Tanzania Orders Curfew
The announcement on October 29 followed reports of a group of youths allegedly attempting to hold protests in the Kibo area of Kimara before police swiftly dispersed them.
Viral Tea Ke Writer 
The Tanzanian Police have imposed a curfew effective from 6 PM East Africa Time (EAT) following escalating unrest across the country, which had its election day on Wednesday, October 29.
This development follows Dar es Salaam Regional Commissioner Alfred Chalamila's assurance to the public that state agencies are “strong and ready to face any attempt to breach the peace,” warning that the government will not hesitate to act firmly against anyone who disrupts public order.
”The police force following the situation announces to all residents of the city of Dar es Salaam that from today, October 29, 2025, from 6 p.m. They should stay in their homes,” Muliro said.
The announcement followed reports of a group of youths allegedly attempting to hold protests in the Kibo area of Kimara before police swiftly dispersed them.
Tanzania police on patrol during election day on October 29, 2025. /CYPRIAN NYAKUNDI
“Even if you see there is propaganda of any kind on social media about any area of the Dar es Salaam Region, know the power that will be used to control the matter is seven times more than the force applied planning it,” said Chalamila.
Addressing reporters after the voting exercise, Chalamila emphasized the need to safeguard Tanzania’s long-standing culture of peace, urging citizens to maintain trust in the government and security forces.
“Our nation’s culture is peace. If we destroy it, we will have lost the foundation of our existence as a nation. I have traveled to different places to tell young people to come forward to exercise their right to vote, but let them do so peacefully,” he said.
He further called on Dar es Salaam residents to continue cooperating with the government to preserve the city’s reputation as a hub of stability, development, and national unity.
Earlier, police in Dar es Salaam broke up a group of youths attempting to march in the Kimara Kibo area, located between Ubungo and Kimara. Security officers maintained surveillance in the area, with patrol vehicles seen stationed along the Morogoro Road highway.
During the unrest, one polling station was reportedly vandalized as demonstrations flared up across Tanzania on election day.
Following this, foreign nationals have been urged to stay alert after the U.S. Embassy in Tanzania issued a security advisory to American citizens amid the escalating protests on election day.
In a statement released on Wednesday, October 29, the embassy advised U.S. nationals in Tanzania to remain indoors and steer clear of large crowds as security forces respond to ongoing demonstrations coinciding with the elections.
“There are reports of demonstrations in multiple locations. U.S. government personnel are advised to shelter in place,” the embassy stated.
The advisory urged foreigners, especially U.S. citizens, to maintain a low profile, follow local news updates, and stay vigilant about their surroundings.
The embassy also shared emergency contact details for Americans in need of assistance and encouraged them to register with the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive real-time alerts.
The warning came amid a surge of protests across several major Tanzanian cities, where young people have taken to the streets to challenge the leadership of President Samia Suluhu, who is seeking a second term.
Suluhu is reportedly heading for a decisive victory as her main rival, opposition leader Tundu Lissu, remains in custody, with his party boycotting the polls over claims of unfair conditions.
