Wananchi, Raia, and the African State
Africa is a continent of abundance. It has the youngest population in the world, vast mineral wealth, fertile land, and…
When Wananchi Become Raia: The Risk of Revolt
Revolutions rarely erupt at the peak of oppression. They begin when expectations rise and rulers fail to recognize the change.…
The Unfinished School of Democracy
Tanzania has millions of registered voters, yet far fewer true citizens. The ballot alone does not transform a mwananchi into…
Magufuli’s Protégé, Samia’s Dissenter: The Making (and Unmaking) of Humphrey Polepole
Picture the same man in two frames. In 2016 at Lumumba, Humphrey Herson Polepole stood at the lectern promising a…
Anatomy of a Resignation: What Humphrey Polepole’s July 13 Letter Reveals About CCM Today
At 19:00 on 13 July 2025, Tanzania’s ambassador to Cuba did something diplomats rarely do: he resigned in public, with…
CCM’s 2025 Nominations: Defectors, Dynasties, and Celebrity Candidates Shape Election Strategy!
As of August 23rd, 2025, the final official list of CCM parliamentary nominees with their constituencies has been publicly released.…
Luhaga Mpina’s Presidential Bid Hangs On Whether The Registrar Had Prior Notification.
Today, August 22, 2025, Monalisa Joseph Ndala, a member of ACT-Wazalendo and the Secretary for Mobilization for ACT-WAZALENDO (Mainland), DSM,…
Professor Palamagamba Kabudi Misleads A Nation Over New Election Laws!
A renowned don of law, professor Palamagamba Kabudi ought to be the last man on earth to defend the injustices…
Luhaga Mpina: ACT-Wazalendo’s Defense of His Presidential Nomination
Background of the Nomination Dispute. The controversy surrounding “Luhaga Mpina’s presidential nomination” began when Monalisa Joseph Ndala, Deputy Secretary of…
Financing the Dam: What the Numbers Say
Every budget cycle tells a story. Most years, the tale is about balancing many small needs with limited means, funding…
