Closing the gaps: How Tanzania can ensure credible elections

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Voters cast their ballots during the recent local government election. PHOTO | COURTESY

Dar es Salaam. As Tanzania prepares for its 2025 general election, the integrity of its electoral system has become a focal point of discussion.

The Presidential, Parliamentary, and Councillors Elections Act, the Political Parties Affairs Act, and the National Electoral Commission (NEC) Act, all enacted in 2024, have come under increasing scrutiny for containing significant loopholes that undermine transparency, fairness, and inclusivity.