Jubilee Party deputy organizing secretary Pauline Njoroge has weighed in on the ongoing turmoil in Tanzania following Wednesday’s disputed elections, saying President Samia Suluhu Hassan is facing the consequences of her own political missteps.
In a statement shared on social media, Njoroge said Tanzania’s reputation as one of Africa’s most peaceful nations was now under threat as protests and violent demonstrations swept across parts of the country.
“President Samia Suluhu has made costly mistakes, and the consequences are now unfolding,” she wrote.
Her remarks come amid mounting tension across Tanzania, where several towns have witnessed street protests, destruction of property, and clashes between security forces and demonstrators.
The unrest began after allegations of vote rigging and irregularities during the midweek election, which opposition supporters have rejected as unfair.
Njoroge noted that the government’s response—imposing curfews and deploying the military—had done little to restore calm.
“A people long known for their calm and unity are now in the streets, protesting what they see as a one-sided election. From the look of things, curfews and military deployments have done little to calm the situation," she added.
International observers have also urged restraint and dialogue, warning that continued unrest could destabilize the region.
Njoroge’s comments reflect growing concern among regional political figures over the unfolding crisis.
Tanzania’s political stability has long been seen as a model in East Africa, but the latest developments suggest deepening divisions that could reshape its internal politics and regional standing.