Vested interests behind Tanzania law change push

Jakaya Kikwete.

Former Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete started the constitutional review process. PHOTO | AFP

There are two groups behind the growing calls for constitutional change in Tanzania. One is campaigning for changes that will bring equity to the political scene while the other is seeking an extension of President John Magufuli’s tenure.

The first group, made up of activists, is campaigning for constitutional reform that would enable the formation of an Independent Electoral Commission, the other group is made up of several ruling party legislators.