Instead of parades and jubilation, Tanzanians and their president, John Magufuli, marked their independence day on Wednesday, December 9, by cleaning the streets.
President John Magufuli and several other top officials picked up trash around the capital, Dar es
Salaam, as part of a nationwide clean-up exercise. President Magufuli who was elected recently
had said earlier that he was cancelling the traditional festivities that accompany the country’s
independence day in order to cut down on the cost.
The clean-up exercise is aimed at beautifying the country and distancing it from outbreaks of diseases.
Aside from cancelling the independence day festivities, the Tanzanian president has also banned
foreign travel for most officials with a large portion of the state dinner budget slashed. He has
arrested several officials for alleged graft in just a few months of his administration. The newly
elected president’s efforts have been welcomed by Tanzanians.
See photos of their Independence day cleaning below:
The president busy with cleaning
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