With a high abstention rate estimated at 50pc in 2011, the electoral commission and civil-society groups are concerned that this year's turnout rate will be lower in the face of a growing popular disappointment with political parties. 
Kufuatia kujitokeza watu wachache sana waliokadiriwa kuwa asilimia 50 tu mwaka 2011, tume ya uchaguzi na makundi ya asasi za kiraia yana wasiwasi kwamba katika uchaguzi wa mwaka huu watu wachache zaidi watajitokeza hasa baada ya kukatishwa tamaa na yanayofanywa na vyama vya siasa.