Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) is a political party in Tanzania, founded in 1977. It emerged from the merger of the Tanganyika African National Union (TANU) and the Umma Party. The party has played a significant role in Tanzania's political landscape, promoting socialism and nationalism during its early years. CCM has been the dominant party in Tanzania since the country's first multiparty elections in 1995. It focuses on economic development, social welfare, and national unity. The party's leadership has included notable figures such as Julius Nyerere, Tanzania's first president, who is often referred to as the father of the nation.