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* Economic growth: Tanzania's economy grew at an average rate of 7% per year during Kikwete's presidency, making it one of the fastest-growing economies in Africa.
* Poverty reduction: The poverty rate in Tanzania declined from 36.3% in 2007 to 22.8% in 2012.
* Increased access to education: The gross enrollment rate in primary education increased from 74% in 2007 to 93% in 2012.
* Improved healthcare: The under-five mortality rate declined from 112 per 1,000 live births in 2007 to 73 per 1,000 live births in 2012.
* Increased access to water: The percentage of the population with access to improved water sources increased from 55% in 2007 to 69% in 2012.
* Improved infrastructure: The government invested heavily in infrastructure, including roads, bridges, and airports.
* Increased foreign direct investment: Foreign direct investment in Tanzania increased from $2.3 billion in 2007 to $6.3 billion in 2012.
Bad Governance under President Kikwete
* Corruption: Corruption was a major problem in Tanzania during Kikwete's presidency. The country was ranked 130th out of 176 countries in the Transparency International Corruption Perceptions Index in 2016.
* Human rights abuses: There were reports of human rights abuses by the Tanzanian government during Kikwete's presidency, including arbitrary arrests, detentions, and torture.
* Limited freedom of the press: The government restricted freedom of the press, and there were several reports of journalists being arrested or intimidated.
* Environmental degradation: Tanzania experienced significant environmental degradation during Kikwete's presidency, due to factors such as deforestation, pollution, and climate change.
* Lack of transparency: The government was often criticized for its lack of transparency, and there were several cases of corruption and mismanagement.
* High unemployment: Unemployment was a major problem in Tanzania during Kikwete's presidency, and the country's youth were particularly affected.