DAR ES SALAAM, July 11 -- AS Tanzania edges closer to its October 2025 General Election, the role of religious leaders in promoting peace, justice and integrity in the democratic process is becoming increasingly vital.

Against the backdrop of political temperature and rising public engagement, clerics from various faiths are rising to the occasion, using their platforms to urge calm, ethical leadership and national unity.

In a country where religion plays an influential role in shaping societal values and political discourse, voices from the pulpit and the mosque have become essential in steering the nation toward peaceful elections.

Faith leaders are offering more than prayers, they are delivering pointed calls for civic responsibilit...