Saboti Member of Parliament (MP) Caleb Amisi has raised concerns over escalating unrest in Tanzania following its general election, accusing the government of undermining democracy.

In a post on X dated Thursday, October 30, 2025, Amisi wrote, “Reports reaching me from my friends in TZ are that youths are being slaughtered; there is a media blackout and a curfew imposed.”

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His remarks come amid reports of violent protests, a communications shutdown, and heightened security measures across the country. The unrest has prompted travel advisories from the United States and Israel.

Amisi, who serves on Kenya’s Defence and Foreign Relations Committee, described the situation as “unprecedented” and called for immediate intervention. He demanded the resignation of President Samia Suluhu Hassan, stating, “Madam #Sululu must resign now and allow #Tanzania to hold peaceful democratic elections worth international recognition.”

He further warned, “Anything short of that is treasonous. Tanzania needs a renaissance!” His post, shared alongside a European Parliament statement criticizing Tanzania’s election process, has intensified regional discourse on governance and democracy.

Protests erupt after disputed election

The unrest follows a disputed general election held on October 29, 2025, which saw the disqualification of prominent opposition figures. CHADEMA leader Tundu Lissu remains in custody on treason charges, while his deputy, John Heche, is reported missing after being arrested before the polls.

Rights organizations have condemned the arrests as politically driven, citing them as part of a broader crackdown on dissent.

Protests have broken out in several towns, including Dar es Salaam, Mbeya, Arusha, Songwe, and Shinyanga. Demonstrators have been burning tyres, blocking roads, and engaging in confrontations with police. Security forces have reportedly used tear gas and made multiple arrests.

Calls for reform

Former Makueni Governor Kivutha Kibwana expressed solidarity with Tanzanian youth and opposition leader Lissu, lauding their push for democratic reform.

In his X post, Kibwana wrote, “The spirit of Nyerere has entered into Tanzanian Gen Z and Tundu Lissu. They are demanding their country back. All of East Africa & indeed Africa say NO REFORMS, NO SHAM ELECTIONS. Tanzania deserves an interim government to organise for a new constitution and genuine elections.”

Senator Joe Nyutu also compared the unfolding crisis to Kenya’s pre-1991 struggle for multiparty democracy.

The Tanzanian government responded by directing all public servants to work from home on Thursday, October 30, 2025, citing security concerns.

Government spokesperson Gerson Msigwa announced, “Serikali inaelekeza kuwa kesho tarehe 30 Oktoba 2025 watumishi wote wa umma nchini wafanyie kazi nyumbani isipokuwa wale ambao majukumu yao ya kazi yanawataka kuwepo katika vituo vyao vya kazi kama ambayvo wataelekezwa na waajiri wao.” Police Inspector General Camillus Wambura also imposed a 6 p.m. curfew in Dar es Salaam.