Tanzania, April 11 -- Dodoma. Vice President Dr Emmanuel Nchimbi has warned that many leaders are using their powers for personal gain instead of serving the interests of the nation and its citizens.

Dr Nchimbi said the misuse of trust bestowed upon elected leaders by citizens is among the issues that hurt leadership most.

Dr Nchimbi made the remarks on Saturday, April 11, 2026 in Dodoma, while speaking at a youth symposium organised by the Mwalimu Nyerere Foundation (MNF) to commemorate the 104th anniversary of the birth of the Father of the Nation, Mwalimu Julius Nyerere.

He said leaders should recognise that the mandate entrusted to them is meant to serve citizens, not for personal benefit, noting that citizens expect those given re...