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Magufuli, the president Tanzanians love and loathe

One of the greatest benefits of travelling is that one gets a more realistic view of a country from the people who are truly experiencing it.

Unlike the media where one is a non-engaged participant, talking with the rank and file in a foreign city involves questioning opinions and seeking clarification of positions, impossible in a newspaper column or social media platform.

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