DAR ES SALAAM, Dec. 9 -- THERE is always something stirring about the early morning of Independence Day, the quiet beat of a country catching its breath before the celebrations begin, the feeling that time itself pauses long enough for us to look back at the road we have travelled.

Tanzanias story has never been one of shortcuts or sudden miracles.

It is a narrative of patience, determination and a kind of collective courage that does not shout but lives steadily in the choices people make every day.

As we step into this years commemoration, the air carries not only memory but momentum.

The progress that has quietly taken shape over the past year, especially in 2025, feels like a reminder that, even in an unpredictable world, resilien...