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December 9, 2025
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Six Kenyan Activists Arrested Outside Tanzanian Embassy

Six Kenyan Activists Arrested Outside Tanzanian Embassy

The activists had, a day earlier, expressed their intentions to stand behind Tanzanian people as they geared up for protests on December 9...

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Six Kenyan human rights defenders were arrested on Tuesday, December 9, while protesting outside the Tanzanian Embassy in Nairobi, demanding accountability for alleged mass killings in Tanzania following controversial presidential elections. The arrests occurred as Tanzania braced for anticipated protests.

  • Six activists were detained, including Frederick Ojiro, Julius Kamau, Vincent Mboya, Lichuma, Shem, and Geoffrey Mboya.
  • The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) accused President William Ruto of 'shielding' Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu's regime.
  • The activists were protesting the alleged mass killings and suppression of democracy in Tanzania, showing solidarity with Tanzanians ahead of planned widespread demonstrations.

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