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Originally published by The Standardtop
February 23, 2026
10h ago
Three arrested over foiled abduction of Tanzanian human rights defender

Mshabaha was allegedly lured into the suspects’ vehicle before being drugged...
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Three individuals, including two Kenyan nationals and one Tanzanian citizen, have been arrested in connection with an alleged attempted abduction and assault of Tanzanian human rights defender Mshabaha Mshabaha Hamza.
- The activist was reportedly drugged, tied up, and assaulted before managing to escape from a moving vehicle.
- The arrested suspects are Edward Mwangi Mwai, Nelson Wanjohi Kirika, and Aziz Hamad.
- The Law Society of Kenya and Amnesty International Kenya are calling for a transparent investigation into the incident.
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