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December 9, 2025
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Rights defenders demand unconditional release of activists arrested in solidarity protest

Rights defenders demand unconditional release of activists arrested in solidarity protest

Six Kenyan activists arrested outside Tanzanian High Commission in Nairobi for solidarity protest demanding accountability over alleged human rights abuses...

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Kenyan human rights defenders are demanding the immediate and unconditional release of six activists arrested on Tuesday outside the Tanzanian High Commission in Nairobi during a solidarity protest. The activists were condemning state repression by President Samia Suluhu’s administration regarding alleged killings and disappearances in Tanzania since the disputed October presidential election.

  • Six activists including Fredrick Ojiro, Kelvin Morara, Elisha Alam, Julius Kamau, Lichuma, and Shem were detained.
  • Vocal Africa CEO Hussein Khalid confirmed that Rapid Response Officer Fredrick Ojiro was among those arrested.
  • The protest was intended as a peaceful petitioning exercise, and organizers stated it was formally notified to Kenyan police in advance.

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