 2, 2025. Hassanali’s move signals a potentially competitive race within the party as aspirants vie for various leadership positions.
Read more

EAC Countries Unite to Boost Cross-Border Agroecological Trade: Seven Key Resolutions Adopted in Jinja Conference

Image
By Our Reporter Participants of the Regional Conference on Enhancing Cross-Border Trade in Agroecological Produce within the East African Community (EAC) have issued seven resolutions aimed at boosting this crucial sector for the economies of member states. The week-long conference, held in Jinja, Uganda, brought together stakeholders from government, the private sector, farmers, researchers, and journalists from Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, South Sudan, Burundi, and the DRC. Reading the conference resolutions, the General Coordinator of the Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa (AFSA), Dr. Million Belay, said that about 100 people met and discussed ways to collaborate and advance the vision of agroecological trade within the EAC. “We agreed that every stakeholder should fulfill their responsibilities to ensure accelerated regional economic growth through agroecology. We are calling on governments and all stakeholders to fully implement commitments to eliminate non-tariff ba...
Read more

*Government Launches 15274 Hotline to Ease Access to National ID Information

Image
Dar es Salaam: The Government has urged citizens to use their mobile phones by dialing *15274 to easily access information related to National Identification Cards (NIDA). Speaking today, December 29, 2025, the Minister for Home Affairs, George Simbachawene, said the service will enable citizens to check the status of their National ID cards, including whether the card has been produced or not, with feedback provided within five days. He explained that through this number, citizens will receive important information regarding their National IDs, adding that damaged ID cards are expected to be replaced starting February 2026. “By using this number, you will be able to get information on whether your ID card has been produced. I emphasize that damaged ID cards will be issued in February 2026,” said Minister Simbachawene. The Minister further noted that the Government has put in place a strategy to introduce the use of a single identification card for accessing various government services...
Read more