Benson Kigaila
Benson Kigaila is a prominent Tanzanian politician who served as the Deputy Secretary-General for Mainland Tanzania in the opposition party Chadema. Recently, he made headlines by resigning from the party due to allegations of authoritarian leadership and internal disarray under the current chairman, Tundu Lissu. Kigaila expressed concerns about the erosion of democratic principles within the party and the lack of internal dialogue, emphasizing the need for reflection and a new political platform to better serve Tanzanians.
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Benson Kigaila is the Deputy Secretary-General for the Mainland of the People’s Liberation Party (Chaumma) and has addressed concerns about financial transparency.
Winds of change stir unrest within Chaumma
Tanzania· 2026-02-15
Chaumma’s Benson Kigaila made it clear that the party will not disclose its donors.
How political parties will finance their election campaignsTanzania· 2025-08-13
Benson Kigaila, the Deputy Secretary General of Chaumma, stated that members will start applying for positions soon.
Chifu Yemba bado anautaka urais, achukua fomu kuomba ridhaaTanzania· 2025-07-02
Benson Kigaila, the newly appointed Deputy Secretary-General of Chaumma, rejected Kabendera's concerns about the party's direction.
Chaumma co-founder Eugen Kabendera resigns over party’s new directionTanzania· 2025-05-31
Benson Kigaila has been installed as Vice Chairman (Mainland) after serving as Director of Protocol and Strategy at Chadema.
Chaumma calls crucial strategy meeting following high-profile defections from ChademaTanzania· 2025-05-23
Benson Kigaila became deputy secretary general for Mainland Tanzania after joining Chaumma.
How wave of opposition defections could reshape 2025 pollsTanzania· 2025-05-22
Mr Benson Kigaila was named Vice Chairman (Mainland) of Chaumma after previously serving as Chadema’s Deputy Secretary-General for Mainland.
Top ex-Chadema leaders join Chaumma, handed key positionsTanzania· 2025-05-19Benson Kigaila led the group of former Chadema officials who announced their resignation.
What next after former Chadema bigwigs quit partyTanzania· 2025-05-07
Mr Kigaila said the party has failed to uphold its internal democracy, claiming that members who question decisions are being expelled without due process.
Top officials quit Tanzania’s main opposition party Chadema over dictatorship and disarray claimsTanzania· 2025-05-07