Chaos witnessed for the second day in parts of Dar-Es Salaam

Police in Tanzania's main city of Dar es Salaam are reported to have fired gunshots and teargas on Thursday to disperse protesters who returned to the streets a day after a general election marred by violent demonstrations. Meanwhile, Civil servants and students have been asked to stay home after violence marred voting in the neighbouring country. This as vote counting continues with President Samia Suluhu Hassan widely expected to win a second term.Tension remains high in Tanzania after voting in the country's general election was marred by chaos in several towns including Dar es Salaam City day after Police ordered an overnight curfew in Dar es Salaam, incidents of Police fiing gunshots and teargas have been reported Thursday witnesses say police battled to disperse protesters who returned to the streets of the Mbagala, Gongo la Mboto and Kiluvya neighborhoods. The US embassy in Dar es Salaam warned its citizens about that some major roads, including the main road to Julius Nyerere International Airport, were closed, adding that a widespread internet blackout, had made all communication difficult Critical services have been hugely disrupted as Tanzania government ordered government workers and students have been told to stay home after violence marred voting on Wednesday. A message from government spokesperson Gerson Msigwa published on social media platforms Wednesday advised only those whose job duties require them to be present at their workplaces as directed by their employers.President Samia Suluhu Hassan Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) is widely expected to win a second term following the decision by Tanzania's largest opposition party, Chadema, to boycott the presidential election after its leader Tundu Lissu was imprisoned and faces treason charges after calling for electoral reforms. Luhaga Mpina, the presidential candidate for the second-largest opposing party, the Alliance for Change and Transparency (ACT-Wazalendo), was disqualified by the Independent National Electoral Commission. Sixteen opposition candidates representing smaller parties were on the ballot but were not expected to be a challenge for President Samia Suluhu Hassan. Connect with KBC Online; Subscribe to our channel: https://t.ly/86BKNc Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.om/KBCChannel1 Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kbcchannel1TV Check our website: https://www.kbc.co.ke/ #kbcchannel1 #news #kbclive