Dar es Salaam’s night-time soundscape is increasingly becoming a public health concern, as rising noise from bars, concerts and entertainment venues disrupts sleep, affects productivity and exposes residents to long-term risks such as stress, hypertension and hearing loss.
Across Kinondoni, Ilala, Temeke, Ubungo and Kigamboni districts, residents say loud music has become a regular feature of night life, particularly over weekends and during public entertainment events.