History and society are complex, but politicians always want to simplify them to suit their own ends.
The president is just a president, and they need to be criticised as leaders, not because they’re Tanganyikan or Zanzibari.
Samahani is not just an admission of guilt; It is an admission of truth and a commitment not to repeat the same mistake.
We spend five years complaining about corrupt leadership, but then we elect them again.
No, we don’t, which is why we want to see them living as we do and ensuring that we fund our development and social services.
If we can’t forgive, why should we be forgiven?
Lack of transparency and communication are key to the generally negative reaction to major government pronouncements.
Why on earth would anyone wear a suit in Dar es Salaam or anywhere else during the hot season?
Of course, physically, we have the example of Paul Biya, who somehow manages to run his country –or not– while living in Europe.
Traditionally found in politics, now intolerance is spreading like some foul-smelling flood to cover all areas that might have remained untouched.
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