Protests Erupt Along Kenya-Tanzania Border, Govt Issues Warning
Several Kenyans were quelled by police officers attempting to cross the Namanga border to enter Tanzania , which is rocked by protests...
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Protests have erupted along the Kenya-Tanzania border at Namanga following elections in Tanzania, with Kenyan youth reportedly joining demonstrations. The Kenyan government has issued a warning against participation in these protests.
- The unrest at the Namanga border marked its second day on Thursday, October 30, 2025.
- Interior PS Raymond Omollo warned Kenyans against joining the demonstrations, stating it could be a violation of the law.
- Journalists attempting to cross into Tanzania were blocked, and some reported limited internet access in Namanga.
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Unrest, Deaths, and Internet Shutdown Disrupt Tanzanian Elections - October 2025
Tanzania's general election has been marred by protests, violence, and accusations of democratic backsliding. President Samia Suluhu Hassan ordered a nationwide night curfew and blocked internet services following unrest. Protests erupted along the Kenya-Tanzania border at Namanga, with the Kenyan government issuing a warning against participation. The European Parliament declared the elections "not free and fair," citing fraud and the arrest of opposition leader Tundu Lissu. Amid the unrest, Amnesty International confirmed the deaths of a police officer and a civilian during protests on October 29. Following the election, the Tanzanian government ordered all civil servants to work from home.
