Edward Lowassa
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.
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RALG operated under the Prime Minister’s Office, initially under Edward Lowassa.
Samia rings the changes with new Cabinet
Tanzania· 2025-11-18
Edward Lowassa fronted the opposition coalition Ukawa during the 2015 elections.
Let the campaigns begin, but where are Dar’s historic venues?Tanzania· 2025-08-26
Edward Lowassa, then a long-serving CCM stalwart and former Prime Minister, left the ruling party after being blocked from contesting its presidential nomination.
CCM defectors: Pre-election gain or huge gamble for opposition parties?Tanzania· 2025-08-20
Edward Lowassa is a former Prime Minister who left CCM after being blocked from contesting the presidency.
What next for dozens of former Tanzanian lawmakers sidelined in CCM primaries?Tanzania· 2025-08-07
Edward Lowassa was the joint candidate of the opposition coalition Ukawa in the 2015 elections.
Electoral journey: Three decades of hope, hurdles and hard lessonsTanzania· 2025-08-04
Edward Lowassa was a candidate in the 2015 election, receiving 6,072,848 votes.
Voter participation trend in Tanzania from 1958 to 2020Tanzania· 2025-08-01
Edward Lowassa was a former Prime Minister who was excluded from presidential contention during the 2015 General Election.
Grassroots power: How members reshape Tanzania’s ruling partyTanzania· 2025-07-09Edward Lowassa's move from CCM to Chadema in 2015 is mentioned as bringing momentum to the opposition.
What next after former Chadema bigwigs quit partyTanzania· 2025-05-07
Former Prime Minister Edward Lowassa was backed by Chadema as its presidential candidate.
Is Chadema headed the CUF, NCCR-Mageuzi way?Tanzania· 2025-05-01
Mwapachu displayed unwavering support for Edward Lowassa's candidacy in 2015.
Ambassador Juma Volter Mwapachu: A legacy beyond politicsTanzania· 2025-03-30
Edward Lowassa was the former Prime Minister who ran for presidency with CUF's support.
CCM inavyopenya Pemba, ngome ya upinzani ZanzibarTanzania· 2025-02-19
Edward Lowassa was supported as the presidential candidate by NCCR Mageuzi during the 2015 elections.
NCCR Mageuzi: Hatuko tayari kuungana na vyama vingine uchaguzi ujaoTanzania· 2025-02-18
