The ACT Wazalendo party in Tanzania has announced plans to embark on a 20-day nationwide tour starting November 1, 2026. The tour will cover eight regions in mainland Tanzania, focusing on areas in the lake zone, western regions, and some highlands in the south. The party's national leaders, led by Dorothy Semu, will spearhead the tour, which aims to engage with locals and address their concerns.
The tour will be conducted in two groups, with the first group led by Semu, visiting Kigoma, Rukwa, Mbeya, and Morogoro regions. The second group, led by Isihaka Mchinjita and Luhaga Mpina, will visit Simiyu, Kahama, Geita, and Kagera regions. The party aims to reach wards with councilors from ACT Wazalendo in these regions. During the tour, leaders will hold public meetings, listen to local concerns, and discuss national issues affecting citizens.
Key issues to be addressed during the tour include government accountability, following the October 29, 2025, killings and allegations of corruption revealed in various reports by the Controller and Auditor General (CAG). The party will also assess the government's responsiveness to local concerns. The tour will provide an opportunity for ACT Wazalendo to evaluate the performance of the CCM government in addressing citizen concerns.
The tour will feature not only top party leaders but also other officials, including members of the secretariat, youth and women's leaders, and shadow ministers. ACT Wazalendo has urged citizens to closely follow the tour, which is expected to raise and discuss issues of public interest.
According to the party, the tour is crucial in measuring the government's accountability and addressing pressing national issues. Citizens will have the chance to express their concerns and engage with party leaders. The tour is also seen as an opportunity for ACT Wazalendo to strengthen its presence and connection with locals.
The regions to be visited during the tour are significant, with some having a high concentration of ACT Wazalendo supporters. The party aims to build on its existing relationships with local communities and expand its reach in areas where it has a presence. By engaging with citizens, ACT Wazalendo hopes to demonstrate its commitment to addressing local concerns.
As the tour commences, citizens and stakeholders will be watching closely, anticipating the discussions and outcomes. The success of the tour will likely depend on the party's ability to effectively engage with locals, address their concerns, and provide solutions. The tour's impact on the party's popularity and influence in the regions visited remains to be seen.
Key points
- ACT Wazalendo to start 20-day nationwide tour across eight regions in Tanzania
- Tour aims to engage with locals, address concerns, and discuss national issues
- Party to assess government's responsiveness to local concerns and corruption allegations
