The talks in Arusha, which first took place between 12-20 October, last year, were chaired by former Chairman of CCM, John Samwel Malecela and facilitated by CCM Secretary General, Mr. Abdulrahman Kinana. The latest talks, which resulted in the agreement, took place in both December last year and beginning January 8th this year.
Rais Jakaya Kikwete akipokea mchango wa shilingi milioni 10 kutoka kwa kiongozi wa kanisa la Efatha nchini, Mtume na Nabii, Josephat Mwingira katika harambee ya kuchangia Mfuko wa Maendeleo wa Mkoa wa Rukwa iliyoongozwa na Rais kwenye hoteli ya Kilimanjaro- Kempinski jijini Dar May 27, 2009.