CCM reported a massive turnout at its election rallies, with over 25 million supporters attending events for presidential candidate Samia Suluhu Hassan since campaigns began on August 28. Party officials highlighted her 112 rallies, extensive media coverage, and promotion of the 2025–2030 manifesto. Samia emphasized national development projects, including health, water, infrastructure, and energy initiatives. CCM assured citizens of a peaceful election on October 29 and urged voters to participate while rejecting calls for protests.

Tanzania continued counting votes from the October 29 election. The Independent National Electoral Commission reports that President Samia Suluhu Hassan leads early tallies. Only a few regions have submitted results so far. Officials say they will announce the final outcome within the legally allowed period. Voters are also electing members of the 400-seat parliament and Zanzibar’s local leaders. The process is ongoing, and authorities are monitoring submissions across the country.

Tanzanian authorities increased restrictions ahead of the 2025 elections, citing security and electoral integrity. Opposition leaders Tundu Lissu of Chadema and Luhaga Mpina of ACT-Wazalendo were excluded from the race after commission rulings. Rights groups reported arrests of political figures, activists, and journalists, as well as limits on media and internet access. Observers said these actions raised concerns about transparency and the overall fairness of the vote.

The East African Community deployed a 67-member Election Observation Mission to monitor Tanzania’s October 29 general elections. Led by former Ugandan Vice President Dr. Speciosa Wandira Kazibwe, the team includes representatives from electoral bodies, human rights commissions, civil society, and the EAC Secretariat. Observers will assess the electoral process under national laws and regional standards, while Tanzania has declared the election day a public holiday to facilitate voter participation.

Tanzanian authorities dismissed circulating claims linking the government to alleged election-related directives and financial irregularities. Officials clarified that a document purportedly instructing leaders to identify religious figures opposing President Samia Suluhu Hassan was fake. Similarly, the Bank of Tanzania refuted reports that it plans to print money for elections, warning that such misinformation undermines public confidence and national stability. Officials also warned citizens against sharing false information.