
Without Organised Citizenry, Strong Institutions, Tanzania’s Democratic Ambitions Will Remain Far-Fetched
We spend five years complaining about corrupt leadership, but then we elect them again.

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.

What kind of conditions are we subjecting our drivers to – that is if we remember to give them the allowance they need to be able to sleep anywhere other than their cabin?

One of the things that really annoys me when watching almost any film about Africa, be it Blood Diamonds, Biko, or movies about Rwanda, is

Have we ever considered why parents wish what they wish, against their children’s wishes, who just want the oh-so-simple goal of understanding what they are supposed to learn?
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