Optimism as ACT party takes off

Alliance for Change and Transparency (ACT) Leader Zitto Kabwe (centre) waves to members as he arrives at a meeting to launch the new political party in Dar es Salaam yesterday. PHOTO|SAID KHAMIS

What you need to know:

  • ACT is a newly formed political party in Tanzania. It was formed and received its permanent registration in May 2014. It is the 21st registered political party in the country.
  • In March 21, 2015, ACT received first high profile politician, Mr Zitto Kabwe. He joined the party after quitting his parliamentary seat following his expulsion from Chadema.