Programme – Mekatilili Wa Menza Mashujaa Peace Walk 2025
Theme: Peace Through Intergenerational and Interreligious Dialogue Against Extremism
Dates: October 11–20, 2025
Route: Flag off at Pwani Univeristy→ Rabai → Ribe → Chonyi → Makomboani → P’ongwe → Guruguru → Bamba → Ganze → Kauma → Beneath the Baobabs
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- Flag Off, opening prayers and interfaith blessings at Pwani University- Friday, 10th October 2025 by Deputy Vice Chancellor-RE, Pwani University, Prof. Shauri.
- Speeches from local leaders and community elders
- Head to Rabai
Day 1 – Saturday, 11th October 2025
- Begin walk at Rabai→ Ribe with traditional songs and dances
- Dhome discussions on social protection for elders at Ribe
Day 2 – Sunday, 12th October 2025
- Walk from Ribe→ Mwarakaya→ Chonyi
- Performances and cultural processions
- Community dialogues on the protection of elders at Chonyi
Day 3 – Monday, 13th October 2025
- Walk from Chonyi→ Makomboani
- School engagements: storytelling, poetry, drama
- Evening drum circle with youth and elders at Makomboani
Day 4 – Tuesday, 14th October 2025
- Walk from Makomboani → Gotani → P’ongwe
- Intergenerational discussions on stigma and negative perceptions
- Traditional dances such as Mabumbumbu, Namba, Gonda, Kimumbwe at P’ongwe.
Day 5 – Wednesday, 15th October 2025
- Walk from P’ongwe → Guruguru
- Sacred rituals and traditional prayers at the Guruguru
- Documentation and reflections with elders
Day 6 – Thursday, 16th October 2025
- Walk from Guruguru → Bamba
- Music, Giriama poetry, and dances at Bamba
Day 7 – Friday, 17th October 2025
- Walk from Bamba → Ganze
- Local market activations and cultural showcases
- Evening interfaith dialogue at Ganze
Day 8 – Saturday, 18th October 2025
- Walk from Ganze → Kauma → Mambo Bado
- Traditional sports and games
- Panel discussion with community leaders
Day 9 – Sunday, 19th October 2025
- Walk from Mambo Bado → Beneath the Baobabs
- Evening performances and storytelling night
Day 10 – Monday, 20th October 2025 (Mashujaa Day)
- Mini festival performances at Beneath the Baobabs
- Cultural performances (dance, poetry, Mwanzele music)
- Keynote speeches on peace and elder protection
- Interfaith prayers and blessings
- Grand closing ceremony