Dar relations with Kenya and other EAC states to improve

The recently concluded presidential election in Tanzania has not only been a watershed in the country’s fledgling multiparty democracy, but also provides its ruling elite with a perfect opportunity to define the way forward.

John Pombe Magufuli’s win has in essence not led to a transfer of power since CCM, which has ruled Tanzania since independence, will continue to rule for the next five years. Nevertheless, the mere change of guard within CCM’s top leadership should provide an opportunity to reassess Tanzania’s role within the EAC and more particularly with deepening and widening of the integration process.