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 When launching the CCM campaign at Jangwani grounds, President Jakaya Kikwete started his speech by chiding his opponents and opposition political parties, whom, he said, lacked clear policies to deserve leadership of the country.
He said for those pending issues from the previous manifesto were incorporated in the current one to be implemented in the next five years.
He said no other party was closer to CCM in the political race in terms of policies and eligibility of candidates.
He said his Government had enlivened the war on corruption by giving the Prevention and Combating Corruption Bureau (PCCB) more powers and building the capacity through funding and training.
The CCM leader also criticised Internet campaigns by individuals, who accused of spreading falsehoods against the party and its leaders.
Addressing a campaign rally in Misungwi District, in Mwanza region, he said the party had made tremendous improvement in social services in the last five years. It also had maintained peace and harmony and that the situation in the country was stable.
The CCM presidential candidate had promised that his government would intensify patrol along Tanzania’s waters, including the use of modern ships to curb piracy.
Mr Kikwete ensured the rally that by the next year, the country would be well equipped to contain the problem.
He promised that the budget for water would be doubled during the next financial year and and that the party’s 2010 election manifesto had prioritized fishing as one of the productive sectors of the economy.
JK in Kagera
Mr Kikwete told the campaign rally that the government was doing effort to supply electricity in Ngara district and other areas in the country.
The efforts included the undertaking the power project at Rusumo waterfalls in Ngara District.
He noted that the contractor of the project had been selected and would start early next year.
In Kigoma, Mr Kikwete said the CCM was aware of the problems facing people of Kasulu particularly lack of electricity, and ensured them that the problem would be solved by late this year.
CUF’s Presidential candidate, Prof Lipumba
When the Civic United Front Party (CUF) presidential candidate Prof Ibrahim Lipumba unveiled his party’s manifesto, he highlighted five major policies that the party plan to use to mend the economy.
The party also announced its grant plans to offer free education from kindergarten to high education level as well as health services to all Tanzanians.
He said the party would also ensure that many Tanzanians are redeemed from poverty by lying down proper economic plans.
He said the plans will be made possible through improvement of infrastructures, energy sector, minimise government expenditure and increase tax collection.
He also said improvement of the ports would also enhance local and cross border trade, creating another source of income and employment.
On the other hand, Prof Lipumba cited at tourism sector as another major source of income, he said his party would make sure tourist sites are properly utilised. He said if this is done, there is possibility of collecting 30 per cent of government revenue from the tourism sector.
On education, Prof Lipumba said CUF government would increase its budget to 25 per cent while that of health will be pegged at 15 per cent of the entire government budget.
Infrastructure would consume between 25 and 30 of the national budget with 10 to 15 per cent of the budget set aside for agriculture with the remaining sectors sharing the remaining per centage.
Prof Lipumba said his government will make sure the industrial sector is given more priority to make sure it produce more and provide employment to the majority of youths who are currently jobless.
When launching party’s campaign, the CUF’s presidential candidate, Prof Ibrahim Lipumba promised to end poverty, which it described as the most critical problem facing the majority of Tanzanians.
The presidential candidate, who is also the CUF national chairman, said if the party would be given the mandate to lead, it would provide free health and education to all Tanzanians.
He reiterated that he would prefer a government of national unity, which would be prudent in its expenditure.
The party’s flag bearer alleged that CCM has been giving the country bad leadership and that was why 50 years after independence, no tangible achievements had been recorded despite abundant natural resources that the country has been endowed.
He said the government under CUF would ensure there is proper use of natural resources that would lead to improved infrastructure, reliable power supply, reduced state expenditure and widened revenue collection.
CHADEMA
When launching its campaign and manifesto, Chadema presidential candidate said his government would overhaul the government machinery and create a leaner administration within the first three months if he wins the top job in the October 31 General Election.
Addressing a huge rally in Dar es Salaam, during, presidential candidate Willibrod Slaa said the government would be made up of not more than 20 Cabinet ministers.
He said he would during his first 100 days in power, mainly focus on restoring accountability, integrity and trust within the government.
He said the Chadema administration would not tolerate corruption, embezzlement of public funds and misuse of the country’s natural resources.
Dr Slaa said Tanzania was poor and underdeveloped largely due to poor leadership and weak policies and the plunder of natural resources such as minerals and wildlife.
The country, he added, had in recent years lost focus and direction in politics, management of the economy and delivery of social services.
He said the implementation of the 2010 Chadema manifesto, which has been dubbed “Hatudanganyiki” (We will not be cheated), was the surest way to deal with these shortcomings.
The manifesto focuses on nine major areas. They include ensuring quality social services such as education, water and health to all Tanzanians.
Dr Slaa, who was the Karatu MP for 15 years, said a Chadema government would offer free education from Standard One to Form Six and create a good environment for higher education.
The party also promises to revamp agriculture, establish a robust industrial base, create better paying jobs, enhance security and develop sports and culture.
A Chadema government would concentrate on rebuilding trust, patriotism and making people responsible for protecting natural resources for the betterment of all Tanzanians.
Earlier, the Chedema chairman Freeman Mbowe said Chadema would bring about the second revolution, the first having been gaining independence from colonial rule.
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