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Isolation agenda will ruin Tanzania’s economy

It is true to say that Tanzania is a hostile country towards Kenya’s economic advancement. President Magufuli since inception, has not only pursued hostile policies towards Kenya, but it is apparent he has had no interest of even stepping his feet in Nairobi for any key meetings meant to strengthen East African Cooperation.  Having clearly shown no interest in strengthening East Africa Common market, Magufuli depicts the mistrust that brought down the EAC during the cold world war. Isolationist policies will not torpedo Tanzania into greatness but economic regression as we know it.

Magufuli economy is largely backed by grants and subsidies from the West. The infrastructure of Tanzania is in dire need of a second look. Magufuli has time and again cut the oxygen of the media by shutting down media houses that highlight his failed policies. The future of Africa is not hostility to other African neighbors but a walk together towards a desired end of mutual economic benefits.

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