LINDI, Sept. 22 -- AT 63 years old, Twalib Ibrahim Kadege is contesting for the Presidency of the United Republic of Tanzania under the United Peoples Democratic Party (UPDP) in the 2025 General Election.

His life story, marked by resilience, service and determination, begins in Kingongo village, Kilwa District, Lindi Region, where he was born and raised as the lastborn in a family of six children.

From his early days in the rural setting of Lindi, he learned the values of hard work, humility and perseverance, lessons that would shape his long journey into politics.

After completing his primary and secondary education, Kadege began working in a textile factory as a junior technician.

It was here that his curiosity and commitment to le...