Edward Lowassa

Edward Lowassa

politician Tanzania

Edward Lowassa is a prominent Tanzanian politician and former Prime Minister who was the presidential candidate for the opposition coalition Ukawa in the 2015 elections, representing a significant figure in the country's political landscape.

Born on Dec 26, 1953 (71 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
131,943
Power
139$
Sentiment
6.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Tanzania 1 6.00 0.20% +10% 59,734,213 131,943 $63,000 139$
Totals 1 59,734,213 131,943 $63,000 139$
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Recent Mentions

Tanzania Tanzania: Edward Lowassa fronted the opposition coalition Ukawa during the 2015 elections. 6

Jakaya Kikwete John Magufuli Benjamin Mkapa Ali Hassan Mwinyi Juma Haji Duni Wilibrod Slaa Magdalena Sakaya Moshi Kigundula Doyo Doyo Paul Loisulie Makame Ali Ussi Onesmo Kyauke
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004: Let the campaigns begin, but where are Dar’s historic venues?

Tanzania Tanzania: Edward Lowassa, then a long-serving CCM stalwart and former Prime Minister, left the ruling party after being blocked from contesting its presidential nomination. 9

Bernard Membe Luhaga Mpina Richard Mbunda Paul Loisulie Makame Ali Ussi Onesmo Kyauke Revocatus Kabobe
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004: CCM defectors: Pre-election gain or huge gamble for opposition parties?

Tanzania Tanzania: Edward Lowassa is a former Prime Minister who left CCM after being blocked from contesting the presidency. 5

Geoffrey Pinda Exaud Kigahe Danstan Kitandula Jumanne Sagini Stanslaus Nyongo Alexander Mnyeti Khamis Hamza Chilo Cosato Chumi Philemon Mtoi Said Msonga Luhaga Mpina Bernard Membe Tundu Lissu Samia Suluhu Hassan
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004: What next for dozens of former Tanzanian lawmakers sidelined in CCM primaries?

Tanzania Tanzania: Edward Lowassa was the joint candidate of the opposition coalition Ukawa in the 2015 elections. 5

Lewis Makame Damian Lubuva Semistocles Kaijage Jacobs Mwambelege Jumbe Rajabu Jumbe Benjamin Mkapa Augustino Mrema Jakaya Kikwete Wilbroad Slaa John Magufuli Samia Suluhu Hassan Emmanuel Nchimbi Tundu Lissu
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004: Electoral journey: Three decades of hope, hurdles and hard lessons

Tanzania Tanzania: Edward Lowassa was a candidate in the 2015 election, receiving 6,072,848 votes. 5

Julius Nyerere Zuberi Mtemvu Ali Hassan Mwinyi Benjamin Mkapa Ibrahim Lipumba Jakaya Kikwete John Magufuli Tundu Lissu Anna Mghwira
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004: Voter participation trend in Tanzania from 1958 to 2020

Tanzania Tanzania: Edward Lowassa was a former Prime Minister who was excluded from presidential contention during the 2015 General Election. 5

Richard Mbunda Makame Ali Ussi Paul Loisulie Onesmo Kyauke
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004: Grassroots power: How members reshape Tanzania’s ruling party

Tanzania Tanzania: Edward Lowassa's move from CCM to Chadema in 2015 is mentioned as bringing momentum to the opposition. 5

Freeman Mbowe Benson Kigaila Salum Mwalimu Hashim Rungwe Augustino Mrema Maalim Seif Sharif Hamad Dorothy Semu Majaliwa Kyara Julius Mwita John Mrema Catherine Ruge Tundu Lissu Amani Golugwa
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004: What next after former Chadema bigwigs quit party

Tanzania Tanzania: Former Prime Minister Edward Lowassa was backed by Chadema as its presidential candidate. 7

John Mrema John Mnyika Freeman Mbowe Paul Kyala Willibrod Slaa Onesmo Kyauke Makame Ali Ussi Paul Luisulie
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004: Is Chadema headed the CUF, NCCR-Mageuzi way?

Tanzania Tanzania: Mwapachu displayed unwavering support for Edward Lowassa's candidacy in 2015. 7

Juma Volter Mwapachu Vernon Mwaanga Harith Bakari Mwapachu Benjamin Mkapa Mark Bomani Julius Nyerere Justice Nyalali Fulgence Kazaura Nelson Mandela
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004: Ambassador Juma Volter Mwapachu: A legacy beyond politics

Tanzania Tanzania: Edward Lowassa was the former Prime Minister who ran for presidency with CUF's support. 5

Mohamed Makame Hussein Mwinyi Maalim Seif Sharif Hamad James Mapalala Amani Karume Ibrahim Lipumba Ismail Jussa Hamed Suleiman Abdallah Shaibu Hassan Kaduara Masoud Ali Mohammed Leyla Mohamed Shamata Shaame Khamis
Mwananchi: CCM inavyopenya Pemba, ngome ya upinzani Zanzibar