JK aziponda sera za uchumi za Nyerere, adai zimechangia umasikini wa Tanzania (na maoni yangu)

Rais Jakaya Kikwete amezilaumu sera za uchumi za Tanzania baada ya nchi yetu kupata uhuru akidai zimepelekea hali duni ya kiuchumi.

Alieleza kuwa sera hizo ni moja ya sababu zinazoifanya Tanzania kuwa katika kundi la Nchi Masikini Zaidi Duniani (The Least Developed Countries - LCD) tangu utaratibu huo wa kuzigawanya nchi kutokana na viwango vyake vya kiuchumi na maendeleo uanze miaka ya 70.

Akihutubia Alhamisi iliyopita jijini Washington DC, nchini Marekani katika Kongamano la Shirika la Misaada la nchi hiyo (USAid Forum) kuhusu vikwazo vya maendeleo na jinsi ya kutokomeza umasikini uliokithiri, Rasi Kikwete alisema kwamba itikadi iliyoongozwa na kuaminiwa na Baba wa Taifa Mwalimu Julius Nyerere imeshindwa kuzaa matunda.

Akieleza kwanini nchi 33 kati ya 48 masikini zaidi duniani zipo Afrika, Rais alieleza kuwa nyingi ya nchi hizo (25) ni wahanga wa migogoro, lakini baadhi kama Tanzania zimekuwa na amani na utulivu lakini zimeendelea kuwa katika kundi hilo, akiamini kuwa ni matokeo ya sera mbovu za kiuchumi katika miongo miwli unusu baada ya uhuru.

"Nchi yangu pendwa Tanzania ni mfano hai wa nchi iliyojaaliwa amani na utulivu tangu ipate uhuru lakini ni moja ya nchi masikini zaidi duniani tangu mwaka 1971wakati mgawanyo wa nchi kutokana na hali yake ya kiuchumi na maendeleo uanze.Licha ya mazingira yasiyo mwafaka kimataifa, sera za kiuchumi baada ya uhuru ambazo hazikufanikiwa zina mchango mkubwa (katika umasikini wa Tanzania," alisema.

Rasi kikwete aliwaeleza washiriki wa Kongamano hilo akiwamo Makamu wa Rasi wa Benki ya Dunia, Mark Diop, na Mtawala wa USAid Dr Rajiv Shah, kwamba mwelekeo wa kiuchumi ulianza kubadilika baada ya mageuzi ya kiuchumi kuanzia miaka ya 80.

"Tumebaki katika barabara ya mageuzi tangu wakati huo na tumekuwa na mafanikio mazuri. Nchi yetu sasa inafanya vizuri kiuchumi, na muongo uliopita ulikuwa wa mafanikio zaidi.Kwa ujumla, uchumi ulikuwa kwa wastani wa asilimia 3.5 katika miaka ya 90 hadi wastani wa asilimia 7 katika muongo uliopita," alieleza.

Rais Kikwete, hatahivyo, alikiri kwamba kukua kwa uchumi hakujaendana sawia na kupunguza umasikini. Katika miongo miwili iliyopita, umasikini wa kipato ulipungua kutoka asilimia 39 mwaka 1990 hadi asilimia 28.2 mwaka 2012, ikiwa ni kupungua kwa takriban asilimia 11.

"Hii inaeleza kwanini hatutomudu kufikia kiwango cha Malengo ya Maendeleo ya Milenia (Millenium Development Goals - MDG) ya kupunguza umasikini uliokithiri kwa nusu ya kipimo kilichowekwa mwaka 1990."

"Hata hivyo, tumekuwa na mafanikio katika kupunguza maradufu idadi ya watu wanaoishi chini ya kiwango cha umasikini wa chakula. Punguzo hilo ni kutoka asilimia 21.6 mwaka 1990 hadi asilimia 9.7 mwaka 2012, ikiwa ni kupungua kwa takriban asilimia 12."

CHANZO: Habari hii imetafsiriwa kutoka gazeti la The Citizen

MAONI YANGU: Huko nyuma, Rais Kikwete, kama ilivyo kwa Waziri Mkuu Mizengo Pinda, aliwahi kutamka bayana kuwa hajui kwanini Tanzania ni masikini. Labda hizo safari za mfululizo huku ughaibuni zimempata mwangaza mpya, na sasa anashutumu sera za kiuchumi za Mwalimu Nyerere.

Japo kuna hoja za kitaalum zinazosapoti hoja yake kuhusu mchango wa mapungufu ya sera za kichumi katika umasikini wa Tanzania yetu, alichokwepa kuzungumzia ni mchango wa ufisadi unavyorutubisha kukua kwa umasikini wa nchi yetu. 

Japo baadhi ya wasomi wana mtizamo kama huo wa Kikwete kwamba sera za uchumi za Nyerere zilifeli, na kwamba hata kung'atuka kwake kulitokana na sababu hiyo - huku wengine wakienda mbali zaidi na kudai Nyerere alipaswa kuwaomba msamaha Watanzania baada ya experiement yake ya Ujamaa kufeli - ukweli unabaki kuwa jithada za kurekebisha mapungufu hayo zimekwazwa mno na ufisadi. 

Tanzania yetu imekuwa miongoni mwa mataifa yanayopokea lundo la misaada lakini kwa kiasi kikubwa misaada hiyo imeishia katika kutunisha akaunti za vigogo, sambamba na kuongeza idadi ya mahekalu yao, misururu ya magari yao ya thamani na hata kuongeza idadi ya 'nyumba ndogo' zao.

Kila ukimsikia JK anapozungumzia umasikini wa nchi yetu au kuzorota kwa uchumi wetu, jambo moja la wazi ni kukwepa kwake kutaja rushwa/ufisadi kama moja ya sababu kuu. Pengine nafsi inamsuta kwa vile kila anayefahamu siasa za nchi yetu anatambua mchango wa awamu zake mbili katika kustawisha ufisadi.

Kadhalika, JK amekuwa muumini wa kasumba ya 'kitaalamu' ya kuangalia takwimu kama tarakimu tu na kupuuzia kuwa tarakimu hizo zinamaanisha watu. Ni rahisi kwa Rais wetu kudai kuwa tumepiga hatua zaidi ya ilivyokuwa katika zama za Ujamaa kwa kuangalia takwimu na kupuuzia hali halisi huko mtaani.

Kwa wenye uwezo wa kutafsiri, anachofanya JK kwa sasa ni kujaribu kutengeneza kinachoitwa LEGACY ya utawala wake, kujitenga na ukweli kuwa yeye ni sehemu ya tatizo - kama ambavyo utitiri wa safari zake huko nje unavyokwangua kipato chetu kiduchu - na kutupia lawama wengine, sambamba na kujaribu kuonyesha kuwa amekuwa akifanya jithada kubwa kuikomboa Tanzania yetu kutoka katika lindi la umasikini. Muda utaongea, na mengi kuhusu utawala wa JK yatazungumzwa baada ya kumaliza miaka yake 10 hapo mwakani.

PRESIDENT KIKWETE VISITS CNN STUDIOS IN NEW YORK

President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete chats with  Cable News Network (CNN) 's Richard Quest and Maggie Lake when he visited  CNN Studios at the  Time Warner Cente in New York.  
CNN is an American basic cable and satellite television channel that is owned by the Turner Broadcasting System division of Time Warner. 

The 24-hour cable news channel was founded in 1980 by American media proprietor Ted Turner.  Upon its launch, CNN was the first television channel to provide 24-hour news coverage, and was the first all-news television channel in the United States.

While the news channel has numerous affiliates, CNN primarily broadcasts from its headquarters at the CNN Center in Atlanta, theTime Warner Center in New York City, and studios in Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles. CNN is sometimes referred to as CNN/U.S. to distinguish the American channel from its international sister network, CNN International.

President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete poses with CNN's Richard Quest and Maggie Lake when he visited CNN Studios at the Time Warner Building in New York

President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete presents  CNN's Richard Quest when he visited CNN Studios at the Time Warner Building in New York. Right Ms. JulietRugeiyamu Kairuki, the Executive Director of the Tanzania Investment Centre. The Tour was jointly organized by the TIC and CNN as part of an on going partnership to promote Tanzania  as an attractive destination for investment and tourism. 

They also discussed  the forthcoming African Journalist of the year Awards Ceremony to be held in Dar es salaam later this year.

President Kikwete and his entourage take a souvenir photo in the CNN Studios during his visit

President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete and  CNN's Richard Quest and Maggie Lake when he visited CNN Studios at the Time Warner Building in New York.  This is where Richard Quest produces his world famous "Quest Means Business Programmes"

President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete and his entourage are given a guided tour by  CNN's Richard Quest when he visited CNN Studios at the Time Warner Building in New York.  

President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete and his entourage are given a guided tour by  CNN's Richard Quest when he visited CNN Studios at the Time Warner Building in New York.  

President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete and his entourage in talks with Mr.  Ken Jautz (second left), the  Executive Vice President of CNN (Responsible for CNN/US) and Mr. Rani Raad (left  Executive Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer (CNN International) when he visited CNN Studios at the Time Warner Building in New York.  The  CNN .executives engaged President Kikwete  on Tanzania's a investment Track record and the country's  impressive economic performance, as well as its  approach to responsible Journalism

 CNN memorabilia and TIC's promotional banner  on display during President Kikwete'svisit of  CNN studios in New York. STATE HOUSE PHOTOS

PRESIDENT JAKAYA MRISHO KIKWETE ADDRESSES THE 69TH UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN NEW YORK

President Kikwete addresses UN on Climate Change

 President Dr.Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete who is also a Chairman of the Committee of African Heads of State on Climate Change (CAHOSCC) delivers his speech during the Climate Summit plenary at the UN Headquarters in New York this morning. President Kikwete spoke on behalf of the African Union and delivered an African position on Climate Change that  appeal to developed industrialized countries to commit to curb the green gas emission, and assist Africa to meet adaptation and mitigation needs.

he UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon claps shortly after the  Chairman of the Committee of African Heads of State on Climate Change (CAHOSCC) Dr.Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete delivered his speech on an African position on Climate Change that  appeal to developed industrialized countries to commit to curb the green gas emission, and assist Africa to meet adaptation and mitigation needs.

3.-2009,2143, 2141--A Cross section of delegates who attended the United Nations Climate Summit at the UN Headquarters in New York this morning(photos by Freddy Maro)

Hotuba ya Rais Kikwete kwenye mkutano wa tabianchi, Umoja wa Mataifa

Photo Credits: UN Photo/Ryan Brown

Septemba 23, 2014, Rais wa Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania Mhe Dk Jakaya Kikwete, ambaye pia ni kiongozi wa kamati ya viongozi wa nchi na serikali za Afrika kuhusu mabadiliko ya tabianchi alihutubia kikao kilichoandaliwa na Katibu Mkuu wa Umoja wa Mataifa, Ban Kin Moon kujadili changamoto za mabadiliko ya tabianchi duniani. 

Hii ni hotuba yake, kwa hisani ya Umoja wa Mataifa

RAIS KIKWETE AHUDHURIA HAFLA YA KUMPONGEZA KWA UONGOZI MZURI YA USIKU WA JAKAYA JIJINI WASHINGTON DC

Rais Jakaya Kikwete akiwa na mtoto wa miaka minane aliejitambulisha kwa jina la Brian ambaye alitoa burudani ya kupiga kinanda wakati wa wimbo wa Taifa na nyimbo nyinginezo katika hafla ya USIKU WA JAKAYA uliofanyika usiku wa kuamkia leo katika hoteli ya JW Mariott jijini Washington

Rais Jakaya Kikwete akiongea na Dkt Seche Malecela baada ya kupokea risala ya pongezi kwa uongozi wake nchini Tanzania  katika hafla ya USIKU WA JAKAYA uliofanyika usiku wa kuamkia leo katika hoteli ya JW Mariott jijini Washington

Rais Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete na Mama Salma Kikwete wakipokea makombe toka kwa Balozi wa Heshima wa Tanzania huko California Mhe Ahmed Issa kama pongezi kwa uongozi uliotukuka Rais Jakaya Kikwete akiwa na mtoto wa miaka minane Brian ambaye alitoa burudani ya kupiga kinanda wakati wa wimbo wa Taifa na nyimbo nyinginezo katika hafla ya USIKU WA JAKAYA uliofanyika usiku wa kuamkia leo katika hoteli ya JW Mariott jijini Washington

Rais Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete na Mama Salma Kikwete wakipokea zawadi toka Watanzania kutoka Atlanta  kama pongezi kwa uongozi uliotukuka Rais Jakaya Kikwete akiwa na mtoto wa miaka minane Brian ambaye alitoa burudani ya kupiga kinanda wakati wa wimbo wa Taifa na nyimbo nyinginezo katika hafla ya USIKU WA JAKAYA uliofanyika usiku wa kuamkia leo katika hoteli ya JW Mariott jijini Washington

Rais Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete na Mama Salma Kikwete wakipokea zawadi toka Watanzania kutoka Atlanta  kama pongezi kwa uongozi uliotukuka Rais Jakaya Kikwete akiwa na mtoto wa miaka minane Brian ambaye alitoa burudani ya kupiga kinanda wakati wa wimbo wa Taifa na nyimbo nyinginezo katika hafla ya USIKU WA JAKAYA uliofanyika usiku wa kuamkia leo katika hoteli ya JW Mariott jijini Washington

Rais Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete na Mama Salma Kikwete wakipokea zawadi ya ngao na kikombe toka kwa  mwakilishi wa  CCM New York na Vitongoji vyake  Bw. Isaack Kibodya  kama pongezi kwa uongozi uliotukuka Rais Jakaya Kikwete katika hafla ya USIKU WA JAKAYA uliofanyika usiku wa kuamkia leo katika hoteli ya JW Mariott jijini Washington. Kombe hilo ni la pongezi kwa ulezi wake katika michezo na sanaa nchini Tanzania.

Rais Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete akihutubia katika hafla ya USIKU WA JAKAYA uliofanyika usiku wa kuamkia leo katika hoteli ya JW Mariott jijini Washington.

Rais  Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete akiwa katika picha ya pamoja na kamati ya maandalizi.

TMZ claim CBS 'didn't want to feature another celebrity who was involved in a high-profile domestic violence incident'

TMZ claim CBS 'didn't want to feature another celebrity who was involved in a high-profile domestic violence incident'

She was involved in a very high-profile domestic violence incident back in 2009 when she was assaulted by her then boyfriend Chris Brown.

Now, TMZ reports that CBS has decided to cancel singer Rihanna's pre-NFL show performance, following the controversy over the Ray Rice domestic violence video.

The same day, the singer stepped out in New York for fashion week - appearing to be oblivious to the controversial move - as she attended yet more shows in the city. 

High fashion: Rihanna looked stunning in a mustard dress on Thursday as she headed out to dinner in New York City

TMZ claim in a Thursday report, that 'CBS didn't want to feature another celebrity who was involved in a high-profile domestic violence incident'. 

CBS planned to open its broadcast on Thursday of the NFL game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens with a segment featuring Rihanna singing the Jay-Z tune Run This Town.

Colourful ensemble: Rihanna teamed her golden dress with a bright pink jacket

Fashion fan: Rihanna wore a steady supply of winning outfits during New York Fashion Week

The segment was scrapped after video obtained by TMZ emerged earlier this week of Ravens star running back Rice, 27, punching his now wife in an elevator in February and knocking her unconscious.

The Ravens terminated Rice's contract after the video emerged and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell suspended the player indefinitely.

The network dropped a pre-game segment featuring a Don Cheadle narration over Rihanna singing to give the game coverage a more 'subdued' tone and journalistic approach, said Sean McManus, chairman of CBS Sports.

Segment scrapped: CBS shelved a pre-game segment that featured Rihanna singing following the controversy over the Ray Rice domestic violence video

Singing superstar: Rihanna sang in the Jay-Z tune Run This Town that also features Kanye West

Fashion statement: Rihanna has no problem making a provocative fashion statement

Rihanna's own experience with domestic violence involving singer Chris Brown was one of several factors involved in cutting the song element but not the overriding factor, McManus said.

The singer was beaten by former boyfriend Brown in February 2009 and was forced to cancel a performance on the Grammy Awards broadcast on CBS.

A leaked photograph obtained by TMZ showed visible injuries to Rihanna and Brown, 25, later pleaded guilty to felony assault.

The pre-game segment featuring Run This Town will return to the broadcast next week, said Alex Riethmiller, a spokesman for the NFL Network.

CBS acquired the rights to broadcast eight games on Thursday night this season in a partnership with the NFL Network.

Domestic violence: Former Ravens star Ray Rice is shown in May with his wife Janay Palmer at a New Jersey courthouse

Mel B displays her flawless body in tiny bikini and long braids while kissing husband Stephen Belafonte in Mexico

It really is all about the braids

And Mel B looked absolutely stunning as she flaunted her flat tummy and curvaceous figure in a tiny black and gold bikini in Mexico over the weekend.

The 39-year-old also sported long braids as she took a dip in the crystal clear waters and got very cosy with husband Stephen Belafonte.

Bathing beauty: Mel B looked absolutely stunning as she flaunted her flat tummy and curvaceous figure in a tiny black and gold bikini in Mexico over the weekend

Mel's toned physique was highlighted by the black two-piece swimsuit which was accented with gold straps on the top and bottom to give it that extra splash of glamour.

The mother of three sauntered around the beach and cooled off by whipping her long braids - which extended all the way down her back - around in the air.

The singer accessorized her sexy swimwear with two large gold hoop earrings, a thin body chain that wrapped around her torso and several gold bracelets.

 The 39-year-old's toned physique was highlighted by the black two-piece swimsuit which was accented with gold straps on top and bottom to give it that extra splash of glamour

Heating things up: The former Spice Girl sported long braids as she took a dip in the crystal clear waters and made out with husband Stephen Belafonte

Mel's toned physique was highlighted by the black two-piece swimsuit which was accented with gold straps on top and bottom to give it that extra splash of glamour

Curvaceous: The singer looked fabulous from all angles

Mel's natural beauty really shined through as she obviously wore no makeup and appeared to glow in the picturesque surroundings.

Married since 2007, the former Spice Girl was enjoying her romantic getaway by cuddling up to her shirtless film producer husband.

Wearing black swim trunks, Stephen was completely enamored by his sexy wife as they hugged, kissed and frolicked in the warm waters.

Hands up: The singer accessorized her sexy swimwear with two large gold hoop earrings, a thin body chain that wrapped her torso and several gold bracelets

Mother of three: Her natural beauty really shined through as she obviously wore no makeup and appeared to glow in the picturesque surroundings

Hold on: The couple appeared to only have eyes for each other

All wet: They embraced in cooled off in the water as they heated things up

Unfortunately the happily married couple's vacation was short-lived as Mel later returned to New York for her duties on America's Got Talent on Wednesday.

The series is finishing up its ninth season with Mel, Heidi Klum, Howard Stern and Howie Mandel heading up the judging panel.

The NBC hit is heading into its final week with six acts still left vying for the coveted title and $1 million prize.

Dive in: Stephen looked to be giving her some pointers

Staying close: The film producer had a very hands on while on vacation

That's not a shark: They raced each other in a swimming competition

Mel's long braids made for a dramatic and fabulous look

Mel B and Heidi Klum on the America's Got Talent red carpet

He better watch out: The former Spice Girl readied to launch the hair whip

Whip My Hair: She cooled off with the assistance of her long braids