Joseph Isangura
Parliamentary candidate for Kigamboni under the CHAUMMA party, Yericko Nyerere, campaigned alongside vice-presidential candidate Devotha Minja, promising transformative development for Kigamboni residents.
The duo toured the constituency in a mobile campaign, engaging directly with citizens in Darajani, Kisiwani, Magengeni, Kibada, Mji Mwema, and Tungi, emphasizing employment, infrastructure, and community-driven governance.
Yericko Nyerere placed a strong focus on youth employment, highlighting that unemployment remains a pressing concern in Kigamboni. He called on local investors, hotel owners, and business operators along the beaches to prioritize hiring youth from the area. “Our young people are our future,” he said, “and their success is vital for Kigamboni’s growth.” He pledged to advocate for policies ensuring that the majority of jobs created in the constituency go to local residents, empowering the youth and reducing the area’s unemployment rate.
Infrastructure was another cornerstone of Yericko Nyerere’s campaign. He addressed challenges posed by roads that become muddy and impassable during the rainy season, despite Kigamboni’s contribution to supplying construction materials to Dar es Salaam. Yericko Nyerere vowed to push for the surfacing of all main roads with asphalt, ensuring safer and more reliable transportation for residents.
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Additionally, he promised to abolish ferry charges at the Julius Nyerere Bridge, describing them as unfair to Kigamboni residents who must pay daily to cross into the city. This pledge drew loud cheers, reflecting how personal and immediate the issue is for local voters.
Yericko Nyerere also emphasized the need for collective action to achieve meaningful change. He urged residents to support not only him but also CHAUMMA’s presidential candidate, Salum Mwalimu, and the party’s local councilor candidates. “Change requires teamwork,” he stated, “and by uniting behind CHAUMMA, we can deliver the development Kigamboni deserves.”
The campaign event felt more like a community gathering than a political rally. Women carried children on their laps, young men leaned against motorbikes, and elders nodded in agreement as Yericko Nyerere addressed local issues. Community members, including Dorcas Francis and James Mbowe, praised him as “the bearer of Kigamboni’s vision,” highlighting his willingness to fight for residents’ interests.
Yericko Nyerere’s message resonated with the crowd as they chanted “Sasa! Sasa!” (“Now! Now!”), signaling hope and eagerness for tangible improvements in their community. By tackling local priorities such as youth employment, road networks, and equitable access to public infrastructure, Yericko Nyerere positioned himself as a candidate focused on practical, immediate solutions.
