Candlelight vigil in Nairobi shows solidarity with Tanzanians, activists condemn Samia Suluhu

Rights defenders demand unconditional release of activists arrested in solidarity protest

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.

Kenyans Arrested In Tanzania Post-Election Protests Released Without Charge

Two Kenyan citizens, arrested in Tanzania during post-election protests on October 29, 2025, have been released without charge and handed over to the Kenyan High Commission in Dar es Salaam.

Activists condemn protests planned in Tanzania on the 9th of this month

US-Based Tanzanian Activist Mange Kimambi Protests Instagram Deactivation

US-based Tanzanian activist Mange Kimambi is protesting the deactivation of her Instagram and WhatsApp accounts by Meta, alleging the Tanzanian government influenced the move. Kimambi, a vocal critic of President Samia Suluhu Hassan's administration, claims these actions silence reporting on alleged human rights abuses ahead of the December 9 protests and the 2025 general election.

Six Kenyan Activists Arrested Outside Tanzanian Embassy

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.