Is Tanzania being governed through cronyism

Tanzanians in the country and in the diaspora have been left buffled by decisions being made by the government which came into power with plenty of fan fare and expectations.

Ney wa mitego azungumza na vyombo vya habari punde baada yaku achiwa huru Source: Picha: Ney wa Mitego

A prominent minister was unceremoniously sacked and replaced less than 24hrs later, whilst at the same time a high profile musician was arrested and released without charges being filed against him after he released a song critical of the state of affairs in Tanzania.

SBS Swahili spoke with some members of the Tanzanian community in Australia about the events unfolding in their homeland.