Tanzania Politics Discussion Board

President Jakaya Kikwete on tuesday criticised the defection of former Prime Minister Edward Lowassa to the opposition, equating it to that of an "errant child who runs away from his family to...

It's obvious in times of elections there're tangible reasons that determine who seem attractive in the view and or perspective of the voters (the decided and none). The following are some...

CHADEMA have you told Donors,Development partners,World bank,European Union that you have chosen Lowassa to be your presidential candidate? I am sure they have some few questions to ask you.Please...

Dar es Salaam. The ups and downs in the opposition coalition show no sign of coming to an end, and it appears to be Prof Ibrahim Lipumba's turn in the spotlight this time around. The Civic United...

Here we are,two months away from the next Tanzania presidential election, and the way the media is carrying on about the candidates, you’d think it was right around the corner. With the endless...

It is primary day And I have been hearing people talk politics a lot. So many of them are giving voice to frustration and depression about politics in the USA. It strikes me how similar these...

THE country's ruling party has dominated politics since modern Tanzania's formation in 1964, but the fallout from the nomination for its presidential flag bearer has kicked up some dust, shaking...

Politics is an art. It is an art which requires tactics, creativity, planning and, sometimes, a little bit of hooks and crowbars! Nice guys never make it in politics. You have got to be tough to...

I am very happy with the ongoing elections because of the competition that the ruling party is facing. However, one has to wonder if the political approach of the opposition is truly genuine...

'Family' message suggests he's quitting politics Dr Willibrod Slaa Where is Dr Willibrod Slaa? That is the question that has not been answered by Chadema officials since former Prime...

Tanzania Opposition Lawmaker Demands Credible Elections Peter Clottey Last updated on: August 01, 2015 A prominent Tanzanian opposition lawmaker has called on the National Electoral Commission...

Last month 33 members of Tanzania's opposition were arrested at an allegedly illegal rallyin Dar es Salaam. In an email interview, Michael Jennings, senior lecturer in the department of...

While the goal of UKAWA is definate the means of realizing it can not be easily explained to its followers. The coalition leaders nevertheless have specific direction towards meeting the goals...

Witchdoctor Manyauyau said many of his clients are politicians "Doctor" Manyaunyau doesn't know how he decides which cats' heads he chews off, and which he chops off. According to him, the...

World| Sun Jul 12, 2015 3:59am EDTRelated: WORLD KAMPALA A Ugandan Islamist rebel leader accused of heading a group that has killed hundreds of people has been handed over to Uganda after being...

i want to know which country our coming elected president on October 2015 will be chosen to visit first in the world and why?and how many troop will be accompanied him.as the one who read...

Lowassa, Edward N. He was assailed with a detrimental scandal enthralling the public and subsequently leading to his derisive abdication.....Richmond scandal awarded him a significant public...

UKAWA Is beaming from ear to ear hoping voters will dump ccm in favour of their hastily assembled troops. However, UKAWA ought to take a deep breath and genuinely take stock of their chances...

Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) Presidential candidate John Magufuli delivers a speech during a political rally on July 14, 2015 in Dar es Salaam, ahead presidential election which will be held in...

CCM will not change by merely changing the man at the top. CCM is a sophisticated system built over many years in support of a one party system and mildly changed to "suit" multi-party democracy...