Jimi Wanjigi: Tanzania bleeds under regime that fears its own people
Businessman and politician Jimi Wanjigi has come out to condemn Tanzania’s government following chaotic general elections, which were marred by protests and violence.
Taking to his official X account on Saturday, November 8, 2025, the politician, while criticising the Tanzanian leadership, detailed how Tanzania stands at the edge of darkness.
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“Tanzania stands at the edge of darkness. At least 3,000 people have been murdered by Tanzanian security forces, with thousands more still missing (KHRC). All this, simply for demanding reforms and a fair election! This is not leadership; it is tyranny,” Wanjigi said.
On the other hand, Wanjigi, who is the Safina Party leader, revealed how Tanzanians are bleeding under a regime that fears its own people, yet they still faced the recently witnessed violence.
Reflection to Tanzanians
Wanjigi, while looking back at Tanzania’s Father of Democracy, Mwalimu Julius Nyerere, called on Tanzanians to continue the fight for the nation that Mwalimu Julius Nyerere envisioned.
Worth noting, Mwalimu Julius Nyerere envisioned an African democracy built on dialogue, consensus, and the dignity of every citizen.
“Tanzania bleeds under a regime that fears its own people. Yet, in the face of such brutality, the opposition and the brave citizens of Tanzania continue to fight for the nation that Mwalimu Julius Nyerere envisioned of an African democracy built on dialogue, consensus, and the dignity of every citizen,” Wanjigi noted.
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The leader went on, urging Tanzanians to turn away from dictatorial leadership.
“A tyrant and a dictator must not be allowed to destroy that legacy. This bloodshed cannot and will not be condoned. It is shameful that leaders in our region continue to mimic oppression instead of strengthening democracy and empowering citizens,” Wanjigi added.
Wangiji further urged Tanzanians, “Tanzania, do not lose hope! You shall overcome this tyranny. Africa is watching, and history will remember those who stood when silence was easier!” he firmly stated.
