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Juma Jux boutique burned amid Tanzania election protests
Amid escalating demonstrations against the re-election of President Samia Suluhu Hassan, protesters in Tanzania reportedly torched a boutique owned by singer Juma Jux. The store, said to be worth TSh 780 million, was targeted by youth who claimed they opposed the president’s continued leadership.
The incident occurred during widespread unrest that has gripped the country since Wednesday, October 29, 2025, when Tanzanians went to the polls under controversial conditions. Protesters accused the government of jailing opposition candidates, disqualifying others, and silencing dissent, leaving voters with limited options.
According to reports, the boutique was located in Nigeria, where Juma Jux’s partner Priscilla Ojo—a Nigerian influencer and entrepreneur was reportedly present at the time. It remains unclear whether the attack was politically motivated or opportunistic, but sources suggest it was part of a broader wave of destruction targeting symbols of wealth and celebrity.
The protests turned violent, with roads filled with angry youth destroying public infrastructure and clashing with security forces. Videos circulating online show burning tyres, looted shops, and blocked highways, especially in urban centers and border towns like Namanga, where tensions spilled into neighboring Kenya.
President Samia Suluhu Hassan is expected to win a second term, but the legitimacy of the election is under scrutiny. Her strongest opponent, Tundu Lissu, remains in detention, and his party boycotted the vote. The government has responded with curfews, internet shutdowns, and military deployment
