George Joseph Kazi
Jaji George Joseph Kazi is the Chairman of the Zanzibar Electoral Commission (ZEC), known for his pivotal role in overseeing electoral processes in Zanzibar. Recently, he has been in the news for encouraging citizens to register for the permanent voters' roll in preparation for the upcoming general elections, emphasizing the importance of civic engagement and the right to vote.
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Justice George Joseph Kazi is the chairperson of the Zanzibar Electoral Commission and spoke during the destruction event of ballot papers.
Zanzibar completes burning of 720,000 ballot papers
Tanzania· 2026-02-28
Judge George Joseph Kazi said the decision follows the lapse of 90 days since the election, during which no court injunction was received to prevent destruction.
ACT challenges ZEC plan to shred 2025 election recordsTanzania· 2026-02-04
Justice George Joseph Kazi is the Chairperson of the Zanzibar Electoral Commission.
CCM secures 16 Special Seats MPs in Zanzibar House, ACT Wazalendo gets 4Tanzania· 2025-11-05
Justice George Joseph Kazi acknowledged that there had been a brief lapse at one polling station but insisted that the Commission acted promptly.
Zanzibar: Early voting concludes, amid Isolated complaintsTanzania· 2025-10-29
ZEC Chairperson George Joseph Kazi acknowledged minor hiccups, such as a missing voter register at Kijitoupele Polling Station.
Tanzania election marred with violence, low turnout and internet disruption
Kenya· 2025-10-29
Justice George Joseph Kazi is the Chairperson of the Zanzibar Electoral Commission.
ZEC sets early voting dates, calls for applicationsTanzania· 2025-10-11
Justice George Joseph Kazi is the Chairperson of the Zanzibar Electoral Commission.
ZEC invites applications for early voting ahead of General ElectionTanzania· 2025-10-10
Justice George Joseph Kazi is the Chairperson of the Zanzibar Electoral Commission.
Zanzibar Electoral Commission confirms 717,557 eligible voters, 8,325 struck-off registerTanzania· 2025-09-30Justice George Joseph Kazi is the Chairperson of the Zanzibar Electoral Commission.
Zanzibar Electoral Commission confirms 717,557 eligible voters, 8,325 removed from registerTanzania· 2025-09-30Judge George Joseph Kazi is the chairman of the Zanzibar Electoral Commission.
Don’t underestimate your readers’ intelligence by stating the obviousTanzania· 2025-09-19
ZEC Chairman Justice George Joseph Kazi said this year’s candidate selection process had gone smoothly.
ZEC, Peace Committee guide candidates on peaceful electionsTanzania· 2025-09-13
Justice Kazi aims to promote a fair, secure, and inclusive electoral environment for all candidates.
ZEC confirms 11 presidential candidates, allocates official vehicles to boost campaign equityTanzania· 2025-09-11
Judge George Joseph Kazi is the Chairman of the Zanzibar Electoral Commission.
ZEC verifies ACT-Wazalendo candidate’s sponsors, nomination set todayTanzania· 2025-09-11Zanzibar Electoral Commission (ZEC) Chairman Judge George Joseph Kazi oversaw the submission of nomination forms.
Three more candidates return ZEC nomination formsTanzania· 2025-09-09
Judge George Joseph Kazi is the ZEC Chairman who confirmed the compliance of the nomination submission.
Dr Mwinyi returns nomination forms, thanks sponsorsTanzania· 2025-09-07
Zanzibar Electoral Commission Chairman Judge George Joseph Kazi was pictured at the commission’s offices in Unguja Urban District presenting nomination forms.
OUR KIND OF ENGLISH: Beware campaign reportingTanzania· 2025-09-05
Judge George Joseph Kazi is the Chairperson of the Zanzibar Electoral Commission and emphasized the importance of fair elections.
Zanzibar Electoral Commission warns against hate campaigns, urges fairnessTanzania· 2025-08-27
Justice George Joseph Kazi is the Chairman of the Zanzibar Electoral Commission.
Mwinyi to collect presidential nomination forms on August 30Tanzania· 2025-08-26
Justice George Joseph Kazi is the ZEC Chairperson who emphasized the importance of credible elections.
ZEC to unveil election timetable on August 18, peace march and code signing to followTanzania· 2025-08-10
George Joseph Kazi is the Chairman of the Zanzibar Electoral Commission (ZEC) who encourages eligible citizens to register to vote.
Wananchi waitwa kujiandikisha daftari la kudumu la wapigakuraTanzania· 2025-02-23
