TUCTA calls on Tanzanians to vote for committed leaders    

DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA Trade Union Congress (TUCTA) has called on all workers across the country to turn out in large numbers on October 29 to cast their votes and elect leaders who will represent and lead them for the next five years.

The call was made by TUCTA President, Tumaini Peter Nyamhokya, during a press conference held in Arusha on Thursday, October 23, 2025. He said the purpose of the address was to encourage workers and remind them of the importance of participating in the upcoming General Election, urging them to show up in big numbers to elect leaders who will prioritize workers’ rights and welfare.

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“I would like to refer back to our May Day 2025 theme, ‘The 2025 General Election should bring us leaders who care about workers’ rights and welfare, let us all participate.’ Now is the time to put this slogan into action and ensure that in the next five years, our issues continue to be well addressed. Let’s all take part,” emphasized TUCTA President Nyamhokya.

In a related note, the TUCTA President used the press briefing to express deep gratitude to Her Excellency Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of the United Republic of Tanzania, for her commitment and continued efforts to address various workers’ challenges and for giving due consideration to the issues presented to her by the union. He briefly mentioned several key initiatives that the President has undertaken to improve the welfare of workers during her leadership.

During the press conference, President Nyamhokya was accompanied by TUCTA Secretary-General, Comrade Hery Mkunda, along with representatives from affiliated member unions of TUCTA based in Arusha and neighboring regions.