So Kenya is the most democratic country in Eafrica. Wametuacha mbali mno na demokrasia yao,although not perfect ila ni mfano wa kuigwa na nchi zingine Africa.
That said, it is shocking to see a sitting Kenyan president affectionately call “dada” a woman who just butchered her own people to hold onto power. It is shocking to watch a Kenyan president enable the killing of Tanzanians and remain silent while Kenyans were kidnapped, tortured and raped in Tanzania. Matter of fact from how Samia speaks around him and how close they appear to be, it’s clear Ruto supported the rape and torture of Kenyans by Samia Suluhu.
After the killing of more than 10,000 protesters, and the kidnapping and rape of Kenyan activists by an illegitimate Tanzanian president , how can a Kenyan president bring himself to refer to Samia Suluhu as his sister? it sends the message that he would do the same if he had the balls. It seems he admires that Samia did on October 29.
Kenyans, whatever you do next year, you must vote Ruto out of office and elect a leader who will stand for democracy across East Africa. Removing Ruto from office and choosing someone willing to publicly condemn the killings in Tanzania and the torture of Kenyans there would be a meaningful step forward for the future of East Africa.
Watanzania tuna la kujifunza kutoka kwa ushujaa wa watu wa Iran. Na maandamano yao yaliyopita walipigwa risasi kwa maelfu mpaka maandamano yakaisha ila safari hii wametoka ndani wengi zaidi kwa ushujaa.
Na sisi inabidi tupate ushujaa huu na sasa tubadilishe mindset zetu, no more maandamano ya Gen Z, Iran wanaandamana wote wazee kwa vijana hakuna anaebaki ndani. Na sisi inabidi tusiwaachie Gen Z peke yao kukomboa nchi. Lazma wote tuungane ili tuishinde serikali ya wauwaji.
Hongera @SuluhuSamia kwa tuzo hii ya Mdhalimu wa mwaka 2025! Kiongozi katili mwuaji umeshinda wanaume ulioshindana nao kwa ajili ya tuzo hii - umeibuka kidedea baada ya sisi #WenyeNchiWananchi kukupigia kura za kutosha kwa kusaidiana na majirani 🇰🇪
Very fitting title Tyrant of the Year! Thank you all for your votes 🙏🏽
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Hatimaye Nduli Idd Amin Mama @SuluhuSamia ameshinda tuzo ya Kiongozi Mdhalimu, Katili muuaji wa Mwaka 2025.
Nduli Idd Amin Mama amewashinda wanaume wote kwenye category hii, Mungu awabariki sana Watanzania wote mliompiga kura za kutosha.
Tutaenda Airport kupokea Tuzo then tutaenda kuipeleka Ikulu ya Magogoni kwa Maandamano.
WELCOME SPEECH FOR THE NEW YEAR 2026
Brothers and Sisters, Citizens of the United Republic of Tanzania,
My fellow Tanzanians,
The Party for Democracy and Development (CHADEMA) wishes you blessings and God’s grace as we begin the new year 2026.
Today, as I deliver these greetings on behalf of the party to welcome the year 2026, Tanzania stands at a historic crossroads. It is a moment when the Nation asks itself serious questions:
• Do authority and power still come from the people?
• Does the Constitution still protect the rights of citizens?
• Is the proclaimed peace genuine, or is it deceptive, and does it still stand on justice and the consent of the people?
The year 2025 was not an ordinary year. It was a year in which the social contract between the state and the citizens was tested in its full weight. It was a year of difficult decisions, great pain, but also a historic awakening of the determination of Tanzanians to demand rights, freedom, and true democracy.
On behalf of the Party for Democracy and Development (CHADEMA), I sincerely thank our members, our leaders at all levels, and all Tanzanians who refused to remain silent in the face of oppression. Your endurance, your courage, and your faith in justice are proof that the hope of this Nation is still alive.
INTERNAL DEMOCRACY: AN EXAMPLE OF THE TANZANIA WE WANT
My fellow Tanzanians,
The year 2025 began with Chadema making important history in internal party democracy. Through the National General Congress, members exercised their fundamental democratic right to freely, transparently, and responsibly elect their leaders.
In that process, Brother Tundu Antipas Lissu was elected National Chairman of Chadema, inheriting leadership from Brother Freeman Aikaeli Mbowe, who served the party for approximately 21 years with courage and great dedication. At the same time, I, John Wegesa Heche, was elected Deputy Chairman Mainland, and Brother Said Mzee was elected Deputy Chairman Zanzibar. The party’s Central Committee confirmed Brother John Mnyika as Secretary General, Brother Amani Golugwa as Deputy Secretary General Mainland, and Brother Ali Ibrahim Juma as Deputy Secretary General Zanzibar, together with five (5) members of the party’s Central Committee.
This election was not merely a party event; it was practical evidence that democracy is possible in Tanzania — that institutions can respect their constitutions, that leadership can change peacefully, and that differences of opinion can be managed with respect. This is the Tanzania we want.
Today, as I deliver these greetings, it is the 269th day since our Chairman, Brother Tundu Antipas Lissu, was arrested and remanded on false, baseless, and deliberately oppressive charges, under the assumption that he would kneel down and worship an idol. Chadema and courageous Tanzanians are proud to have Tundu Antipas Lissu as a national treasure, a defender of rights and an opponent of oppression, a defender of the rule of law, democracy, and national resources, and a person who stands firmly on the principle of speaking the truth.
Loudly, on behalf of many Tanzanians, we demand that Tundu Antipas Lissu be released unconditionally, because he is not a traitor, he has not lied, and he has not incited anything; everything he said is the truth and reflects the position supported by Tanzanians. Continuing to detain Brother Lissu for reasons that are clearly seen by all Tanzanians to be baseless, false, and oppressive is to continue desecrating justice systems and state authorities, further lowering them and causing citizens to lose trust in judicial processes and justice delivery systems. Nevertheless, our oppressors should understand that this gold continues to shine and its value continues to increase; thus Brother Lissu will continue to be gold whose value keeps rising, and a national treasure in the struggle to demand democracy and justice in this country.
Furthermore, as a party and as a country at large, we recognize and respect the nomination of Brother Tundu Antipas Lissu in the preliminary process for the Nobel Prize. Indeed, this is a great honor for our party, our country, and the African continent as a whole.
PARTY UNITY: THE PILLAR OF THE NATIONAL STRUGGLE
My fellow Tanzanians,
Our unity within Chadema is not a slogan—it is the lifeblood of our movement. It is in solidarity that the party lives, heals, and wins. Differences of opinion within a democratic party are not cracks; they are foundations for building stronger arguments and firm decisions. When we agree to differ respectfully, and stand together once party decisions are made, we give Chadema unshakable moral and political strength. As Aristotle said, “The unity of the many is stronger than the power of one.”
Chadema will continue to live in the hearts of members and citizens because it is not a logo or buildings—it is a shared commitment to fight for justice. It is a national institution, not the property of an individual, family, or group; it is a tool of the people to demand real change. Parties go through seasons, but the spirit of unity does not die; it regenerates whenever it is tested. That is when movements become bigger than fear, and hope becomes greater than obstacles.
Let us remember: party unity and solidarity are the pillars of the national struggle. When we protect unity, we protect the future of democracy. And as Martin Luther King Jr. warned, “True power is found where people unite for justice.” Our unity is a promise—to members, to citizens, and to the Tanzania we want.
THE TAINTED ELECTION OF 29 OCTOBER 2025: THE VIOLATION OF PEOPLE’S SOVEREIGNTY
My fellow Tanzanians,
What was called the election of 29 October 2025 left Tanzania with a political wound that will take a very long time to heal. We witnessed the abuse of state security organs, the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties, and the courts against government critics, activists, and political opponents, especially Chadema.
Our party was banned from conducting political activities under the pretext of false cases. Our Chairman, Brother Tundu Antipas Lissu, was framed with serious political charges aimed at intimidating and silencing the voice of change. A wave of abductions, torture, and disappearances of innocent citizens spread across the country. Approximately 200 Tanzanians were abducted or disappeared in this year alone.
The so-called election of October 29 was not an election; it was the nullification of citizens’ right to choose and to be chosen. The announced results lacked constitutional, legal, and moral legitimacy. The political deadlock we face today is the product of weak electoral systems that failed to protect Article 8 of our Constitution—which clearly states that all authority comes from the people.
“NO REFORMS, NO ELECTION”: THE VOICE OF THE PEOPLE AND THE FOUNDATION OF SYSTEMIC CHANGE
My fellow Tanzanians,
At a time when public institutions had lost moral and constitutional legitimacy, Chadema stood not merely as a political party, but as the living conscience of citizens who had lost hope in an electoral system captured by state power. The slogan “No Reforms, No Election” was neither a threat nor defiance; it was a logical argument of justice—that an election without systemic and institutional reforms is not a democratic exercise but a ritual to legitimize oppression. As emphasized by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (Article 21), “The will of the people shall be the basis of the authority of government; this will shall be expressed in periodic and genuine elections.” Without these foundations, the ballot box remains empty of meaning.
The demands of the people were fundamental and undeniable: an Independent Commission with full constitutional authority; amendments to oppressive laws that silence citizens; and real protection of political and civil rights. This position was not intended to disrupt peace but to protect it, because peace without justice is the silence of graveyards. As John Rawls warned, “An unjust law is not a law but institutionalized violence.” Thus, reforms were not a political option, but a requirement for state legitimacy.
It is regrettable that instead of national dialogue, the authorities chose brutality, threats, and excessive force. But history remembers those who refused to kneel before oppression. The “No Reforms, No Election” movement remains a symbol of a historic awakening—proof that citizens discovered a fundamental truth: without systemic reforms, elections are not a solution but a perpetuated problem. It was there that the voice of the people transformed into a philosophy of political liberation.
MASS KILLINGS AND THE NATION’S WOUND
My fellow Tanzanians,
The abduction of more than 200 people and the killing of more than 2,000 Tanzanians are not ordinary statistics; by international standards, these numbers are comparable to countries experiencing armed conflict or civil war. In nations that claim peace and political stability, even ten political deaths trigger international investigations and accountability pressure. What happened in Tanzania therefore violates its standing as a peaceful country and places it on the world map as a nation failing to protect the lives of its citizens.
These are not ordinary political incidents; they are serious crimes against humanity, contrary to internationally recognized human rights principles. That is why Chadema insists on an independent, credible investigation with international representation, because the scale of harm has exceeded the capacity of domestic institutions alone to self-audit. Any nation that values its global dignity cannot remain silent when the blood of its citizens is shed without truth and accountability.
And here is a bitter truth for those in power: “When citizens’ blood is shed without answers, when family grief is reduced to terrifying statistics, and when victims’ cries are silenced by the state, a government loses not only the legitimacy to rule, but also the moral humanity to lead fellow human beings.”
“We demand justice for the victims, for those who lost limbs, and for families left with unanswered grief. A nation cannot be built on the blood of its citizens, and justice delayed, by national and international standards, is justice denied.”
THE PAIN OF THE CITIZEN: DEMOCRACY AND DAILY LIFE
My fellow Tanzanians,
A fraudulent election does not end with politics—it directly enters the stomach of the citizen and the dignity of daily life. It is the source of farmers lacking markets for their produce despite their sweat, youth lacking jobs despite education, mothers failing to pay school fees, and small traders being denied capital by unjust systems. Data clearly shows this trend: where transparency and accountability weaken, investment declines, household incomes fall, and the cost of living rises—the burden carried by ordinary citizens, not rulers.
When democracy dies, the economy dies; when justice is suppressed, hope dies; and when fear rules, development stops. These are not emotional statements but truths proven by the experience of many nations: countries with free elections and strong institutions increase employment, reduce poverty, and improve social services. Conversely, when citizens’ voices are silenced, statistics turn into pain and costs are paid by citizens every day.
THE DIRECTION OF THE TANZANIA WE WANT
My fellow Tanzanians,
We want a Tanzania grounded in a living Constitution—not empty words, but a just contract between citizens and the state. A Tanzania governed by law, not the will of a few; one that protects human rights as the foundation of dignity, not as charity from rulers. We reject the false notion that authority is born from fear—true authority comes from the people, not from the barrel of a gun, nor from stamps of captured and distorted institutions.
We demand a New People’s Constitution—a Constitution that restores the dignity of the vote, establishes accountability, and opens the path of justice for all. We demand an Independent Electoral Commission—so that the voice of the citizen is not silenced and the will of the majority is not overturned by a few. These are not political wishes; they are fundamental rights that must be implemented now, without delay.
We also demand an economy that cares for the ordinary citizen—an economy that measures success by food on the table, decent jobs, and quality services, not by statistics detached from people’s lives. As Jean-Jacques Rousseau said, “Man is born free, and everywhere he is in chains.” When these chains are broken, a new Tanzania will be possible—a Tanzania of dignity, justice, and courageous change.
SO-CALLED NATIONAL RECONCILIATION: TRUTH, JUSTICE, AND ACCOUNTABILITY
My fellow Tanzanians,
It is falsehood and great contempt for Tanzanians to speak of reconciliation now, in an environment where the government deliberately ignored citizens, political parties, and democracy stakeholders regarding the country’s need for electoral reforms.
This so-called reconciliation is proclaimed while an illegitimate government continues investigations under a commission rejected by citizens to investigate the events of 29 October 2025. Tanzanians are not fools; they see this as a distraction—there is nothing there.
Clearly, there is no reconciliation without justice, and no justice without accountability. When reconciliation is turned into a call to “move on” after deliberately ignoring citizens’ fundamental demands and warnings, and after the government and state organs desecrated elections, declared fraudulent results, and deliberately committed political crimes that led to the killing of citizens and destruction of property, such a call for reconciliation is deceptive and hollow. Without admission of wrongdoing and holding perpetrators accountable, reconciliation becomes a form of erasing collective memory. Thousands have been killed, many maimed, falsely charged with treason, and the Nation mourns with tears that have not dried to this day. As a party, we advised that families of those killed and injured should be compensated as a sign of respect for human dignity, but oppressive rulers ignored this—then today you speak of reconciliation?
We know that justice is not revenge; justice is restoring the dignity of victims and citizens’ trust in state institutions. Without accountability—through courts, independent truth commissions, or institutional reforms—reconciliation remains a political statement, not a social contract. Chadema continues to mourn with you, fellow Tanzanians, in the sorrow we all endured, and we continue to give comfort and hope that one day—indeed the day will come—every evil, brutality, and deceit will be held accountable, and the Nation will reach the peak of happiness and development we have waited for so long.
Chadema, your party will never be ready for cosmetic, deceptive, fraudulent reconciliation that removes the Nation from truth and justice and what the Nation wants. We will never betray Tanzanians.
THE DIRECTION OF CHADEMA’S MOVEMENT
My fellow Tanzanians,
Chadema will continue to be a free, firm, and credible voice of the people—not just in words but in actions that touch the real lives of Tanzanians. In this era of new politics—shaped by technology, information, and rapid social change—Chadema identifies itself as a modern political movement that listens to citizens, learns from them, and gives them a platform to actively participate in decisions that affect them. New-generation politics is no longer satisfied with general statements or promises without implementation mechanisms; it demands transparency, accountability, and leadership that is visible, tangible, and responsive to present challenges such as employment, cost of living, digital rights, and social equality.
In this direction, Chadema will continue to build and strengthen broad strategic cooperation with political parties that believe in true democracy, civil society organizations, religious institutions, academics, journalists, and the international community. This cooperation is not for short-term interests, but part of the philosophy of inclusive politics, recognizing that struggles for justice, democracy, and development cannot be won by one party alone. In today’s world, where democracy faces new challenges such as information control, politics of fear, and weakened institutions, Chadema will continue to stand as a pillar defending the rule of law and human rights.
We demand that the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties stop being used as a tool to harm and suppress democracy and opposition parties, especially Chadema, for the purpose of protecting the ruling party. The court case we have—Civil Case Number 8323 of 2025 by Brother Saidi Issa and others regarding asset distribution—which resulted in an order to suspend political activities and use of party assets, is invalid and intended to silence the voice of justice and democracy. The claims of these three members cannot and should not suspend political activities, which are the rights of millions of other members nationwide. This is a hooligan case that drags the courts into advancing hooliganism for the benefit of oppressive rulers. To all involved, we demand that this case be withdrawn immediately. This case is proof that we have a nation with dictatorial and deceitful systems, and that the ruling party fears Chadema because it is now clear that Chadema is the hope of Tanzanians.
Above all, Chadema recognizes that the future of real change lies in the hands of the new generation. Therefore, we will deliberately invest in preparing, nurturing, and empowering young people—especially Generation Z—to be not spectators of politics, but innovators, planners, and drivers of the change agenda. This is a generation raised in a digital world, with broad awareness of rights, courageous in asking hard questions, and no longer accepting politics of routine. Chadema will continue to build for these youths a foundation of leadership that combines values, knowledge, and innovation, so that they carry the flag of change with courage, competence, and ethics—not with mere emotion, but with vision, discipline, and deep understanding of national challenges.
By doing so, Chadema distinguishes itself not only as an opposition party, but as a movement of generations and ideas, uniting youth dreams with the hopes of the entire nation—a movement that looks forward, embraces modern politics, and prepares to lead tomorrow’s Tanzania with justice, freedom, and inclusive development. In this, we are proud to be called activists whose love for justice, rule of law, and patriotism will remain a positive mark before all Tanzanians.
A NATIONAL CALL
My fellow Tanzanians,
We invite all Tanzanians, regardless of ideology, party, or political stance—to stand together in the struggle of our generation: to demand impartial justice, fearless freedom, and a Constitution derived from the consent of the people, not the will of a few. This is not a party call, but a national call; not a voice of anger, but of conscience; not a temporary awakening, but a promise of the future. When a nation lacks justice, even peace remains a shadow; and when a Constitution lacks citizens’ legitimacy, the state retains power without real consent.
History will question us—and it will do so without mercy—about which side we stood on when the foundations of the Nation were shaking. As Edmund Burke warned, “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.” Our silence today may be tomorrow’s guilt; inaction is a decision with consequences. This is the time to choose courage over fear, truth over convenience, and unity over division.
Let us take generational responsibility: stand together, speak with one voice, and act through lawful and peaceful means—because justice is built by those who refuse to remain silent. As Hannah Arendt said, “The most radical revolutionary will become a conservative the day after the revolution.” Therefore, let our struggle not be built on temporary emotions, but on firm foundations of justice, accountability, and respect for the dignity of the Tanzanian. Today we are called; tomorrow we will be questioned. Now is the time.
We therefore ask members and all Tanzanians to continue supporting us and to continue joining Chadema through the Chadema Digital system. This is the right time for Tanzanians to stand and be counted—let our number be visible by joining in large numbers as members of the party you believe in.
We also invite all citizens to participate and unite with us in the anniversary week of our party, which will culminate on 21 January 2026, the day Chadema officially received permanent registration as a political party.
CONCLUSION
My fellow Tanzanians,
Let 2026 not be a year of empty promises, but the beginning of a new phase of constitutional, democratic, and moral struggle—a struggle that restores dignity, voice, and future to the citizen. History has taught us one undeniable truth: no state is greater than justice, and no force is stronger than the unity of citizens who choose to stand on the side of truth.
United, courageous in speaking the truth, and unwavering in faith in justice, we will break the silence of fear and the chains of oppression. As Martin Luther King Jr. said, “The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.” This is our moment to bend that arc of history with our own hands.
With our unity, our courage, and our faith in justice—we will win. Not because it is easy, but because it is right.
God Bless Tanzania, God Bless Africa.
Thank you for listening to me.
Issued today, Saturday, 03 January 2026 by;
JOHN WEGESA HECHE (@HecheJohn)
Deputy Chairman, Mainland
Ni rasmi, Samia Suluhu Hassan ameshinda tuzo ya Raisi katili wa Dunia kwenye tuzo ya INDEX ON CENSORSHIP iliyoweka orodha ya maraisi katili zaidi Duniani ambapo Samia ameshinda tuzo hiyo.
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Hakuna wa kuja kutukomboa - madhalimu hayaelewi isipokuwa lugha ya maandamano! 💪🏽
#J1Tunatoka#J1#SamiaMustGo#Tumeshinda🇹🇿
Thank you Miguel Gamondi 👏🏽
The truth will set us free
Sasa akina Mafwele na Abdul wanawaza kuteka muda huu wasivyo na akili 🙄
Ila #Tutaelewanatu mbona?
We shall never forget #TanzaniaMassacre#SamiaMustGo
Thank you Miguel Gamondi 👏🏽
The truth will set us free
Sasa akina Mafwele na Abdul wanawaza kuteka muda huu wasivyo na akili 🙄
Ila #Tutaelewanatu mbona?
We shall never forget #TanzaniaMassacre#SamiaMustGo