Emmanuel Kihampa
Emmanuel Kihampa is the Registrar of Civil Societies in Tanzania, responsible for overseeing the registration and regulation of non-governmental organizations and religious bodies, including the controversial decision to de-register the Glory of Christ Tanzania Church led by Josephat Gwajima due to politically charged sermons.
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Mr Emmanuel Kihampa, the Registrar of Civil Societies, mentioned that his office received complaints from church members regarding embezzlement and failure to submit reports.
Seventh Day Adventist Church - Tanzania board disbanded over property mismanagement
Tanzania· 2026-02-25
Emmanuel Kihampa announced the dissolution of the church led by Josephat Gwajima.
Polisi Dar yatoa onyo vurugu baada ya ibada KKAMTanzania· 2025-07-05
The Registrar of Civil Societies, Mr Emmanuel Kihampa, de-registered the Glory of Christ Church, citing breaches of the Societies Act.
Despite backlash, Gwajima not barred from 2025 re-election bidTanzania· 2025-06-13
Mr Emmanuel Kihampa announced the church's deregistration, citing violations of the Societies Act.
Gwajima’s followers worship at home as church activities haltedTanzania· 2025-06-08
The Registrar of Civil Societies, Mr Emmanuel Kihampa, announced the church deregistration, citing violations of the Societies Act.
Gwajima not arrested, says lawyer amid church sagaTanzania· 2025-06-05
Mr Emmanuel Kihampa is the Registrar of Civil Societies who cited violations leading to the church's deregistration.
Debate rages after Gwajima church struck off registerTanzania· 2025-06-03
Mr Emmanuel Kihampa is the Registrar of Civil Societies who informed Bishop Gwajima about the church's deregistration.
Tanzania police explain deployment at deregistered church of outspoken politician and clergy GwajimaTanzania· 2025-06-03Emmanuel Kihampa is the Registrar of Civil Societies who informed Josephat Gwajima about the de-registration of his church.
Tanzanian Government Deregisters Gwajima’s Church over Political SermonsTanzania· 2025-06-03
