Electoral body allays worries over BVR voters registration

Tanzania’s electoral body extends voters registration for Dar es Salaam  The Citizen Daily

Voters registration exercise in Mbeya Region kicked off yesterday amid several challenges caused by delays of Biometric Voters Registration (BVR) kits and other important equipment.

President Jakaya Kikwete sought to allay fears over the ongoing controversial Biometric voter registration in his end of month speech to the nation.

Earlier last month the National Electoral Commission (NEC) released a set of schedules for two major events regarding the October General Election.

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Many have plans other than just using the cards to vote in the October 25 General Election

Voters Registration Centres Overwhelmed
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The demand for the new voters' cards in Arusha is overwhelming. Hundreds of people have now resorted to spending nights at the registration center in order to beat the jam associated with queuing for hours. The process is also proving to be a lucrative ...

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TWO people including a woman believed to be a Somali citizen have been arrested for allegedly causing chaos at one of the Biometric Voters Registration (BVR) stations and tearing official papers. The Returning Officer for Arusha-Urban Constituency ...