Dear Diaspora Members,
We are pleased to announce the results of the October 27-28 DICOTA Board of Trustees election. Following the Trustee election, the elected Board of Trustees for term (2019 -2021) are:.
Ms. Christine Lasway
Vote : 65 %
Dr. Susan Nkurlu
Vote : 60 %
Ms. Asha Nyang’anyi
Vote : 56 %
Mr. Kwame Kinabo
Vote : 55 %
Ms. Sware Derua
Vote : 45 %
Mr. Conrad Kwayu
Vote : 43 %
Dr. Msia Kibona Clark
Vote : 40 %
Dr. Miriam Abu
Vote : 31 %
Mr. Micheal Chime
Vote : 31 %
Mr. Peter Mkumbo
Vote : 31 %
Mr. Cleven Mmari
Vote : 29 %
Mr. George Ilankunda
Vote : 28 %
Dr. Anicetus Temba
Vote : 20 %
Mr.Slyvester Mwingira
Vote : 8 %
(**The Top seven vote percentile will be joining the Board of Trustees **)
New board members take office on January 1, 2019 to begin their 3-year term. As per DICOTA bylaws, the immediate Past Chair, shall serve for an additional year until December 31, 2019.
Please join us in thanking all candidates for their participation in this year’s election and in extending congratulations to our newly-elected board members. A special thanks to all members of DICOTA and the Tanzanian Diaspora at large for their participation, dedication and contribution to this important process.
We encourage you to check the website and social media frequently for new information.
Respectfully,
Dr. Ndaga Mwakabuta & Mr. Alfred Nkunga
2018 DICOTA Elections Returning Officers
