Tanzania, July 8 -- Dar es Salaam. Calm prevailed across much of Tanzania on Tuesday, July 7, as citizens went about their daily activities despite widespread speculation on social media that protests would take place in different parts of the country.

Although business activities slowed in some areas, particularly during the morning, there were no reported incidents of unrest in the regions visited by The Citizen.

Police maintained a visible presence in major towns and cities, urging the public to remain calm and continue with their normal routines.

In the Kilimanjaro Region, Regional Police Commander Simon Maigwa assured residents that security remained stable and dismissed concerns arising from messages circulating on social media....