DODOMA, July 26 -- PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan has called on Tanzanians to uphold patriotism and safeguard the nations peace and unity, as the country commemorated National Heroes Day yesterday.

She said the day serves as a reminder of the brave men and women who gave their lives to secure the nations freedom and safeguard its peace and dignity.

“As we honour our heroes, let us all together continue to remember our responsibility to remain patriotic to our country, to protect the freedom, peace, tranquillity and solidarity bequeathed to us by those who came before us, while working diligently for the development of our nation,” Dr Samia said through her official WhatsApp channel.

President Samia, who also serves as Comman...