Tanzania’s Samia Suluhu to run for second term
According to local media, Samia's first formal step in the race starts on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at the offices of the National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Dodoma, where she is scheduled to collect her nomination forms.
Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of Tanzania, is set to run for the presidency in the General Election scheduled for October 29, 2025. (Courtesy photo)
By Vision Reporter
Journalists @New Vision
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Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of Tanzania, is set to run for the presidency in the General Election scheduled for October 29, 2025.
According to local media, Samia's first formal step in the race starts on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at the offices of the National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Dodoma, where she is scheduled to collect her nomination forms.
Amos Makala, the Secretary for Ideology, Propaganda, and Training of the ruling party Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), confirmed that President Samia will collect the forms accompanied by her running mate, Dr. Emmanuel Nchimbi, who currently serves as the CCM Secretary-General.
After collecting the nomination forms, President Samia is expected to attend a meeting at the CCM offices in Dodoma, where she will address party members.
On October 29, 2025, Tanzanians will vote for several leaders, including the President, Members of Parliament, Councillors and in Zanzibar, Members of the House of Representatives.