Festo Sanga

Festo Richard Sanga is a Tanzanian politician who serves as a Member of Parliament representing Makete Constituency in the Parliament of Tanzania. He was elected on 28 October 2020. He is a member of Chama Cha Mapinduzi political party. He serves as a member of the Administration and Local Government Affair Committee in the Parliament of Tanzania.

Early life and education background Sanga was born on 15 January 1988 in Makete District. He attended Bulongwa Primary School for his Certificate of Primary Education Examination (1996 – 2002), Mwakavuta Secondary School for his Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (2003–2006), and Lufilyo High School for his Certificate of Advanced Secondary Education Examination. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Education from University of Dar es Salaam in 2012.

Career Working experience He has served as the Executive Director of Singinda United Football Club from 2017 to 2020.

Politics On 28 October 2020, he was elected as a Member of Parliament representing Makete Constituency in the Parliament of Tanzania (2020 to 2025) in the 2020 Tanzanian general election and on 10 November 2020 he sworn in as the Member of Parliament.

Personal life Sanga is married to Mary Mshirage and together they have 2 children; Sarah Festo Sanga, Gracious Festo Sanga. He belongs to Chama Cha Mapinduzi.