Why Chadema spared errant lawmakers

MPs Saed Kubenea (left) and Anthony Komu attend yesterday’s news conference in Dar es Salaam during which Chadema announced that it had decided not to expel the lawmakers, who admitted hatching a plot to harm Ubungo mayor and fellow cadre Boniface Jacob. They were, however, stripped of leadership positions within the party and ordered to apologise. PHOTO | ERICKY BONIPHACE

What you need to know:

  • Chadema spares MPs from expulsion over the party’s broader interests following admission by the two of guilt in plot to undermine fellow leaders