Dar es Salaam, Oct. 16 -- THE countdown to the ballot box is now just 13 days. So, let us cut through the noise and get straight to the point, because the stakes are very real.

With the General Elections set for October 29th, we are already seeing a predictable flood of old videos recycled as “breaking news,” doctored images packed with misinformation and wild WhatsApp theories that do nothing but distract ordinary Tanzanians trying to live their lives in peace.

To the youth of Tanzania, let us listen up. You are not just the future of this country; you are the present. You are the digital warriors of our democracy. But here is the kicker: If your weapon is misinformation, you are basically shooting yourself in the foot. Sha...