A Message to the Government of Tanzania

Thursday, 04/23/26 at 11:50
Sammy Omosh
Kenya

On the morning of 13th April 2026 (the day I was to travel to Tanzania), I told someone, “I am going to Arusha and Dar for vacation.” The previous day, I had been making the necessary preparations, such as going to the forex bureau.

We left Nairobi for Arusha at 8 a.m. by Impala Shuttle, and by 2 p.m. we had arrived, having passed through the Namanga border. My guide took me through the city, and we relaxed at a restaurant before he finally took me to my hostel. I met a few guests from Europe, mainly from the Netherlands. Some were tourists, while others had come for volunteer work.

By this time, I had already booked a bus ticket to Dar for the 15th. We had gone to the Kilimanjaro bus terminus and paid for my ticket. However, I later felt I should cancel that trip for now. The journey to Dar is about 10 hours from Arusha, and I decided it would be better to stay where I was. The immigration official had given me a permit to stay for a month when he asked the reason for my visit. He said, “Explore as many places as you want; I have given you ample time.” I canceled my trip and was refunded 90% of my ticket price.

That night, I went to the kitchen and asked the lady in charge if I could get a birthday cake the following morning and how much it would cost. Her ten-year-old daughter surprisingly suggested a chocolate cake. A phone call was made, the order was placed, and I paid for it. The next morning, it arrived, and those present shared it at the breakfast table.

There is a lot of interracial marriage in this city. I met a lady from Denmark who was married to a tour guide from Moshi. She was very talkative and told me about the communication challenges she experiences with her mother-in-law. While driving through the city and going on trips, you can clearly see evidence of this interracial phenomenon. The Maasai community in Arusha is not left behind either.

Every morning, when we met at the lounge area for breakfast, the question for new arrivals was, “Where do you come from?” They would also ask which places they could visit in Kenya, and I would list many. One person told me she would go back to Europe via Kenya and would definitely visit Nairobi National Park, which is not far from the city.

I have traveled around East Africa, and from my interactions with citizens in the three countries, nobody seems proud of their leader. In Tanzania, I was told that the son of Her Excellency runs an abduction squad—if you speak ill of her, you may face consequences. An opposition figure in the past was abducted in broad daylight while traveling from Tanga to Dar by bus. He was later found murdered, his face burned with acid. Citizens fear speaking out due to a lack of freedom of speech.

My guide also told me he had never seen her husband in public, and no one seems to know much about him. He questioned why her daughter was appointed to the health docket (second in command).

Tanzania receives over 1.8 million tourists per year, which is higher than Kenya’s one million. Every citizen I spoke to said they miss the late John Pombe Magufuli—a sign that the current leadership may not be popular within the republic. The roads leading to tourist hotspots are poor and make travel difficult. For example, the road to Tengeru, where the crater lake and nearby waterfall are located, is in bad condition.

I was told that many Kenyans visited during Easter in such large numbers that the main gate had to be closed to manage the traffic, leading to advance bookings. I even met a Kenyan driving a BMW toward the area while I was leaving. We stopped and exchanged greetings. I told my guide, “Tanzania is beautiful, but the leadership is lacking.”

Many Kenyans come to Arusha for leisure, business, and work. Most drive their cars to Arusha, but very few drive to Dar due to the long distance and high fuel costs.

One day, after a long day, my guide and I went for a late lunch at around 4 p.m. at a place called Kwa Mrombo, known for its delicious goat meat. It is located off the Moshi–Dodoma road, which was built during Magufuli’s time. A worker there told me that during Easter, he received calls from Kenyans still at the Namanga border placing advance orders. They were traveling in convoys of six or seven vehicles. By 6 p.m., eateries had run out of meat—something that had never happened before. That, I thought, was a positive sign for the nation.

While having lunch and talking, we discussed the war in Iran. My guide became serious and said, “World War III is not far off. It will start suddenly and engulf the entire world. The major players will be the West versus the East.” I asked him if he believed it would happen this year. He said yes. I added that another plague, worse than the coronavirus, could come to Earth. He then asked why certain global powers would want to wipe out humanity. I responded that the solution is to stay close to Yahweh.

He also claimed that many people he knew in Tanzania who took the vaccine died mysteriously, though he himself did not take any dose.

A young man at a store in the Uzunguni area, where I stayed, asked what business he could do in Kenya. I gave him several suggestions. He said plainly, “Once I enter Kenya, I will never return to Tanzania.” I told him about a Tanzanian friend from Moshi who has lived in Kenya for over a decade selling household items.

Many young people, from what I heard, are unhappy with the state of the nation. A prophetic voice on YouTube said, “You live by the sword; you die by the sword.” There were claims of violence after elections, and many lives were reportedly lost. Some people expressed deep anger and frustration. Fuel prices are very high, and the main highway to Dar had little traffic when I saw it.

Last year, I saw Her Excellency from a close distance. Now, after hearing from various voices, I began to understand different perspectives. I even asked the ten-year-old girl I mentioned earlier whether she was happy or unhappy with the leadership. She said she was unhappy. Children, I believe, often speak honestly.

When I first arrived, I felt like praying for the country, but I sensed a heaviness and instead went to sleep. During my stay, I would sometimes buy snacks, but after taking a little, I would give the rest to the young girl staying there with her mother. I later learned about their situation.

Her mother told me she had not been paid by her employer for eight months. The girl struggled to afford meals at school, let alone pay fees. She had become a subject of ridicule, even among teachers. Despite this, she encouraged her mother to read Psalm 23 and remained strong in faith. The mother had taken her case to a law firm, and action was expected by the end of the month.

I told her I would return to take the girl to Kenya during the upcoming holidays. I am not afraid to return despite everything I have shared. I felt led by both God and the people to convey this message.

This was my third visit to Tanzania. Previously, I visited Dar twice during the time of President Jakaya Kikwete. I am not afraid to speak boldly. Is it not troubling when a ten-year-old struggles to eat and receive an education?

Before leaving for Nairobi, I went downtown to buy something. When I returned, I found the girl waiting for me in the lounge. She was going to her grandmother’s place for the weekend but had refused to leave before saying goodbye to me. I was deeply moved and gave her some money for transport. Throughout the week, I had paid for her meals. Her mother has now entrusted her to spend at least a week with me in Kenya in the near future, God willing.

I have shared a prayer request for Jennifer and her family, and anyone is free to pray for them.

Tanzania is larger than Kenya—almost one and a half times bigger. For example, a journey from Arusha can take over 16 hours by bus.

This is also a word for someone: On 19/4/26, I heard a voice say, “You will buy a house.” This is not a prosperity message, but perhaps a relocation for a purpose. The next morning, on 20/4/26, I heard, “You will buy a car.” I believe it is connected to what is coming. If this resonates with your spirit, receive it. Times will soon change. I have seen the rich become miserable and others elevated. Do not envy or covet.

Last Sunday, a 20-year-old girl preached during a service. Her message was, “Life is not about making money.” She described the endless cycle of working, eating, sleeping, and repeating. My reflection is that life is more than money. Our forefathers grew their own food, kept livestock, had fewer diseases, less stress, and often lived longer than we do today.

Psalm 34:10 – The young lions suffer want and hunger, but those who seek the Lord lack no good thing.
Psalm 34:5 – Those who look to Him are radiant, and their faces shall never be ashamed.

Isaiah 59:14–15, 18 – Justice is turned back, and righteousness stands far away; truth has stumbled in the public square, and uprightness cannot enter. Truth is lacking, and whoever departs from evil makes himself a prey. The Lord saw it, and it displeased Him that there was no justice. According to their deeds, He will repay—wrath to His adversaries and repayment to His enemies.