Leadership & governance

Serving with integrity, vision, and excellence

TASAI is governed by its members, for its members. Our leadership guides the Association's mission, represents Tanzanian students across Indonesia, and fosters a vibrant, inclusive, and supportive community.

Patron of TASAI

H.E. Macocha Tembele

Ambassador of the United Republic of Tanzania to the Republic of Indonesia

He provides moral, leadership, financial and academic support for the Association, serving as its chief advisor and the vital link between TASAI and the Embassy.

Executive committee

Meet TASAI leadership

Elected democratically by the members to serve the 2025–2026 term.

DM

Mr. Daudi Malusu

Chairperson

As chief spokesperson and representative of TASAI within and beyond Indonesia, he oversees the implementation of all Association activities and presides over official meetings.

SM

Ms. Sophia Massawe

Vice Chairperson

She supports the Chairperson in executing the Association's duties, deputizes when needed, and oversees the Law, Discipline, and Administration portfolio.

AF

Mr. Abuubakar Faki

Secretary General

The engine room of the Association: he coordinates all executive activities, safeguards records and official communications, and chairs the Education Committee.

BB

Mr. Baraka Budogo

Deputy Secretary General

He assists the Secretary General in daily operations, leads Secretariat coordination sessions, and heads the Information and Social Welfare Committee.

AM

Ms. Angel Musse

Chief Accountant (Treasurer)

She oversees all financial matters, prepares income and expenditure reports, and chairs the Finance and Planning Committee.

Election Commission

Independent and accountable

General Elections are supervised by an independent Election Commission through secret ballot, with results declared within 48 hours.

How elections work
Standing committees

Four committees, one mission

Appointed by the Central Committee, these specialized committees turn vision into action.

Law | Discipline | Admin

Upholding the Constitution, order and fairness.

Finance | Planning

Transparent budgeting, fundraising and stewardship.

Information | Social Welfare

Communications, member wellbeing and community care.

Education

Academic coordination, workshops and knowledge-sharing.

Regional representation

Our strength lies on the ground

In every city and region where Tanzanian students live, a state representative serves as the vital link between local members and national leadership coordinating activities, registering new members, and championing local voices at national meetings.

2×

Regional meetings a year

2

Alumni reps in Tanzania

Democracy in action

Governed by its members

  1. May – June

    General Elections

    Held every year and supervised by an independent Election Commission through secret ballot.

  2. Within 48 hours

    Results declared

    Outcomes are announced promptly and openly to all members.

  3. One-year terms

    Renewable leadership

    Every active member votes and may stand for office; leaders serve renewable one-year terms.

  4. Four times a year

    General Assembly

    Our highest decision-making organ convenes in March, June, September and December, keeping leadership transparent and accountable to you.

Your voice shapes our community

Stand for office, vote, or serve on a committee. Leadership in TASAI is open to every active member.