Tanzania: Rise, Fall of Voter Turnouts During Tanzania Elections

Dar es Salaam — In October, this year, eligible voters will have the opportunity of electing presidents of the United Republic of Tanzania and Zanzibar, Members of Parliament, Members of the House of Representatives and councillors, who will lead for the next five years.

Tanzania is going to run its 15th General Election this year since the first one was held in 1958. However, an analysis shows that the number of citizens getting registered and those failing to turn up to vote has been fluctuating sometimes causing only a few people to elect the new leaders.

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