CHAUMMA aspirant vows people-first leadership

DAR ES SALAAM: CHAMA cha Ukombozi wa Umma (CHAUMMA) parliamentary candidate for Kawe Constituency, Ms Dorcas Francis, intensified her grassroots campaign on Tuesday, with a door-to-door outreach and visits to community gathering areas, pledging a new style of leadership that places residents at the centre of decision-making.

Wrapping up her campaign day with a community rally at Bunju B Market, Ms Francis reaffirmed her commitment to shifting parliamentary politics from a top-down system to inclusive and accountable leadership driven by the people.

“I will be your representative, not your ruler,” she declared.

“My goal is to make participatory representation a reality by forming sector-specific committees that directly involve you in leadership. You won’t just be observers, you’ll be part of the process.”

She said her leadership agenda will focus on addressing key sectors that impact the daily lives of Kawe residents, including fishing, small-scale business, healthcare, education and infrastructure.

She stressed that community challenges would not remain on paper but would be solved through genuine collaboration between citizens and their leaders.

With a strong focus on economic empowerment, she pledged to prioritise entrepreneurship training for youth and women through partnerships with various institutions.

“We will provide entrepreneurship education and access to small loans through our partner institutions so that our youth and women can become economically self-reliant,” she said.

“Kawe residents must become owners of the local economy, not mere spectators in its growth.”

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She further urged Kawe voters to reject empty political promises, presenting herself and CHAUMMA as a team committed to realistic and achievable solutions.

“I don’t make empty promises from the stage. I stand by commitments that are practical and deliverable within our constituency. Vote for me, Dorcas, vote for CHAUMMA councillors and vote for our presidential candidate, let’s bring about real change together,” she said.

The campaign event also featured Bunju Ward councillor candidate Ajuwaye Adolf, who presented his manifesto and appealed for voter support.

Mr Ajuwaye underscored his strong community ties and understanding of local issues.

“I’m a son of Bunju, I was born here, raised here, educated here and I know this community like the back of my hand. Elect me as your councillor so I can serve you sincerely,” he said.

Drawing from his long experience as a motorcycle taxi (bodaboda) operator, Mr Ajuwaye said he understands the struggles of local youth and small traders, especially food vendors.

“I’ve worked as a bodaboda rider for years right here. I know the challenges riders and vendors face. Give me your votes and I’ll work to resolve these challenges practically,” he promised.

Unlike many traditional campaigns that depend on large rallies, Dorcas and her team have adopted a personalised, face-to-face approach, distributing brochures detailing her policies and engaging directly with residents in their homes.

Her people-centred campaign style reflects her broader message that the future of Kawe should be shaped by its people, through inclusive and participatory leadership.