DODOMA, July 29 -- The Central Committee of the National Executive Council of Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) has officially endorsed Paul Makonda, the former Regional Commissioner of Arusha, as the partys parliamentary candidate for Arusha Urban Constituency. This decision effectively removes Mrisho Gambo, the current Member of Parliament for the constituency, from the list of shortlisted aspirants.

The official announcement was made today, Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at the CCM headquarters in Dodoma by the partys Secretary for Ideology, Publicity, and Training, CPA Amos Makalla. According to the statement, the initial vetting process for Arusha Urban involved seven aspirants, including Paul Makonda.

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