Women entrepreneurs in Dar es Salaam have underscored the importance of peace and social stability, calling on Tanzanians to remain patient and tolerant as the country navigates social and political challenges following the October 29, 2025 General Election.
Speaking to reporters about the impact of recent unrest, Zainab Juma, a small business owner, said many low-income traders have suffered financial losses, with some forced to suspend operations due to insecurity and reduced business activity.
She revealed that her own business has remained closed due to debts incurred after five days of not operating.
“We are asking for peace in our country. Fellow citizens, we must be patient. Look at how those of us at the lower level have been affected—our businesses were shut, we accumulated debts, and we still don’t know how we will repay them,” Ms. Zainab said.
“I want our country to remain peaceful so we can live without fear. I support the reconciliation process because in the end, it is ordinary people and our families who suffer the most.”
Her remarks echo a growing appeal from community groups urging national calm and unity as the country moves forward after election-related tensions.
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has already established a commission to investigate the events surrounding the October 29 unrest and has launched a national reconciliation process.
The initiative seeks to create a platform for dialogue, mutual understanding, and joint solutions to community concerns raised by various groups across the country.
The President has framed the process as essential for safeguarding peace, fostering national cohesion, and ensuring that grievances are addressed constructively rather than through violence.