Kwahiyo unawafahamu wakurya, wamasai na wajaluo tu? Tz kuna Wamakonde, Wanyakyusa, Wandali, Wangoni, Wanyiha na wengine kibao wanapatikana pia ktk nchi za SADC. Kwahiyo ni sawa kuwa na interaction na SADC hasa tunapoona tuna watu EAC hawako honest, wana ajenda zao zilizojificha. Mngekuwa mna uchungu na EAC si mngesaini Monetary Protocol kama tulivyofanya sie halafu ndio mtupigie kelele hizo protocols zingine.
kiguu na njia nenddeni SADC kwa makaburu hakuna anayewazuia bora mwache unafiki wa fisi miguu miwili anapupa achovye kote kote. you have to decide where you belong its your but not dragging EAC down while you enjoy where your heart is.
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[h=1]No matter how many legs the CoW grows, Tanzania belongs in EAC[/h]
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By Jenerali Ulimwengu
Posted Saturday, November 2 2013 at 11:08
Many people are wondering just what is happening in the East African Community, and, specifically, what Tanzanias game plan could be.
Over the past year or so, we have witnessed the intensification of activities that have tended to point to the further weakening of this regional grouping that had previously shown signs of cohesion and vibrancy.
The centripetal forces currently in play stem from a failure of communication among the five member states, their inability to effect a meaningful conversation around what seem to be contentious issues. This situation seems to be escalating to the point where some of us fear the dream of integration of our countries is in danger of being dashed, once again.
It is no secret that, for three of the partner states, maybe four, the problem member is Tanzania, which is perceived, rightly or wrongly as the laggard, the foot dragger, some kind of deadweight. While others are anxious to move with dispatch to effect greater integration in the shortest time possible, Tanzania is seen as applying the brakes to the regional enterprise.
[h=1]Tanzania: Why the country drags its feet in the EAC (opinion)[/h] The East African (Kenya), by Frederick Golooba-Mutebi / Monday, 02 September 2013
However, Tanzania bears more responsibility than the others. On the economic front, it is the most reluctant to implement measures designed to open up its economy.
A Tanzanian businessman with interests in Uganda and Kenya is critical of its cumbersome entry visa and work permit requirements for East African citizens at a time when Rwanda, Uganda and Kenya have all but done away with them.
A Dar es Salaam-based Ugandan confirmed this. His work permit cost him $2,050 and took three months to get.
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Speculation about Tanzania showing more commitment to SADC is simply not well informed, according to the frustrated businessman: If you ask businessmen from other SADC member states, you will hear the same complaints about Tanzania as the ones made by those from the EAC.
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Economic and Social Research Foundation[/h]