THEY ARE TRULY NOT HERE

 

Adeladius Makwega
Butiama & Musoma, Mara, Tanzania

 

July 3, 2026 — The Prime Minister of the United Republic of Tanzania, Hon. Lameck Mwigulu Nchemba, conducted a tour of Butiama District and Musoma District. In both areas, this third-highest-ranking leader in the governance of this East African nation—after the President and the Vice President—set aside the development projects he inspected, launched, or laid foundation stones for, and also addressed citizens in public rallies.

 

During these two public gatherings, especially the one in Butiama, something remarkable took place—something Mwanakwetu preserves today as a meaningful memory of this tour.

 

In the morning hours, Prime Minister Dr. Mwigulu Nchemba arrived at the meeting grounds in Butiama. Before the event began, time was given for prayers and supplications led by religious leaders. This practice had also taken place on previous days, but on this particular day, July 3, it unfolded as follows:

“Honorable Prime Minister, we now invite the spiritual leaders present to lead us in prayer and supplication. I invite Pastor Baraka Ogina to lead us in prayer, representing the Christian Council of Tanzania (CCT).”

 

Pastor Ogina:

 

“Thank you, let us pray! In the name of God the Father, God the Son, and the Holy Spirit (Amen).

Almighty God, our living Father, we thank You for our nation, Tanzania. We pray for our President, Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan—grant her wisdom and understanding in leading our country. In a special way, we bring before You our beloved Dr. Mwigulu Lameck Nchemba, our Prime Minister. Thank You, God, for the service within him. We ask that You continue to grant him light whenever he faces the challenges of the people.

For the people of Butiama, we have every reason to thank You, our Father, for our hardworking leaders: our District Commissioner, Tekla George Mkuchika; our Regional Commissioner, Colonel Evans Alfred Mtambi; and our brother Dr. Charles Mahela, Member of Parliament for Butiama, along with all officials of the Butiama Council.

Almighty God, grant our leaders the heart to put the nation first, so that they may lead us with justice, humanity, and love. In the name of God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. Amen (Amen).”

 

Another religious leader was then invited:

 

“Honorable Prime Minister, I now invite Sheikh Salumu Mwisukwa, representing the National Muslim Council of Tanzania (BAKWATA).”

Sheikh Mwisukwa:

 

“In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds. Peace and blessings be upon the Messenger of Allah.

O Almighty God, our Lord of truth, we raise our hands to You in prayer. We ask You to protect our leader, the Prime Minister of the United Republic of Tanzania, Hon. Mwigulu Lameck Nchemba. Shield him from all forms of evil and protect him from every harm.

Our Lord, we ask You to safeguard the peace of our nation, Tanzania. Without peace, we cannot even leave our homes to worship You. We also ask You to protect our President, Hon. Samia Suluhu Hassan—keep her safe from all forms of evil and shield her from every challenge.

O Almighty God, we ask all this with faith in You. Amen.”

After that, another religious leader was invited to conclude:

 

“To conclude the prayers, I invite Father Fidelis Busiga, representing the Tanzania Episcopal Conference (TEC).”

Father Busiga:

 

“In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit (Amen). Let us pray.

Almighty and eternal God, Father of all people and all nations, look upon us Tanzanians with Your merciful eyes. Through Your blessing and our freedom, enable us to live as true children of God.

 

Guide our leaders so that the laws they enact serve the good of Your people. Grant all Your people the gift of faith so that we may not fail in confronting the evils that come from within or outside.

 

Grant us wisdom to seek truth in all things and to live faithfully according to Your commandments. Ignite in our hearts Your divine love so that we may overcome hatred, tribalism, and division, and unite us in true unity.

 

Bless our nation, and let it live in peace with other nations. Guide our leaders to fulfill their duties properly. Help all citizens attain a good life here on earth and ultimately eternal life in heaven. Amen (Amen).”

 

All these were prayers and supplications conducted in Butiama District.

 

What does Mwanakwetu say today?

 

This was the state of prayers and supplications on July 3, 2026, in Butiama District. However, the situation was different on July 1 and July 2, 2026, and even on July 3 in Musoma District, where prayers were conducted, but some participants appeared to be missing.

 

Because of this, a discussion arose between Mwanakwetu and a journalist who asked:

“Why don’t I see your colleagues, Mwanakwetu?”

 

Mwanakwetu pretended not to hear. The journalist continued:

 

“This is the fourth meeting—I haven’t seen them.”

 

When they appeared in the fifth meeting, the same journalist teased Mwanakwetu again:

 

“Today, they are here.”

But upon reaching the Musoma town meeting, he said:

 

“Truly, they are not here.”

 

He added that the Prime Minister is expected to hold meetings across nearly all constituencies in the Mara Region. From July 1 to July 5, 2026, six meetings were held in six constituencies, where “They Are Truly Not Here” appeared five times, while “They Are Truly Here” appeared only once.

 

What will happen in ten constituencies? If in the remaining four constituencies “They Are Truly Here” appears every time, then it will be a tie—five to five.

Will Mwanakwetu’s counterparts (“They Are Truly Here”) break this record? Will they show up as they did in Butiama?

 

Mwanakwetu believes we should not write prematurely while the truth is still unfolding. Let us wait until all meetings are completed.

 

In this article, Mwanakwetu adds that the purpose is to teach young journalists that even prayers and supplications during leaders’ tours can serve as a source of news or insightful articles—especially when there is a need to tighten loose ends. As a nation, Tanzania must move together; no one is perfect. If advice is given, we must all reflect and move forward together, because Tanzania cannot receive blessings if prayers are offered halfway.

 

Mwanakwetu, are you there? What should the headline be?

“They Are Truly Here?”

or
“They Are Truly Not Here?”

 

Mwanakwetu likes both titles—like a penalty shootout of five kicks each.

But for now, the score stands:

Five to one.

And leading are:

THEY ARE TRULY NOT HERE.

Have a good day.

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