Arusha Declaration Monument

The Arusha Declaration Monument is a memorial at the center of Uhuru Roundabout on Swahili Street, featuring carved stone panels depicting agricultural work. The structure sits at a main intersection and serves as a visible reference point in the city.

The monument was erected in 1977 by the Chama Cha Mapinduzi party to mark a decade after Tanzania adopted socialist principles through the Arusha Declaration. The project was part of a broader effort to shape national identity through public monuments.

The carved panels display farmers with tools and animals plowing the land, showing what Tanzania's leaders wanted to emphasize about the nation's direction. These images represent the values people were encouraged to embrace at that time.

The monument sits at Uhuru Roundabout on Swahili Street and is easy to reach from several directions. Its central location makes it a natural point when walking around the city.

The monument's copper plaques were replaced following a 2015 incident, leading to increased security at this national landmark. This action shows how much the site matters to the local community.

Location: Arusha

Inception: 1977

GPS coordinates: -3.36960,36.68800

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:09