Tanzania’s long-standing culture of peace is being highlighted as essential for stability and progress, with recent unrest around the October 29, 2025 demonstrations showing how quickly life can be disrupted when order is compromised.
Lucas Hamis Songoro, a resident of Ilala, Dar es Salaam, said the disturbances had a direct impact on daily life and livelihoods.
“Tanzania has always been a peaceful country,” he said. “But when the demonstrations happened, everything stopped. Many of us who rely on daily work were forced to stay home, and life immediately became difficult for countless families.”he added
Songoro, a motorcycle taxi operator, emphasized that maintaining stability affects people’s ability to work, provide for their families, and pursue opportunities.
He encouraged young people and the wider public to address concerns through official and lawful channels, which ensure issues are resolved without threatening public safety.
He also welcomed government efforts to expand participation platforms, including the newly established Ministry of Youth Development, which aims to support young people in addressing challenges constructively.
Songoro praised President Samia Suluhu Hassan for promoting reconciliation and dialogue, noting that such initiatives create safer avenues for addressing grievances and finding solutions.
The message is clear: peace is the foundation for development, economic progress, and overall well-being.
When it is disrupted, daily life is immediately affected, demonstrating the importance of stability for the country’s growth.