UVCCM youth gear up for 2025 election success with major charity walk

By Mary Kadoke , The Guardian

Published at 04:14 PM Jan 22 2025

Photo: Courtesy of CCM

Youth and leaders of the Union of Youth of the Chama Cha Mapinduzi in a charity walk aimed at ensuring the victory of President President Samia Suluhu Hassan and President Hussein Mwinyi, who were officially endorsed by the CCM General Assembly

In a show of unwavering support for Chama Cha Mapinduzi’s (CCM) presidential candidates for the 2025 elections, Youth and leaders of the party's Youth Wing (UVCCM), have expressed their readiness to ensure that the endorsed nominees, win with a landslide.

The walk led by the Youth Wing Chairman Mohammed Kawaida and Secretary-General Jokate Mwegelo, rallied thousands in Dodoma today January 22, 2025 for a charity walk aimed at ensuring the victory of President Samia Suluhu Hassan and Zanzibar President Hussein Mwinyi, who were officially endorsed by the CCM General Assembly on January 18 and 19, 2025.

The marchers, numbering over 1,000, including university students, regional leaders, and prominent figures such as Youth MP Ng’wasi Kamani, proudly paraded through the streets of Dodoma, signaling their readiness to carry the party to a resounding win.

Youth and leaders of Chama Cha Mapinduz Youth Wing in a charity walk aimed at ensuring the victory of President Samia Suluhu Hassan and President Hussein Mwinyi, who were officially endorsed by the CCM General Assembly. Photo: Courtesy of CCM.

Kawaida, expressed confidence in the youth's role, promising to work tirelessly to guarantee that President Samia and President Mwinyi emerge victorious.

Meanwhile, Mwegelo emphasized that the walk was just the beginning of their commitment to ensuring that the youth remain at the forefront of the political stage, with Dr. Emmanuel John Nchimbi, the vice-presidential candidate, being a key figure from the UVCCM ranks.

This powerful display of unity and determination from the UVCCM youth underscores the growing influence of young voters in Tanzania's political future.