This day was set apart as the liberation day to mark the day NRM took over power after a five-year armed struggle against repressive governments.
Siku hiyo imetengwa kuwa siku ya ukombozi kuadhimisha siku ambayo chama cha NRM kilitwaa madaraka baada ya mapambano ya miaka mitano msituni kuiondoa serikali kandamizi madarakani.