Tanzania's ruling party is selecting its candidate ahead of presidential elections, with the winner expected to take the east African country's top job after polls in October.
With a weak and fractured opposition, and President Jakaya Kikwete stepping down after completing his second and final term, competition is stiff with 38 candidates vying to secure the party ticket of the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), in power since independence in 1964.