ZEC Chairperson, Judge George Joseph Kazi, reminded candidates to attach three passport photos and proof of payment of Sh2 million as required under regulation 17 of 2015. He assured ZEC staff would provide professional guidance to avoid errors.
Unguja. Six candidates vying for the 2025/30 Zanzibar presidency have begun collecting nomination forms at the Zanzibar Electoral Commission (ZEC) offices, each confident in their ability to serve residents if elected.
On Sunday, 31 August 2025, forms were picked up by candidates from NCCR-Mageuzi, ACT-Wazalendo, Chama Cha Kijamii (CCK), SAU, Ada Tadea, and UMD. Each candidate received guidance on completing the forms correctly and meeting submission deadlines.
ZEC Chairperson, Judge George Joseph Kazi, reminded candidates to attach three passport photos and proof of payment of Sh2 million as required under regulation 17 of 2015. He assured ZEC staff would provide professional guidance to avoid errors.
The first to arrive, at 8:40 am, was Laila Rajab Khamis of NCCR-Mageuzi, accompanied by senior party officials. She said, if cleared and endorsed by voters, her top priority would be improving healthcare across Zanzibar and creating employment opportunities for youth.
ACT Wazalendo
Next was ACT-Wazalendo candidate Othman Masoud, who arrived at 9:55 am with his wife and senior officials in a purple campaign vehicle. He pledged to empower Zanzibar residents with better choices and reiterated the party’s longstanding opposition to early voting, describing it as illogical.
Chama Cha Kijamii (CCK)
Aisha Salum Hamad of CCK arrived at 11:48 am. She said women are ready to compete and succeed and vowed to outline her party’s policies once officially cleared.
SAU
SAU candidate Ali Mwalim Abdalla arrived at noon, highlighting his constitutional right to run while promising to reveal campaign priorities after ZEC approval.
Ada Tadea
Juma Ali Khatib said he aims to serve as First Vice President and to continue initiatives started by President Dr Hussein Mwinyi, with a focus on youth technology training to reduce unemployment.
UMD
UMD candidate Mohamed Omar Shaame, arriving at 3:00 am, said his priorities would include providing free electricity to 100 units, salary support for people with disabilities, and free telecommunications services to support economic development.
