The Uhuru Torch (
Swahili: ''Mwenge wa Uhuru'', literally "Torch of Freedom") is one of the National Symbols of
Tanzania
Tanzania (; ), officially the United Republic of Tanzania ( sw, Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania), is a country in East Africa within the African Great Lakes region. It borders Uganda to the north; Kenya to the northeast; Comoro Islands and ...
. It is a kerosene torch. It symbolizes freedom and light. It was first lit on top of
Mount Kilimanjaro
Mount Kilimanjaro () is a dormant volcano in Tanzania. It has three volcanic cones: Kibo, Mawenzi, and Shira. It is the highest mountain in Africa and the highest free-standing mountain above sea level in the world: above sea level and ab ...
on December 9, 1961 by
Alexander Donald Gwebe-Nyirenda.
Symbolically to Shine the country and across the borders to bring hope where there is despair, love where there is enmity and respect where there is hatred. The Uhuru Torch race takes place every year starting from different places throughout the country.
See also
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Uhuru Monument
The Uhuru Monument (also known as Uhuru Torch Monument) is a landmark monument and tourist attraction located in Mchafukoge ward of Ilala District in Dar es Salaam Region, Tanzania. It is a white obelisk
An obelisk (; from grc, á½€Î²ÎµÎ»Î¯Ï ...
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Arusha Declaration Monument
The Arusha Declaration Monument ( sw, Mnara wa Azimio la Arusha) is a landmark monument and tourist attraction located in Kati ward in Arusha, Tanzania. It was unveiled in 1977 by the nation's ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) party to commemorat ...
*Order of the Uhuru Torch at
Orders, decorations, and medals of Tanzania
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National symbols of Tanzania