*President Samia Lashes Out at Luhaga Mpina in Simiyu: Here is What It Means for Lake Zone Politics* The third day of President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s working tour of Simiyu and Mwanza took a heated turn on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, after a provocative speech by Kisesa Member of Parliament Luhaga Mpina during her rally in Meatu. In her concluding remarks, President Samia directly addressed Mpina’s speech, urging citizens to elect MPs who are serious about delivering development. Mpina, known for his frequent clashes with ministers both in and outside parliament, enjoys popularity among the public and his constituents but remains largely unpopular among ministers. What stood out most in his speech was his claim that the President still owes development to the Kisesa constituency. This challenged a common narrative among CCM MPs, who often assert that the ... Read more https://thechanzo.com/2025/06/18/president-samia-lashes-out-at-luhaga-mpina-in-simiyu-here-is-what-it-means-for-lake-zone-politics/