Joseph Isangura
Yericko Nyerere, the parliamentary hopeful for Kigamboni under the opposition party CHAUMMA, launched his campaign on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at Mbutu in Kichangani.
Hundreds of residents attended the event, gathering under the banner of his slogan “Kigamboni Mpya ni Sasa!” (New Kigamboni is Now).
The rally carried a festival-like atmosphere as people waved flags, sang, and cheered. yericko was joined by other party candidates, including James Mbowe of Hai and Dorcas Francis of Kawe, who praised him as a leader with courage and determination to bring transformation to Kigamboni.
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In his speech, yericko pointed directly to issues that touch residents’ lives. Poor road networks, he said, remain a major burden in Kigamboni despite the area’s role in supplying construction materials to other parts of Dar es Salaam. He pledged that, if elected, he would fight to ensure all main roads are surfaced with asphalt.
He also promised to end the controversial ferry charges at the Julius Nyerere Bridge, calling it unfair for Kigamboni residents to be the only group Tanzania paying to cross. The pledge sparked loud cheers, reflecting how personal and immediate the issue feels to locals.
Unemployment among young people formed another cornerstone of his campaign.yericko stressed that investors in Kigamboni’s beaches, hotels, and businesses must give priority to local youth. He vowed to push for a policy where the majority of employees in the area would come from Kigamboni itself.
Yericko reminded the crowd that change requires teamwork. He urged voters to also support CHAUMMA’s presidential candidate Salum Mwalim and the party’s local councilors. This, he said, would give him the backing needed to deliver on his promises.
Dorcas Francis described him as “the bearer of Kigamboni’s vision,” while James Mbowe said voters were blessed with a fighter willing to stand up for their interests. Both called for a united front in the coming general election.
The campaign launch felt more like a community celebration than a political event. Women held children on their laps, young men leaned against motorbikes, and elders nodded as Yericko Nyerere spoke about roads that turn to mud in the rainy season. His promise of free access across the bridge drew knowing smiles from families who shoulder that daily expense.
When he declared, “Kigamboni deserves better,” the crowd responded in unison: “Sasa! Sasa!” (Now! Now!). For many, his words echoed their own struggles — and their hopes that change is finally within reach.
