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Civilian-Coin Nalimi Kisandu, professionally known as Civilian-Coin is a Tanzanian researcher, journalist, artist, and former political figure. He was born on June 28, 1980, at the district hospital in Kahama Municipal, Shinyanga Region, Tanzania.
Identity and Background
- Tribal Lineage: He belongs to the Sukuma tribe from the broader Sukumaland region. Both of his parents are Tanzanian citizens by birth and of Sukuma heritage native to Kahama.
- Family History: He is the son of Nalimi Ismail Kisandu, a prominent resident who previously lived in the Kilima-Nyihogo area of Kahama. And his mother named Ms. Laurencia Tundule Maziku, a retired nurse and resident at Shunu street in Kahama-Tanzania.
- Current Residence: He resides on Shunu Street in Kahama town.
Academic Profile
Civilian-Coin possesses a highly diverse educational portfolio spanning education, governance, music, law, and economics:
- Certificates: He earned a Certificate in Journalism and Graphic Design ( specializing in Photojournalism) in 2003, followed by a Certificate of Music in 2004.
- Undergraduate Degree: He graduated in 2012 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Special Needs Education with Political Science and Public Administration.
- Postgraduate Degrees: He holds a Master of Laws (LLM) and a PhD in Economics.
- Technical Skills: From a young age, he has engaged in hands-on building technician, alongside medical and pharmaceutical research interests.
Career, Public Life, and Legal Overview
- Politics: He was heavily active in national politics, serving as the Secretary for the CHADEMA Youth Council (BAVICHA) in the Tanga Region. He later became the National Publicity Secretary for the NCCR-Mageuzi youth wing and a member of its Executive Council. In August 2012, he publicly announced his intention to run for the Presidency of the United Republic of Tanzania.
- Legal Challenges: Civilian-Coin has faced high-profile legal issues. In December 2018, he served prison time following a conviction in Mwanza related to cybercrime laws for publishing information on Facebook. Later, on April 11, 2022, the Kahama District Court sentenced him to seven years in prison. However, he appealed the ruling, and the Court of Appeal of Tanzania overturned the conviction, officially releasing him as a free man on March 11, 2026.
- Current Focus: Following his retirement from active politics due to these legal disruptions, he completely shifted his focus toward independent journalism, music production, digital graphics design, and writing.
Civilian-Coin is a multi-talented Tanzanian writer, multimedia artist, and researcher born on June 28, 1980. Hailing from a Sukuma family in Kahama, Shinyanga, he has built a diverse background spanning education, graphic design, journalism, and continuous independent scientific research.
Profile Summary
- Full Name: Civilian-Coin Nalimi Kisandu (aka Civilian-Coin)
- Date of Birth: June 28, 1980
- Origin: Sukumaland, Kahama Municipal, Shinyanga Region, Tanzania
- Ancestry: Sukuma Tribe (both parents are Tanzanian citizens by birth)
- Current Residence: Shunu Street, Kahama, Tanzania
Academic & Professional Background
Civilian-Coin possesses a highly multifaceted resume blending social sciences, arts, and applied sciences:
- 2012: Bachelor Degree in Special Needs Education with Political Science and Public Administration.
- Further Studies: Master in Law (LLM) and PhD studies in Economics.
- Certificates: Attained certifications in Journalism/Photojournalism and Graphic Design (2003), as well as a Certificate in Music (2004).
- Research & Technical Skills: From a young age, he has been deeply involved in building mechanics and has engaged in medical and pharmaceutical research.
