Eighteen candidates have been cleared to contest in the upcoming Tanzania Athletics Federation (RT) general elections scheduled for August 16, 2025, in Mwanza.
Announcing the outcome of the vetting process held on August 1 in Dar es Salaam, the Chairman of the Election Committee, Leonard Thadeo, said:“Out of 20 candidates who appeared for the vetting, 18 have successfully passed. Two withdrew their candidacy for reasons beyond their control, and the committee has officially accepted their withdrawal.”
He noted that the process was smooth and conducted according to established procedures.
“The screening went well, and we now have qualified candidates for all positions who will proceed according to the election timetable,” said Thadeo.
Commenting on the race for the federation’s top position, he said:“We had six individuals interested in the presidency, but after two dropped out, four remain and have been cleared.”
The cleared presidential candidates are Angelus Stephen Likwembe, Rogath John Stephen, William Steven Kallaghe, and Nsolo Malongo Mlozi.
For the position of Vice President, the approved candidates are Baraka Elias Sulus and Jackson Beda Ndaweka.
In the women’s representative category, Noela Joseph at Mafuru and Lwiza John Msyani will vie for the position.
Meanwhile, the following 12 candidates will compete for member positions: Christina Salu Paga, Sylvia Sylvester Rushokana, Shenya Imori, Alfredo Sumni Shahanga, Tullo Stephen Chambo, Michael Washa, Ibrahimy Adam, Andrew Boniface Rhobi, Tabu Mwandu, and Joshua Kayombo.
Thadeo concluded with a call for order as the process advances:“We urge all candidates to follow the election guidelines and uphold the integrity of the process as we head toward August 16.”