Tanzanians have been urged to safeguard the country’s peace as a guarantee for the protection of fundamental rights and access to essential services, amid growing global examples of nations struggling with instability.
Speaking to journalists in Dar es Salaam, Ms Amina Mbegu Rashid said peace remains the backbone of citizens’ freedom and national development.
She warned that countries that have lost stability continue to suffer severe economic and social consequences, including disruptions to basic services.
“Peace in our country is very important. It has given us the freedom to conduct our daily activities without coercion,” she said.
“In some countries, people cannot even move freely because of insecurity. Here at home, we do not keep 20 or 30 bags of food stored inside our houses. If peace disappears, we will immediately begin to experience serious challenges, especially in accessing essential services such as healthcare.”she added
Her remarks come at a time when Tanzania continues to enjoy relative stability compared to several conflict-affected nations, a factor widely credited for enabling steady economic growth and social progress.
Analysts say peace provides the necessary environment for businesses to operate, children to attend school, and communities to access healthcare and other social services without fear.
They argue that stability strengthens democratic institutions, promotes respect for human rights, and supports inclusive development.
“Peace is the foundation of development and social wellbeing,” one development analyst noted. “Without stability, economic activity slows down, investments decline and citizens’ basic rights are often compromised.”
Experts further observe that peaceful societies tend to nurture tolerance, dialogue and mutual respect among citizens, while reducing the space for extremism and divisive ideologies to thrive.
For many residents, preserving peace is both a civic duty and a strategic priority to ensure that Tanzania continues to secure its development gains and guarantee access to fundamental rights and essential needs for all.
