Alex Malasusa
Bishop Alex Malasusa is the Presiding Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania (ELCT), known for his advocacy for civic engagement among Christians. Recently, he made headlines by inviting election aspirants to church for prayers ahead of the upcoming General Election in Tanzania, emphasizing the importance of peace, unity, and active participation in the electoral process. His Easter sermon highlighted the significance of faith and the role of Christians in fostering a peaceful society during politically charged times.
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Dr Alex Malasusa has called on financial institutions to extend banking services to groups that remain excluded from the formal financial system.
Malasusa: Banking services must reach forgotten groups
Tanzania· 2026-02-25
Dr Alex Malasusa is the Presiding Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania and was present at the launch.
CRDB Bank Al Baraka Sukuk: A secure investment opportunity with returns of up to 12 percentTanzania· 2025-09-04
Dr Alex Malasusa, the Presiding Bishop of the ELCT, said the centre’s design drew from research conducted in Germany, Finland, and China.
President Samia backs ELCT's special needs centre with Sh250mTanzania· 2025-06-06
The Head of ELCT, Dr Alex Malasusa, presided over the service.
Samia leads national farewell for Tanzania's former Prime Minister Cleopa MsuyaTanzania· 2025-05-13
Bishop Alex Malasusa encouraged congregants to vote or run for office honourably.
Clerics call for free, fair elections as Tanzania gears up for October pollsTanzania· 2025-04-21
Bishop Alex Malasusa has extended an invitation to election aspirants to come to church for prayers.
‘Come, let’s pray for you,’ Lutheran Church head tells election aspirantsTanzania· 2025-04-20