Yes, we should say no to disruptors
DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIANS are working tirelessly to restore calm and unity in the weeks following the distressing events of 29 October. At a time when the nation is healing and rebuilding confidence, fresh attempts to mobilise unrest through online platforms are not only irresponsible but dangerously reckless. The warning issued by the Police Force this week is therefore both timely and necessary.
According to Police Spokesperson DCP David Misime, digital intelligence has uncovered coordinated efforts by groups using social media to incite chaos ahead of the socalled “indefinite peaceful protests” scheduled for 9 December.
The details are alarming: instructions encouraging violence, plans to disrupt essential services, and even threats against citizens and public servants. These are not hallmarks of peaceful expression; they are clear signs of organised criminal intent.
No nation can afford to take such threats lightly. Peace, stability and the rule of law are the pillars on which Tanzania’s progress depends. Sabotaging communication towers, blocking roads, storming hospitals or targeting livelihoods is not activism, it is sabotage. And Tanzanians, known for their resilience and commitment to unity, must stand firm in rejecting those who seek to drag the country backwards.
The call by the Police for families to be vigilant is particularly important. Every home is the first line of defence against misinformation, manipulation and radicalisation. Parents, guardians and community leaders must guide young people, reinforcing the message that genuine patriotism means building, not destroying.
President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s recent appeal to elders to steer youth away from violence underscores the collective responsibility we all share. As the festive season approaches, Tanzanians should focus on safeguarding their families, property and communities, while trusting that security agencies remain alert and committed to protecting national stability.
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The nation has come too far– socially, economically and democratically–to allow a handful of instigators to sow fear and disorder. Tanzania must remain united, vigilant and unwavering in rejecting calls for unrest.
God Bless Tanzania!
