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October 19, 2025
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Kenyans Storm Tanzania Border After Suluhu’s Govt Blocks Leader From Attending Raila’s Burial

Kenyans Storm Tanzania Border After Suluhu’s Govt Blocks Leader From Attending Raila’s Burial

The locals threatened to destroy the offices if the opposition leader was not released...

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A dramatic scene unfolded at the Kenya-Tanzania border when a crowd from both nations stormed immigration offices demanding the release of Tanzanian opposition leader John Heche. Heche was reportedly detained while en route to attend Raila Odinga's burial in Bondo, Siaya County.

  • John Heche, Deputy Chairperson of Chama Cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo (CHADEMA), was apprehended on Saturday afternoon at the Isibania One Stop Border Post.
  • Heche accused the Tanzanian government, led by President Samia Suluhu, of instigating his apprehension without legal procedure, stating he was blocked from entering Kenya and his passport was confiscated.
  • A large group of Kenyans staged protests outside the immigration offices in Isebania, demanding his immediate release.
  • Following protests and police intervention, Heche was released and continued his journey to Bondo for former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's funeral, scheduled for Sunday, October 19, 2025.

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