This male-dominated leadership structure is not unique to Chadema; other Tanzanian political parties, also face challenges with gender representation in top leadership roles.

Chadema demonstrated that it is possible to conduct a fair election where all candidates feel heard and valued.

With Ghanaian Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang and Namibia's President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah assuming the highest governmental positions in their respective countries, it seems the tide is ...