Dar es Salaam, Sept. 4 -- ELECTION season is here! The air is thick with chants, slogans and unfortunately a few too many drivers, who might not realise that extra caution is again required this time.

So, lets get one thing straight: there is no glory in speeding through a crowd, no heroism in a crash caused by drink-driving and absolutely no dignity in turning a government vehicle into a demolition derby prop.

To our esteemed public service drivers especially those tasked with the critical job of ferrying campaign officials, this message is for you.

Yes, the rally energy is infectious and the party mood is hard to resist. But dont let that cocktail of excitement turns into a recipe for disaster. The roads are not your personal racetra...