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BADRIA ATAI MASOUD'S JOURNEY TO POLITICAL LEADERSHIP

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FOR many years, Badria Atai Masoud, a mother of three sons and a candidate for the  Kijini  constituency representative seat under the Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) party, she has devoted herself to public service with dedication, discipline, and accountability.

Though this is her first time venturing into politics, Badria has emerged with remarkable energy and determination, proving that true leadership requires a sincere heart committed to serving the people.

A Journey of education and professional growth

Badria Atai Masoud was born on April 10, 1990, in Zanzibar, where her journey in education began in 1998 at Kajificheni Primary School, where she studied until 2004.

After completing primary education, she enrolled at Benbella Secondary School in 2005, then moved to Laureate International School and graduated from Form Four in 2008.

She continued her secondary education at SOS Secondary School from 2009 to 2011 before enrolling at the Muslim University of Morogoro (MUM) in 2011. There, she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication in 2014.

Studying Mass Communication strengthened her passion for serving the community and equipped her with the tools to advocate for transparency, accountability, and citizen-centered governance values she continues to uphold as she steps into political leadership.

 


Vision for development and gender equality

Badria firmly believes that Zanzibar’s development cannot be achieved without women’s participation. That’s why she champions the importance of women stepping into leadership roles.

“When women unite, we can change society. A good leader is not someone who desires power, but someone who wants to bring quality services to their people,” she emphasized.

Her message has resonated deeply with kijini residents, many of whom now see her as a beacon of new hope for rural women eager to break through barriers of fear such as self-doubt, cultural expectations, and limited access to leadership opportunities and achieve success

Career and public service experience

After graduation, Badria began her career at Zanzibar Aviation and Travel Services (ZAT) at Zanzibar Airport as an Operation Assistant marking the start of a public service career characterized by integrity and hard work.

Within a year, she transitioned to the public sector, accumulating over 11 years of experience. She has worked in various institutions, including The Ministry of State, President’s Office – Constitution, Legal Affairs, Public Service, and Good Governance, Zanzibar Revenue Board (ZRB) and African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation

Her skills in communication, policy analysis, and accountability have earned her respect as one of the esteemed public servants.

 “Working closely with various government institutions taught me the importance of transparency, effective communication, and accountability,” she explained.

Her years of engaging with policy and governance issues gave her a clear understanding of the challenges faced by her community and the mechanisms required to address them.

This insight, combined with her passion for service, inspired her to step into the political arena, determined to bring about meaningful change for the people of Kijini

Courage to enter politics

Badria reflects, “I needed time to think and consult my family, including my husband and my brother Masoud Attai, who encouraged me to move forward.”

“I gained more strength after seeing how women can be part of major national decisions. I realized it was my time to contribute to change,” she said with hope.

Badria’s brother  Masoud Attai, shared heartfelt reflections on her journey.

 “What I am proud of about my sister is that she’s a young woman who believes in herself and stands firm in her decisions, especially when it comes to her dreams of becoming a leader and serving her community.” said Masoud.

He supported her emotionally, advised her on how to connect with the community, and helped her build the confidence needed to enter politics.

His belief in her journey played a major role in motivating Badria to take her first steps toward leadership.

Hasna Attai Masoud, badria’sister, spoke proudly about her young sister character and leadership qualities.

“Badria has had the star of a leader since she was a child” said Hasna.

She described her as someone who is dedicated and always willing to give her all.

 “She is someone who loves to commit herself fully.” expressing her unwavering support, she said Hasna.

Today, the community of Kijini is filled with inspiring stories about Badria. Some see her as a “ women  of dreams,” while others view her as a sister opening doors of hope.

“This is a woman who knows what she’s doing. Whenever she gets the chance, she greets us and listens carefully,” said Juma Abdallah resident from Kijini.

Young people are equally inspired. “Through her, we see that education is a sure path. We want to be like her working in public service or even politics,” said Maryam Juma  a youth from Kijini studying at the State University of Zanzibar (SUZA).  

Maryam  first heard about Badria when her name came up as one of the candidates for the Kijini representative seat for their home village.

Since then, Maryam has been following her journey and feels encouraged by the way Badria represents ambition, confidence, and the power of education.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

Women in Kijini consider her their shield. “Badria is a role model for women. Although this is her first political endeavor, she always motivates us and shows her passion for development and how she plans to transform Kijini,” said Mwajuma Khatib from the same community.

 

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