Isaya Mwita Charles

Isaya Mwita Charles is a Tanzanian politician, who served as the Mayor of Dar es Salaam from 2016 to 2020.

Early life and education

Isaya Mwita Charles was born in Tarime District, Mara Region, then part of the former Muso.
He obtained his Certificate of Secondary Education (CSE) from Tarime Secondary School in 1997. He attended Al Haramain Secondary School, where he earned the Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education. From October 2008 to June 2011, he earned a bachelor's degree in economics from the Mwalimu Nyerere Memorial Academy.
Prior to entering politics, he worked as an economist at the Temeke Municipal Council and managed a printing enterprise in Kariakoo.

Political career

Isaya Mwita Charles was first elected as a councillor for the Vijibweni ward of Dar es Salaam in 2015 as a representative of the CHADEMA party. On March 22, 2016, he was elected Mayor of Dar es Salaam City Council. During his tenure as mayor, he identified his principal priorities as the alleviation of traffic congestion and the expansion of the Bus Rapid Transit system.