The Global Peace Foundation has extended a message of solidarity to the people of Tanzania, calling for a peaceful path forward following the recent elections and a five-day nationwide internet blackout. The statement,released by Daniel Juma Omondi, the Foundation’s Africa Regional Representative on the day that President Samia Suluhu Hassan was
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Boniface Mwangi arrested a day after Sueing President Suluhu
Human Rights Activist Boniface Mwangi was on Saturday evening arrested at his Lukenya home in Machakos county. According to his wife Njeri, the activist was picked and driven all the way to the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI) headquarters on Kiambu road. She did not reveal the reasons for the arrest. This
President Ruto Apologizes to Suluhu, Museveni and Kenyan GenZ’s
President William Ruto issued a formal apology on Wednesday, extending his regrets to Uganda, Tanzania, and Kenyan youth over past grievances that may have strained relationships. Speaking at the National Prayer Breakfast at Safari Park, Ruto emphasized the importance of rebuilding ties and fostering unity, framing Kenya’s current trajectory as
Boniface Mwangi rescued in Ukunda after Suluhu frees him
In a relief to many, activist Boniface Mwangi has been located alive in Ukunda, following more than three days of detention in Tanzania, his family has confirmed. Kenya’s Prime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign Affairs CS Musalia Mudavadi also verified Mwangi’s release, speaking through a government spokesperson. According to Mwangi’s lawyer, James
Babu Owino Reveals how Tanzanian President Suluhu mistreated him
Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino has publicly criticized Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu for what he describes as an unjust three-hour detention at Julius Nyerere International Airport. Owino’s experience has raised eyebrows and sparked concerns over diplomatic relations between Kenya and Tanzania, particularly regarding the treatment of Kenyan representatives
Tanzanian activist Maria Sarungi Tsehai kidnapped and released in Nairobi
Maria Sarungi Tsehai, a prominent Tanzanian activist and media editor, was kidnapped on Sunday afternoon in Nairobi’s Kilimani neighbourhood but was released later that evening. Tsehai was abducted by three armed men wearing hoods while visiting a hair salon on Chaka Place. The assailants blocked her taxi shortly after 3
President Suluhu mocks EAC country over depleted forex
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu recently disclosed that a member of the East African Community (EAC) was facing imminent economic crisis after depleting its forex reserves. The Tanzanian President stated that their economy was strong and assured Tanzanians that they were on the right path economically unlike in the neighbouring state. “Economically,
Tanzania’s Suluhu Hassan receives Covid19 jab
Tanzania turned a new page in the fight against Covid-19 when President Samia Suluhu Hassan received her Johnson and Johnson jab and officially launched Covid-19 vaccination Wednesday at the State House in Dar es Salaam. Suluhu's latest action is total departure from the late leader John Magufuli who had downplayed the
Tanzanian President fires Ports Authority boss over Fraud.
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has fired Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA) Director-General Deusdedit Kakoko over the loss of public funds. This came after she received the report of the Controller and Auditor-General (CAG) for the financial year 2019/20 at State House Dodoma on Sunday which adversely mentioned TPA. "Leo nimepokea taarifa za
End of an Era as Magufuli is buried in Chato
After almost 1 week of national mourning, Tanzanian president John Pombe Magufuli was interred in a family cemetery in his Chato near the shores of Lake Victoria on. Friday 26th March 2021. Magufuli's body he body arrived at Rubambagwe Stadium, in Chato and was honoured with the singing of the Tanzanian national