Dual Citizenship: A “Thank You” Note from the Tanzanian Diaspora People, Communities and Institutions

Dear The Tanzanian Diaspora People, Communities and Institutions,

We, the Leaders of the various Tanzanian communities and institutions in the United States, are deeply obliged to thank you for your contribution to support the activities associated with the filing of the petition for dual citizenship in the Constituent’s Assembly.  It is with great gratitude and humility that we write in appreciation of your generous contributions. Your kind contributions have helped us meet some of the expenses associated with the activities to support the filing of our petition in the Constituent’s Assembly that is meeting and holding its sessions in Dodoma, Tanzania as we are writing this note of appreciation.

Some of the expenses already incurred are those related to:

• the process of writing the “schedule of amendment” (which required further research detailing how the issue of dual citizenship is perceived in Tanzania and how it is presented in the Constituent’s Assembly),  
• the writing of a proposal to raise awareness on the applicability of dual citizenship for Tanzanians and how to raise more funds if there will be a need to do so;
• the designing and the printing of flyers and brochures that will be used in raising awareness on the petition for dual citizenship and its importance to the Tanzanian Society;
• the miscellaneous expenses that have emerged due to the different activities and events which required to be supported by the funds from the Diaspora.

The Constituent’s Assembly has resumed its activities as of August 4^th,  2014, and it will continue its sessions for sixty days. Eventually, the Diaspora will incur more expenses as they emerge. The Diaspora will use the remaining available funds to meet these expenses. For instance, a special seminar will be offered by the Citizenship and Immigration Experts from the University of Dar es Salaam (Centre for the Study of Forced Immigration) to the CA Committee members. The seminar will be sponsored by the Tanzanian Diaspora.

We, the Leaders of the Tanzanian Communities and Institutions, have no words to express the gratitude for the interests you have taken in supporting the dual citizenship cause and our representative in the Constituent’s Assembly, Honourable Kadari Singo takes seriously the mandate given to him to represent the Diaspora as he works tirelessly with your leaders to ensure the endorsement of the filed petition and its possibility of becoming a law in the new Tanzanian constitution. We intend to support him for his tireless efforts and endevors to represent our motion and interests in the above-mentioned Assembly.

We will keep you posted on all major events that are to follow in regards to our dual citizenship efforts. Thank you very much for your contributions. They are much appreciated.

On behalf of the leaders of the Tanzanian Communities and Institutions in the United States, who authorized the release of this note in a teleconference held on August 6^th, 2014,

Deogratius Mhella.

The Secretary.

Below is the list of the Names of the Leaders of the Tanzanian Communities and Institutions in the United States who are on the Committee:

• Iddi Sandaly,
  The Chairman of the Diaspora Committee and the President
  Association of the Tanzanian Community in Washington, DC
  Cell : 1-301-613-5165;
• Deogratius Mhella,
  The Secretary of the Committee and the Secretary
  of the New York Tanzanian Community, York
  Cell: 201-252-7220;
• Benedict Kazora,
  President
  Tanzania Community in Dallas, Texas
  Cell : 1-269-873-0937;
• Ndaga Mwakabuta,
  President,
  Diaspora Council of Tanzanians in America (DICOTA),
  Cell: 1-612-720-1791;
• Kadari Singo, The Diaspora Representative in the Constituent’s Assembly, California.
• Hajji Khamis ,
  Chairman,
  Association of Tanzanian Community in New York
  Cell : 1-347-623-8965;
• Omar Ali
  Chairman,
  Zanzibar Diaspora Association (ZADIA)
  Cell : 1-215-459-4449;
• Emil Muta,
  Tanzania Community in Washington State
  Cell : 1-269-873-0937;
• Rabia Dahal, Mwenyekiti wa Jumuiya ya Watanzania, Los Angeles, Email: radahal@aol.com
  cell: 818-378-6076;
• Dr. Mathias Kaaya,
  Mwenyekiti Msaidizi  wa Jumuiya ya Watanzania San Francisco
  cell: 510-290-9708;
• John Kazola, M,wenyekiti ewa Jumuiya ya Watanzania Georgia, Email: jkazilo@gmail.com
  cell: 678-362-8238;
• James Kitia, Rais wa Jumuiya ya Watanzania Midwest, Email: jkitia@yahoo.com
  cell: 773-747-4225;
• Emil Muta, Mwenyekiti wa Jumuiya ya Watanzania, Washington States, Emil66muta@yahoo.com
  cell: 253-952-0579
• John Adhero, Mwenyekiti wa Jumuiya ya Watanzania Kansas City, Email: adheroj@yahoo.com
  cell: 316-644-0828
• Sangiwa Eliamani, Rais wa Jumuiya ya Watanzania New England, Email: sangiwa@newenglandumoja.net
  or 736qibusdad@gmail.com
• Nuru Mazora, Mwenyekiti wa Jumuiya ya Watanzania Houston, Email: thc.leaders@gmail.com cell: 832-630-8090;
• Alfred Nkunga, Katibu wa Jumuiya ya Watanzania Houston, Email: thc.leaders@gmail.com
• Geoffrey Lepana, Mwenyekiti wa Watanzania wa North Carolina, Email: lepana.geoffrey@yahoo.com cell: 336-512-8097;
• Doreen Kobero, Mwenyekiti wa Jumuiya ya Watanzania Florida. Email:ddkobero@gmail.com Cell: 850-320-2290.
• Iddy Mtango, Mwakilishi wa Mwenyekiti wa Jumuiya ya Watanzania, California. Email: iddymtango@yahoo.com Cell: 323-496-4920.
• Alfred Mbele, Mwakilishi wa Wisconsin, Email: alfredmbele@yahoo.com
• Michael Chiume, Vice Chairman, New York Tanzanian Community, New York, Email: kwachac@aol.com Cell: 646-662-6999.
• Jacob Kinyemi, Mwakilishi kutoka Ubalozi wa Tanzania New York. Email: yacob1972@yahoo.com Cell: 202-629-7841.
• Shamis,Abdulla, Katibu Zanzibar Diaspora, Email: Albimani@gmail.com Cell: 202-509-1355