Lesson from Kenya: Tanzania's fragile relationship with IMF, World Bank powder keg waiting to explode?

Tanzania's relationship with the Bretton Woods institutions, particularly the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank, has been a complex and often fragile one.

As its neighbor Kenya grapples with violent protests sparked by an IMF-sponsored Finance Bill, it is worth examining Tanzania's own history with these powerful economic organizations and exploring potential pitfalls that could lead to similar unrest.

This article examines the dynamics between Tanzania and the Bretton Woods institutions, analyzing past tensions, temporary truces, and the potential for future turmoil.