DAR ES SALAAM, Feb. 19 -- SUSTAINABLE development cannot take root in an atmosphere of fear and disorder. Peace and stability are the foundation upon which citizens build livelihoods, businesses invest with confidence, and institutions function effectively.

When violence erupts, normal life grinds to a halt, and people are driven from productive pursuits to mere survival. The events of October 29, 2025, illustrate the steep cost a country bears when unrest takes hold. The disturbances paralysed key sectors of the economy, disrupted transport services, discouraged investment and led to the destruction of valuable assets.

Several workers lost their sources of income after their vehicles were set ablaze, while businesses incurred substanti...