Tanzania, April 30 -- Dar es Salaam. Refusing to concede defeat, several politicians who lost in CCM parliamentary primaries have resurfaced in the race for the East African Legislative Assembly (Eala).

The development reflects a strategic shift by the politicians to pursue alternative platforms through which they can continue serving the public at the regional level.

Among those in the race are figures who previously held senior positions in government, including former deputy ministers for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation at various times.

They include former Member of Parliament for Bukoba Urban in Kagera Region, Mr Stephen Byabato, and the former MP for Mafinga Urban in Iringa Region, Mr Cosato Chumi.

Both failed to p...