Tanzania marks muted Freedom Day as protests fade in lockdown

Police officers inspect vehicles at a deserted intersection in Dar Es Salaam on December 9, 2025 during a day of demonstrations against the violent crackdown by security forces on election demonstrations.[AFP]

If Tanzania’s founding father, Julius Kambarage Nyerere, were to return on the country’s 64th Independence Day, he would struggle to recognise the nation he fought hard to build with sweat and blood.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive accessUnlock the Truth Now 》Unlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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