A faction of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party, known as Linda Mwananchi, has sharply criticized President William Ruto for his planned address to the Tanzanian parliament.

• The group accuses Ruto of lending legitimacy to a "fraudulent regime and electoral process" in Tanzania.
• Key individuals and organizations: Linda Mwananchi faction of ODM, President William Ruto, Tanzanian parliament.
• The statement references the detention of opposition figures in Tanzania and a past incident where Kenyan activists were allegedly mocked on the same parliamentary floor.