This is President Jakaya Kikwete’s last year in the presidency. It seems a very long time since he came to office in 2005 amid ringing pledges to fight corruption. Instead, with a gas boom in sight, ever more opportunities for rent-seeking and kickbacks have arisen, bringing with them significant social, economic and political challenges. Now, as the hopefuls jockey for the candidacy of the governing Chama Cha Mapinduzi, the CCM will also be seeking to amass a sizeable campaign war chest to ensure victory at the polls. africa-confidential/article/id/5195/Parties_jostle_ahead_of_polls
Posted on: Fri, 24 Jan 2014 13:09:54 +0000