Tanzania: Ridhiwani Has Rights to Vie for Chalinze Parliamentary Seat

ON Wednesday this week, I read an article by one of the senior journalists I respect in this country, Mr Johnson Mbwambo who writes for a weekly tabloid, Raia Mwema.

In its March 5-11, 2014 edition this year, Mr Mbwambo published an analysis entitled Ridhiwani, Mgimwa na ujio wa 'nepotism' (loosely translated 'Ridhiwani, Mgimwa and the advent of 'nepotism"). In his article, Mr Mbwambo clearly stated that he was not doubting Ridhiwani's ability to leadership, but he was only afraid that Kikwete' family was now creating political dynasty.

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