Josephat Gwajima
Josephat Gwajima is a Tanzanian bishop known for his influential role in religious and political circles. He has been involved in various political discussions and controversies, often acting as a mediator between different factions. His recent involvement in the political landscape includes facilitating discussions regarding the return of notable politicians to their former parties.
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Bishop Josephat Gwajima is the cleric whose search was directed to be dropped by Prime Minister Dr Mwigulu Nchemba.
Tanzania’s Prime Minister directs police to drop search for Bishop Gwajima
Tanzania· 2025-11-30
Bishop Josephat Gwajima leads the Church of Resurrection and Life, which faced operational challenges.
Samia orders Gwajima’s Church to reopen following 'presidential pardon'Tanzania· 2025-11-25
Josephat Gwajima is the Bishop leading the Church of Resurrection and Life.
Mwigulu orders Gwajima’s Church to reopen following 'presidential pardon'Tanzania· 2025-11-24Josephat Gwajima is one of the ten individuals wanted in connection with the violent unrest in Tanzania.
Police name 10 people wanted over nationwide riots as crackdown intensifies across TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-11-08
Former MP Bishop Josephat Gwajima has called for changes before the polls.
Tanzanians go to the polls with unresolved constitutional reforms – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2025-09-27
Josephat Gwajima, a member of CCM and a former member of parliament for Kawe constituency, has formed a close bond with the diaspora community in the US.
No ballot yet, but Tanzania’s diaspora voices grow louderTanzania· 2025-08-18
Josephat Gwajima is a Bishop and a member of the Parliament who is not seeking re-election.
What next as curtains officially close today for Tanzania’s 12th ParliamentTanzania· 2025-08-03
Josephat Gwajima is the current Kawe MP who did not collect nomination forms.
CCM benches at least 30Mps as political future remains unclearTanzania· 2025-07-30
Bishop Josephat Gwajima has openly criticized the electoral process and is at odds with party leadership.
How Tanzania’s fragmented opposition will take on CCMTanzania· 2025-07-23
Mr Gwajima has been criticized for his remarks on the government's handling of abductions and for urging electoral reforms.
Will they survive? Polepole, Gwajima face uncertain future in Tanzania’s ruling CCMTanzania· 2025-07-21
The Reverend Gwajima has urged both the party and the government to embrace legal reforms to ensure that the 2025 General Election is 'inclusive and unifying'.
CCM dissent: Is it democracy or 2030 presidential race?Tanzania· 2025-07-21
The Reverend Gwajima has urged both the party and the government to embrace legal reforms to ensure that the 2025 General Election is 'inclusive and unifying'.
CCM dissent: It is democracy or 2030 presidential race?Tanzania· 2025-07-20Josephat Gwajima is the bishop of the church that was dissolved by the government for violating laws.
Polisi waimarisha ulinzi nje ya Kanisa la KKAMTanzania· 2025-07-06Josephat Gwajima is the bishop of the church whose followers have been dispersed by the police.
Polisi Dar yatoa onyo vurugu baada ya ibada KKAMTanzania· 2025-07-05
Josephat Gwajima leads the Resurrection and Life Church, which has been conducting services near a church that was deregistered by the government.
Polisi yawaonya wanaojitokeza kila Jumapili Ubungo Kibo kwa nia ya kufanya vuruguTanzania· 2025-07-05
Josephat Gwajima is the MP for Kawe involved in tensions with party leadership.
Why CCM MPs need to play smart ahead of 2025 pollsTanzania· 2025-06-30Gwajima is a politician from the ruling party who faced government action after calling out illegal detentions.
‘We won’t let them get away with this’: activists to sue Tanzania’s government over ‘sexual torture’ | Tanzania
United Kingdom· 2025-06-29
The bishop, Josephat Gwajima, is an outspoken MP who has complained of 'creeping authoritarianism' in the country.
Leader of Tanzania’s main opposition party could face death penalty
Canada· 2025-06-20
Bishop Josephat Gwajima leads the Glory of Christ Tanzania Church, which sought to block a government decision revoking its registration.
High Court dismisses Gwajima’s Church petition over name discrepancyTanzania· 2025-06-13
Bishop Gwajima remains eligible to seek re-election, despite controversy surrounding the recent deregistration of his church.
Despite backlash, Gwajima not barred from 2025 re-election bidTanzania· 2025-06-13
Bishop Josephat Gwajima led the Glory of Christ Tanzania Church, which was forced to halt in-person worship due to government deregistration.
Gwajima’s followers worship at home as church activities haltedTanzania· 2025-06-08
Bishop Josephat Gwajima’s church was de-registered due to political content in its sermons.
President Samia backs ELCT's special needs centre with Sh250mTanzania· 2025-06-06
Bishop Gwajima had not been arrested and was in a safe location.
Gwajima not arrested, says lawyer amid church sagaTanzania· 2025-06-05
Bishop Josephat Gwajima leads the Glory of Christ Tanzania Church, which has been deregistered by the government.
Debate rages after Gwajima church struck off registerTanzania· 2025-06-03
Bishop Josephat Gwajima is the founder and leader of the now-deregistered Glory of Christ Tanzania Church.
Tanzania police explain deployment at deregistered church of outspoken politician and clergy GwajimaTanzania· 2025-06-03Josephat Gwajima is a Member of Parliament and Bishop whose church was deregistered by the government due to political sermons.
Tight security as police surround Gwajima’s churchTanzania· 2025-06-03Josephat Gwajima is the founder and leader of the Glory of Christ Tanzania Church, who has been vocal about political issues and abductions in Tanzania.
Tanzanian Government Deregisters Gwajima’s Church over Political SermonsTanzania· 2025-06-03
Kawe MP Josephat Gwajima was criticized for failing to fulfill campaign pledges.
Tanzania is not a public toilet, MPs tell Kenyan activistsTanzania· 2025-05-26
Bishop Josephat Gwajima is mentioned as having facilitated communication between Dk Slaa and Freeman Mbowe regarding party matters.
Hiki hapa kinamsubiri Dk Slaa ChademaTanzania· 2025-03-01
