PHRASES THAT WILL BECOME POPULAR

 

Adeladius Makwega – MBAGALA

 

For an entire week, Mwanakwetu did not write any new article; instead, he fully immersed himself in his ongoing series about the Azania–Tambaza Conflict.

 

During this period, Mwanakwetu received numerous phone calls and several text messages, many teasing him by saying:

“Brother, why aren’t you saying anything about these decisions by the European Parliament?”

 

Mwanakwetu responded sarcastically:

“Now it’s the turn of the Azania–Tambaza Conflict. As for abductions, we spoke a lot about them—from the time Ambassador Humphrey Polepole was a Member of Parliament, later becoming an ambassador—from Malawi to Cuba—and even after he left diplomacy and became an ordinary citizen, we kept questioning him like journalists. Then, to make matters worse, those thugs abducted our brother. My dear friends, now it is the turn of the Azania–Tambaza Conflict.”

Later, the European Parliament made decisions against Tanzania, and €156,000,000—equivalent to approximately 470.34 billion Tanzanian shillings—is now at risk of not entering this East African nation.

 

But Mwanakwetu remains busy, continuing with his Azania–Tambaza Conflict articles.

People ask him: “Have you traveled?”
He replies: “I am on a journey of the Azania–Tambaza Conflict.”

 

Relatives, friends, and acquaintances continue teasing him. They want to pull him into the discussion about the European Union’s €156 million.

 

“It’s going to get bad—we’ll scatter and run!”

Mwanakwetu says to himself quietly: I know exactly what’s going on.

 

Suddenly, Mwanakwetu heads to a café for tea. On the way, he meets several drivers standing beside their vehicles, talking among themselves:

 

“We passed through there… wow! The roads are full of potholes. When it rains, frogs will breed there—we might even start fishing! I thought I’d arrive early, but I almost got delayed. Instead of one hour and fifteen minutes, I took two hours and fifteen minutes. I got three punctures! In the end, I let my colleagues continue the journey by boarding another vehicle, while I hired a motorcycle taxi to carry two tires to town for repair. Cost? 35,000 shillings! And the trip itself—no payment!

Now, even if the trip has no payment, that’s not a problem—it’s part of the job. But what about my expenses? Will these hardliners really compensate me?”

 

One driver laughed, and another added:

“Brother, fina li lai! It’s like contributing money for a team to play a match, only for it to lose—you get no joy of victory, and your money is gone. Just stay calm. You’re pushing the wheel of development!”

Another driver said:

“These days, be careful. If you travel to remote villages without even a coin in your pocket, you might end up sleeping in the bush. Worse still, if your passengers are just like you—you’re finished! You become food for lions. And these lions, I hear they love human flesh—it’s said to be very salty. My friend, you’ll just be eaten!”

Mwanakwetu quietly walked past, pretending not to hear, and continued on his way.

 

After drinking his tea and making several phone calls, he returned. The drivers had dispersed, but he encountered some watchmen chatting:

 

“Yesterday, there was a big event—around 300 to 400 people in a meeting. We were on duty, hearing applause, laughter, and songs. At midday, I went to the restroom—oh my! A sea of dark urine! I couldn’t even relieve myself. I had to go to a nearby pit latrine. That’s when I realized the importance of a pit latrine—build your house, yes, but don’t forget a pit latrine!

 

It turned out the water had been cut off. The visitors went to eat, and we also got food. While in line, I heard people saying: ‘The toilets are blocked, and there’s no water!’ I remembered that sea of urine. Some rushed to nearby toilets, but the owner, seeing the crowd and fearing his reserve tank would run out, locked the toilets and disappeared with the key. People knocked and asked—‘The key owner isn’t here!’

And we are near a major water source—there are three pumping machines, but only one works. The others are broken. Now water is rationed. Will we be safe? Isn’t this the beginning of outbreaks like schistosomiasis and cholera?”

 

Mwanakwetu passed again quietly, heading to complete his article.

On Saturday, June 20, 2026, Mwanakwetu reflected on these remarks and decided to include them in this article.

 

What does he say today?

Indeed, the €156 million is needed for several development projects. Although there is no official direct allocation by sector, it is known that European Union funds are placed into multi-sector programmes.

A realistic estimate might look like this:
• Energy and electricity: 30–35% (€46–55 million)
• Water: 15–20% (€23–31 million)
• Roads and infrastructure: 20–25% (€31–39 million)
• Health and education: 10–15% (€15–23 million)
• Governance and social programmes: 10–15% (€15–23 million)

Electricity takes the largest share—about one-third of all funds—especially for rural electrification. Roads take nearly a quarter, supporting farmers and traders. The water sector is vital for human survival. Health and education receive a smaller but important portion—clinics, schools, equipment, and training. Finally, governance and social programmes improve institutional systems and community initiatives.

But my reader, reflect on the two earlier stories—the drivers and the roads, and the watchmen and the water.

That is where the phrases will be born:

“Today there is no water!”
“The power is out!”
“The potholes are getting worse!”
“The roads are not being repaired!”
“Electric poles have been abandoned in the villages!”
“This medical service has been suspended!”
“These medicines are no longer available!”

These phrases will dominate the tongues of Tanzanians if the issue of the €156 million is not resolved.

 

Indeed, the Central Committee of the National Executive Council of CCM must pay close attention to this situation—so that Tanzania remains safe, and you and I remain safe.

 

Mwanakwetu, are you there?

What should this article be called?
Should I continue with “Tambaza,” or choose “Phrases That Will Become Popular”?

Mwanakwetu chooses: Phrases That Will Become Popular.

I wish you a good day.

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