Public Outcry Over Congestion Caused by Street Vendors in Kariakoo

TLDR

• The initiative to clear Machinga from Kariakoo’s Uhuru and Msimbazi roads officially commenced on March 4, 2026, spearheaded by the Dar es Salaam City Council alongside the city auxiliary police and the Police Force.
• Despite government assurances, road users in Kariakoo insist that the situation remains a major public nuisance, as vendors continue to block designated pedestrian footpaths.