The Parliament also approved the appointment of Mwigulu Nchemba, who previously served as Minister of Finance, and confirmed without objection that Samia Suluhu Hassan won the election.

Nchemba, who also served in the government of former President John Magufuli, said he would carry out his new duties with diligence and integrity.

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Tanzania has announced that its economy is projected to grow by 6% this year, largely driven by sustainable development projects such as road construction, railway expansion, and power plant development.

Government spending is expected to increase by nearly 12% in this fiscal year to support those projects, as the country continues to face aid restrictions particularly from the United States.

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The opposition claims that President Hassan’s government rigged the elections and undermined democratic processes, sparking unrest after several opposition candidates were disqualified from the race.

Hassan, who came to power in 2021 following the death of Magufuli, denied accusations of human rights violations and insisted that the elections were free and fair.

The United Nations Human Rights Office reported that hundreds of people were killed during the protests, while the opposition party and human rights groups claimed that security forces killed more than 1,000 people.

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The government said the figures released by the opposition were exaggerated but did not publish its own death toll.

Nchemba has been a Member of Parliament since 2010 and previously served as the Deputy Secretary-General of President Hassan’s ruling party, Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM).