Salum Mwalimu
Salum Mwalimu is a notable Tanzanian political figure and former Deputy Secretary-General for Zanzibar in the opposition party Chadema. He recently garnered attention for resigning from the party, citing a culture of intolerance toward internal critique and a failure of leadership to embrace constructive feedback. Mwalimu's departure highlights concerns over the party's current direction and its commitment to democratic processes.
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Salum Mwalimu is the Secretary-General of the People’s Liberation Party (Chaumma) who attended a meeting with the Registrar of Political Parties.
Winds of change stir unrest within Chaumma
Tanzania· 2026-02-15
Salum Mwalimu is the Secretary General of Chaumma who praised Mzee Mtei's belief in freedom of thought.
Chadema: Finish New Constitution to uphold Mtei’s legacyTanzania· 2026-01-25
Salum Mwalimu finished second overall in the recent general election as the presidential candidate for Chaumma.
Tanzania's parliament to convene without official oppositionTanzania· 2025-11-07
Salum Mwalimu speaks to workers who feel left behind by economic growth.
All eyes on the ballot: Who is who in Tanzania’s election?Tanzania· 2025-10-28
Salum Mwalimu has pledged sweeping reforms to modernise market infrastructure across Dar es Salaam if elected president.
Chaumma’s Mwalimu promises modern markets for Dar es SalaamTanzania· 2025-10-12
Salum Mwalimu has pledged to construct a flyover from Mpemba to the Zambian border and to establish Tunduma as a city.
Chaumma presidential candidate pledges Tunduma city status to boost border economyTanzania· 2025-09-26
Salum Mwalimu has promised significant reforms in the education sector if elected in the upcoming general election.
Mwalimu vows to lead major reforms in Tanzania’s education sectorTanzania· 2025-09-25
Salum Mwalimu has pledged to introduce a universal monthly pension for all elderly citizens if elected in October.
Samia promises to clear Tunduma gridlock, Mwalimu pledges pensionsTanzania· 2025-09-04
Salum Mwalimu unveiled a radical vision, promising to formally recognise the media as the 'Fourth Pillar of the State.'
Chaumma, CUF unveil radical agendas as they launch campaignsTanzania· 2025-08-31
From the opposition, Salum Mwalimu of Chaumma, with Devotha Minja as his running mate, has pledged a new constitution and zero tolerance for corruption.
Tanzania’s presidential race kicks off as 17 candidates cleared for October pollsTanzania· 2025-08-28
Salum Mwalimu has pledged a new constitution and zero tolerance for corruption.
Elections: The race is onTanzania· 2025-08-27
Salum Mwalimu has embarked on a nationwide tour to secure endorsements for the 2025 General Election.
Chaumma’s Mwalimu kicks off countrywide endorsement tourTanzania· 2025-08-20
The People’s Liberation Party (Chaumma) has nominated Mr Salum Mwalimu as its presidential candidate for the Union.
Tanzania’s Chaumma reveals 'people-centric' Manifesto, promises sweeping reformsTanzania· 2025-08-18
Salum Mwalimu is the presidential candidate for the Chaumma party.
Carnival-like atmosphere at INEC as Chaumma, CCK flagbearers collect nomination formsTanzania· 2025-08-13Salum Mwalimu, the Secretary General of Chaumma, called on members to apply for parliamentary positions.
Chifu Yemba bado anautaka urais, achukua fomu kuomba ridhaaTanzania· 2025-07-02
Salum Mwalimu is the Secretary-General of Chaumma who welcomes new members to the party.
10 Chadema Special Seats MPs join CCM, ACT, ChaummaTanzania· 2025-07-01
Salum Mwalimu was appointed as Chaumma’s Secretary-General after previously serving as Chadema’s Deputy Secretary-General.
Chaumma calls crucial strategy meeting following high-profile defections from ChademaTanzania· 2025-05-23
Salum Mwalimu was appointed secretary general of Chaumma after leaving Chadema.
How wave of opposition defections could reshape 2025 pollsTanzania· 2025-05-22
Mr Salum Mwalimu was appointed Secretary-General of Chaumma after serving as Chadema’s Deputy Secretary-General for Zanzibar.
Top ex-Chadema leaders join Chaumma, handed key positionsTanzania· 2025-05-19Salum Mwalimu was the Deputy Secretary General (Zanzibar) who resigned from Chadema.
What next after former Chadema bigwigs quit partyTanzania· 2025-05-07
Former Deputy Secretary-General (Zanzibar), Mr Salum Mwalimu, echoed Kigaila’s sentiments, saying the party had become resistant to internal critique.
Top officials quit Tanzania’s main opposition party Chadema over dictatorship and disarray claimsTanzania· 2025-05-07