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John Wegesa Heche is a Tanzanian politician, activist, and former member of Parliament. He is a senior member of the opposition party Chadema and has been known for his outspoken stance on democratic reforms, anti-corruption, and youth empowerment.
John Heche was born and raised in Tarime District, in the Mara Region of northern Tanzania. He began his formal education at Nyamaharaga Primary School, followed by secondary education at Bulima Secondary School. He later joined Bunda Teachers' Training College, where he earned a diploma in education in 2004.
Heche then enrolled at St. Augustine University of Tanzania, graduating in 2009 with a bachelor's degree in mass communication.
Before entering politics, Heche briefly worked as a teacher and later in the banking sector. He became involved in politics during his university years.
Heche officially joined Chadema in the mid-2000s and quickly rose to prominence within the party. He served as a member of the Tanzania National Assembly, representing Tarime Rural Constituency under Chadema.
Though no longer serving in the National Assembly, Heche continues to influence Tanzanian politics as a senior leader within Chadema.