Tanzania has been relatively successful in maintaining peace
and stability in comparison with other neighbouring countries
in the African region. ‘Utu’, a Bantu philosophical concept,
should be paid attention to in a relationship that has reduced
violence. The ‘utu’ concept is popular within the Swahili culture
of Tanzania which encompasses dimensions of social capital
such as trust, group membership, everyday sociability, respect,
helping others and asking for help and demonstrating love and
compassion towards other members of the community.