Justice Jacobs Mwambegele
Justice Jacobs Mwambegele is the chairperson of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Tanzania, known for his emphasis on the importance of adhering to electoral codes of conduct to ensure fairness and integrity in the electoral process.
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The Inec chairman, Justice Jacobs Mwambegele, announced Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan as having been elected the president.
‘A patriot does not destroy property’: Inside Samia’s victory speech
Tanzania· 2025-11-02
Justice Mwambegele is the Chairperson of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) who announced the nullification of 10 wards and relocation of polling stations.
Tanzania’s electoral body nullifies 10 wards, relocates 292 polling stationsTanzania· 2025-10-12
Justice Jacobs Mwambegele noted the importance of fairness in the allocation of campaign vehicles to presidential candidates.
ACT-Wazalendo’s Mpina cleared to run, declines INEC’s campaign carTanzania· 2025-09-13
Justice Jacobs Mwambegele insisted that the Commission’s systems remained independent and beyond the reach of any political party.
Nida, INEC refute Polepole claims of linkage to electoral systemTanzania· 2025-08-23
Justice Jacobs Mwambegele, the INEC Chairperson, directed election supervisors to deploy competent polling station staff.
Tanzania's electoral commission boss backs merit in selection of polling officialsTanzania· 2025-07-16
Justice Jacobs Mwambegele, the INEC Chairperson, directed election supervisors to deploy competent and qualified polling station staff.
INEC demands merit, neutrality in 2025 pollsTanzania· 2025-07-15INEC chairperson Justice Jacobs Mwambegele emphasised that signing the Electoral Code of Ethics was a legal requirement.
Lawyers split over Chadema disqualification controversyTanzania· 2025-04-17
