I was shocked beyond words recently when I overheard ordinary Tanzanians in a Dar-es-salaam surburb discussing Sunday's polls and saying that it would be a good idea to stock up in food and stay indoors, expecting the worst.
Nilishtushwa hivi karibuni nilipowasikia baadhi ya Watanzania wa kawaida katika jiji la Dar es Salaam wakijadili kuhusu uchaguzi wa Jumapili ijayo na wakishauriana kwamba itakuwa vema kuhakikisha watu wanajiwekea akiba ya kutosha ya chakula majumbani, maana walikuwa wakitarajia matukio mabaya.