Censorship or Protection? BASATA Encourages Praise While Silencing Criticism & Artistic Expression
Can I be mistaken if I say the National Arts Council (Baraza la Sanaa Tanzania-BASATA) is killing artistic vision…
How Sycophancy and Impunity are Ruining Democratic and Political Gains in Tanzania
Once touted as a shining beacon of political stability in East Africa, Tanzania is increasingly seen as a nation…
Radical Change: A Call to Rethink East Africa’s Institutions for the Future
We are surrounded by dos and don’ts in every area of human life. From home to neighbours’ houses, schools,…
Inside Kenya’s Power Struggle: Will Gachagua Survive the Political Storm?
Kenya’s Vice President Rigathi Gachagua faces the most trying moments in his political career. His political allies have conspired…
From 39% to 6%: The Fall of Tanzania’s Interest Rates Explained
Tanzania’s money markets have tumbled and show no sign of recovering soon, leaving us to wonder what is happening…
Chadema’s Fading Protest Power: A Sign of Political Weakness?
For keen observers, Chadema’s call for mass demos was punctured by a lack of cohesion and fuzzy identity politics.…
The Truth Behind Political Fake News: Who’s Manipulating Us?
Political misinformation is hitting the waves like no other. We are now bombarded with false political information that aims…
Kamala Harris: On the Brink of History or Facing Trump’s Toughest Playbook?
Kamala Harris is now two steps before being sworn in as the 47th president of the US. This is…
Why Do We See Abductions, Disappearances, And Killings of Government Critics in Tanzania Today?
Tanzania once celebrated as a bastion of peace and political stability in East Africa, is now gripped by an…
Time to Reform: How Fixing Tanzania’s Election Laws Could End Political Deadlock
Tanzania is undergoing a political ‘earthquake’ that can only be cooled off once the election laws are aligned to…
