This senate seat was named after the Hwata Dynasty which was founded by Shayachimwe in the 19th century.
He beat an MDC rival faction member Mavis Musinami, ZANU PF member (and former Mayor of Harare) Charles Tawengwa and independent candidate Kambeve Tinei.
Under the Zimbabwe Youth Council, Hwata has also had Junior Senators in office to meet the administration of its children.
In 2014, after his term of office, it was Allan Chawandika of Highfield 2 High who succeed him after having been outstanding as well in the juniors campaign.
The junior senatorial post in 2015 was seized by Takudzwa Falanela of Mufakose 1 High School again who reigned victorious after a fierce public speaking competition in which he contested alongside 28 other prospectives.