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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Security Incidents and Disturbances Occur During Mourning Events - October 2025
Several incidents were reported during the period of mourning for Raila Odinga. The family of Jidah Burka, a 42-year-old man, is seeking answers after he was shot dead at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, during the public viewing of Odinga's body. At the Kenya-Tanzania border, a crowd stormed immigration offices demanding the release of Tanzanian opposition leader John Heche, who was reportedly detained while en route to the burial. Following the funeral service in Bondo, hundreds of mourners also stormed the private gravesite at Kang'o Ka Jaramogi after dignitaries had departed, defying the family's requests for a private ceremony.
