Title: Rethinking The Future Transformative Politics And Democracy In The Great Lakes Region Of East Africa: Evidence From Kambarage Julius Nyerere Of Tanzania
Authors: Mark Kiiza, Joe Martin Nalubega, Ocom John Michael, Prossy Nansikombi
Volume: 8
Issue: 9
Pages: 8-15
Publication Date: 2024/09/28
Abstract:
Over the two decade the catholic church of Tanzania working jointly with Ugandan is working hard and praying for canalization of Julius Nyerere Kambarage. Nyerere was a transformative and exemplary Leader, who upheld the democratic principles and core values of leadership during his administration and ruin in Tanzania in particular. Julius portaged patriotic and nationalism sense and he is often considered as a total heritage from former colonial masters. Julius Kambarage Nyerere disputed this by advancing an African theory of democracy, articulated to inform modern statecraft in Tanzania. His theory advances a form of democracy characterized by a merger of some practices from the African past and others from the western world. In this way, he articulated the centrality of democracy in organizing public affairs without compromising its African origin but also acknowledging the influence of other democratic cultures in the modern organization of a polity. This article articulates Nyerere's contribution to African democratic discourse and the extent to which his theory of democracy greatly impact the countries' development. It is relevant to note that, Julius Nyerere was a unique leader and anchored his administration on dive inspiration unlike the contemporary politics and democratic paths in Tanzania were key pearl in leadership particular.