Isaya Mwita Charles
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Isaya Mwita Charles | |
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 Lord Charles Isaya Mwita | |
| Born | 28 February 1974 |
| Alma mater | The Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere University of Agriculture and Technology[1] |
Isaya Mwita Charles (born 28 February 1974) is a Tanzanian politician, who served as the Mayor of Dar es Salaam from 2016 to 2020. [2]
Early life and education
[edit]Isaya Mwita Charles was born in Tarime District, Mara, which at that time formed part of the now-defunct Musoma Region in Tanzania.
He obtained his Certificate of Secondary Education (CSE) from Tarime Secondary School in 1997. Between July 2005 and May 2007, he attended Al Haramain Secondary School, where he was awarded the Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education (ACSE). Subsequently, from October 2008 to June 2011, he attained a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the Mwalimu Nyerere Memorial Academy.[1]
Prior to entering politics, he served as an economist at the Temeke Municipal Council and managed a printing enterprise in Kariakoo.[1]
Political career
[edit]Isaya Mwita Charles was first elected as a councilor for the Vijibweni ward of Dar es Salaam in 2015 as a representative of the CHADEMA party.[1] On March 22, 2016, he was elected Mayor of Dar es Salaam City Council.[3] During his tenure as mayor, he identified his principal priorities as the alleviation of traffic congestion and the expansion of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "We're not here to frustrate govt: Dar mayor". The Citizen. 31 March 2021. Retrieved 2 August 2024.
- ^ a b "Lord Mayor of Dar es Salaam, Isaya Mwita, spells out his climate change priorities". C40 Cities. Retrieved 26 December 2023.
- ^ "Dar City's new mayor spells out his agenda". The Citizen. Retrieved 13 July 2025.
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