Stephen Wasira
Stephen Wasira is the Deputy Chairman of the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) party in Tanzania. He has been involved in political negotiations and has suggested that constitutional reforms should be undertaken after the elections rather than rushing to implement changes within a short timeframe.
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Mr. Stephen Wasira, the CCM Vice Chairman for Mainland Tanzania, has explained his view on retiring from politics, stressing that the term 'retirement' applies to public service, not political engagement.
Retirement doesn’t exist in politics, says 80-year-old CCM vice chair Wasira
Tanzania· 2026-02-18
Mr Stephen Wasira, the CCM Vice-Chairperson for Mainland Tanzania, emphasized the need for societal involvement in the fight against corruption.
Wasira: CCM, PCCB can’t fight corruption aloneTanzania· 2026-02-17
Mr Stephen Wasira, the CCM Vice-Chairman for Mainland Tanzania, emphasized the need for government-led reconciliation for national unity.
Wasira: Government must lead reconciliation for national unityTanzania· 2026-02-16
Stephen Wasira is the CCM Vice Chairman (Mainland) who was among the leaders visiting the family.
Former MP Abbas Mwinyi buried amid tributes to his humilityTanzania· 2025-09-27
Stephen Wasira, CCM Vice Chairman (Mainland), was present to pay respects to the late Abbas Mwinyi.
Fuoni MP Abbas Mwinyi buried amid tributes to his humilityTanzania· 2025-09-26The party's vice-chair Stephen Wasira accused critics of opposing a female president 'because of the male-dominated system'.
Tanzania launches election campaign but opposition excluded
Kenya· 2025-08-28
Stephen Wasira is the CCM Vice Chairman (Mainland).
Samia becomes first presidential candidate to submit nomination formsTanzania· 2025-08-27
Stephen Wasira is a Vice Chairman of CCM.
Final list of CCM parliamentary candidates out within 72 hours as party finalises vettingTanzania· 2025-08-21
Stephen Wasira serves as a Vice Chairman on the Central Committee.
CCM organs meet to finalise vettingTanzania· 2025-08-21CCM Vice Chairperson Stephen Wasira contributed Sh20 million to the fundraising.
Tanzanian tycoons, miners and leaders give CCM over Sh86 billion for 2025 campaign, party buildingTanzania· 2025-08-13
CCM Mainland Vice Chairperson Stephen Wasira was among those who attended the farewell.
Ex-speaker Ndugai succumbed to respiratory infection, says ParliamentTanzania· 2025-08-10
Mr Stephen Wasira is the CCM Vice-Chairman (Mainland) emphasizing the importance of public opinion in nominations.
Judgement day for CCM aspirants as final list awaits releaseTanzania· 2025-07-19
Stephen Wasira, the Vice Chairman of CCM for the Mainland, stated that the party needs to listen to the people to select acceptable candidates.
Hofu yatanda kwa watia nia CCMTanzania· 2025-07-07
Stephen Wasira, Vice Chairman of the CCM party, emphasized the party's commitment to development under President Samia's leadership.
Samia aeleza sababu kuendeleza Daraja JP MagufuliTanzania· 2025-07-02
Ms Bulaya won the Bunda Urban seat by defeating veteran politician Stephen Wasira.
Political realignments begin as Bulaya, Kaboyoka join CCM, ACT-WazalendoTanzania· 2025-06-28
Mr Stephen Wasira stated that there’s no justification for postponing the election and that they are going ahead.
How CCM keeps ‘No reforms, No election’ debate aliveTanzania· 2025-06-11
Stephen Wasira, vice-chairman of the ruling CCM party, condemned the attack on Fr Kitima and sent a message of sympathy.
Tanzanian priest Charles Kitima - and government critic
United Kingdom· 2025-05-01
Stephen Wasira, Vice Chairman for Tanzania Mainland, declared that elections could not be stopped unless there was war.
Tanzania opposition party’s ‘No Reforms No Election’ faces resistance as government insists polls will proceedTanzania· 2025-03-30
Stephen Wasira revealed how wealthy individuals attempted to influence delegates and derail President Samia Suluhu Hassan's bid for re-election.
Tanzania’s ruling party Vice-Chairman exposes efforts to derail President Samia's second-term bidTanzania· 2025-03-24
Stephen Wasira was elected as the Deputy Chairman of CCM in mainland Tanzania.
UCHAMBUZI WA MALOTO: Magufuli alidhibiti upinzani kwa nguvu, kwa Samia unadumaa kiainaTanzania· 2025-03-19
Stephen Wasira responded by stating that the opposition leaders should not point fingers at the government over the incident.
Tanzania opposition ACT, ruling CCM now trade blame over Angola opposition leaders’ blockageTanzania· 2025-03-16
Attempts to reach Vice-Chairperson for Mainland Mr Stephen Wasira were unsuccessful.
CCM sets 10-year term limits for special seatsTanzania· 2025-03-13
Stephen Wasira is the Deputy Chairman of CCM and has stated that the elections will proceed as planned.
Chadema yapigilia msumari msimamo uchaguzi 2025Tanzania· 2025-03-02
Stephen Wasira publicly stated that the October 2025 general election will proceed as planned.
Chadema’s "No Reform, No Election" slogan sparks debate ahead of 2025 pollsTanzania· 2025-03-02
Stephen Wasira, a senior leader of the CCM party, stated that the elections will proceed as planned despite opposition claims.
Lissu azungumzia 'No reform, no election' mbele ya wahaririTanzania· 2025-03-02Stephen Wasira urged fishermen in Lake Victoria to take precautions to avoid crossing into other countries.
Wavuvi Ziwa Victoria walalamika kuvamiwa na wezi ziwaniTanzania· 2025-03-01
Stephen Wasira is a vice chairman of CCM and has emphasized that the elections will take place as scheduled.
Ujumbe wa Lissu kwa wagombea udiwani, ubunge na Urais ChademaTanzania· 2025-02-25
Stephen Wasira is the Deputy Chairman of CCM (Mainland) whose points were being discussed by Chadema members.
MNEC Mbeya awavaa Chadema kumjadili Wasira, wao wajibuTanzania· 2025-02-17
Stephen Wasira is the Deputy Chairman of the CCM and asserts that the upcoming elections will proceed as planned.
Lissu: Nimejiandaa kushinikiza mabadiliko | MwananchiTanzania· 2025-02-15
Stephen Wasira stated that the constitution should be addressed after the elections, as rushing it is not advisable.
Vuguvugu la mabadiliko Chadema lawagawa wadauTanzania· 2025-02-15
