Reasons for
Tanganyika’s early independence
1.The formation
of political clubs/ associations such as Tanganyika African
Association
(TAA), Tanganyika African National Union ( TANU).
2.The spirit
of unity that came as a result of the existence of an all embracing Political
party- TANU.
3.The
personality of the colonial governors favored Tanzania’s early independence.
Governor Richard Turnbull for example encouraged preparations for Tanzania’s
Independence.
4.The United
Nations, supervised preparations for independence in Tanganyika through its
Trusteeship Council.
5.Racial or
tribal differences were greatly limited in Tanganyika unlike in both Uganda and
Kenya. This gave Tanganyikans a united stand in the call for independence.
6.Political
activities were not much restricted by the authority in Tanganyika as was in
Kenya and Uganda. Party activities for instance would be left free.
7.Tanganyika’s
adoption of Kiswahili as a common language promoted unity in the call for
independence.
8.The able
leadership of men like Julius Nyerere who mobilised all Tanganyika’s without
discriminating based on race
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