Tanzania, April 24 -- Dar es Salaam. With only two days remaining before Tanzanians celebrate six decades of the Tanganyika-Zanzibar Union, retired Speaker of Parliament Pius Msekwa shares a riveting account of the five pivotal days leading to the historic union on April 26, 1964.

As a key figure in achieving the union, Mr Msekwa's role as secretary of the Tanganyika Parliament at the time positioned him at the heart of this momentous event.

In an exclusive interview with Mwananchi, Mr Msekwa delves into the intricate details of those five days, from April 22 to April 26, 1964, which proved instrumental in the realisation of the union.

He emphasises that from conception to completion, the Union materialised swiftly within just five day...