Alarm As Kenyans Allegedly Among Those Killed In Tanzanian Post-Election Violence
Activist Hussein Khalid, CEO of VOCAL Africa, has raised a serious alarm regarding reports that several Kenyans have been caught up in the violent unrest following Tanzania’s recent general election, with some allegedly killed. Khalid took to X on Sunday to relay reports of Ken..
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Activist Hussein Khalid, CEO of VOCAL Africa, has raised an alarm over reports that Kenyans, including a teacher identified as John Okoth Ogutu, have allegedly been killed amidst violent post-election unrest in Tanzania. These reports follow the controversial October 29 general election, which saw President Samia Suluhu Hassan declared winner with an improbable 98 percent of the vote.
- John Okoth Ogutu, a Kenyan teacher, was reportedly shot on election day in Ubungo, Dar es Salaam, with his body at Mwananyamala Mortuary.
- The election results, showing President Samia Suluhu Hassan with 98 percent of the vote and 87 percent voter turnout, are disputed by the opposition and observers.
- The main opposition leader, Tundu Lissu (CHADEMA), faces treason charges, and another, Luhaga Mpina (ACT-Wazalendo), was disqualified, contributing to widespread public discontent and protests.
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Violence and Warnings Follow Disputed October 29 Tanzanian Election - November 2025
Violent unrest has occurred in Tanzania following the disputed October 29, 2025, general election. Residents in several cities are being forced to collect bodies from the streets after clashes between security forces and demonstrators left dozens dead. Activist Hussein Khalid, CEO of VOCAL Africa, raised an alarm over reports that Kenyans, including a teacher named John Okoth Ogutu, have allegedly been killed in the post-election violence. The election saw President Samia Suluhu Hassan declared the winner with 98 percent of the vote. In response to the protests, President Hassan's administration has issued a warning about alleged foreign interference, accusing unnamed foreign nationals of illegal entry to escalate demonstrations.
