Proposed laws blow to student activism

This undated file photo shows students at the University of Dar es Salaam demonstrating against the late disbursement of their pay-outs. Proposed changes to the Political Parties Act seek to tighten the screws on student movements. PHOTO|FILE

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  • Political pundits who shared their views in separate interviews with Political Platform have expressed concern over the future role of youths in national politics, saying without active student activism the country is headed for a future with ‘passive’ young politicians, both within the ruling party and opposition.