Pili Ndimanya, a resident of Mvuti in Ilala District, Dar es Salaam, has condemned the acts of vandalism, theft, and violence that erupted across the country on October 29, 2025, urging young people to reflect, change their behaviour, and avoid being manipulated into destroying peace.
Speaking just days after President Samia Suluhu Hassan granted amnesty in the Dodoma Parliament, Ndimanya emphasized that authorities should release those who were found to have followed lawful processes during the general elections, while continuing to hold accountable those responsible for the unrest.
“I have never witnessed such widespread destruction and violence since my birth. What happened on October 29 was not a protest, as some have claimed on various platforms,” Ndimanya said.
She urged the youth to ask themselves key questions: “Who sent you onto the streets that day? Who was harmed? It is crucial to use peaceful channels to express grievances. I call on everyone, especially the youth, to change their ways and stop engaging in acts that harm our country.”
Ndimanya also stressed that there are those who do not value peace in Tanzania, and it is important to recognize and avoid them.
She urged people to reflect on the consequences of the unrest over the five days following October 29, particularly how many failed to go about their daily activities and livelihoods due to the disruption.
“Let us learn from these experiences and prioritize peace, so that our communities can continue to thrive,” she insisted.
