Joseph Isangura
Opposition candidate Said Kinyogoli took to the campaign trail in Mbagala with sharp criticism of past leadership, saying years of poor stewardship had left the constituency resembling what he called a “dumping ground.”
Addressing a lively crowd, Kinyogoli argued that successive Members of Parliament failed to drive meaningful development, leaving residents frustrated and disillusioned. “Mbagala today looks like a wasteland,” he declared. “This is not by chance, but because leaders before me abandoned their responsibilities. Even our local musicians now sing that behind every house there is a heap of garbage.”
Representing Chama cha Wananchi (CUF), Kinyogoli reminded voters that the hardships facing Tanzanians today cut across political divides. “The high cost of living does not choose between opposition and ruling party supporters,” he said, pointing out that rising prices and economic struggles have touched families everywhere.
Turning to election malpractice, the candidate condemned vote buying, warning that the practice undermines democracy and keeps citizens trapped in poverty.
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“When someone gives you a hundred shillings, you sing songs of victory,” he cautioned. “But have you stopped to ask — who is really being cut by the blade?”
His rallying call was clear: resist short-term handouts and instead fight for long-term progress. “We cannot sell our dignity for coins,” Kinyogoli urged. “This election is about reclaiming Mbagala’s future and proving that leadership can be honest, accountable, and visionary.”
Meanwhile, CUF’s local secretary in Mbagala, Ibrahim Mohamedi Bakonzi, issued a warning against reports of unauthorized voter registration taking place in neighborhoods. He emphasized the need for transparency and legality in the process, saying that shortcuts could damage the credibility of the election.
