Linda Mwananchi pours cold water on Ruto's address in Tanzania
ODM faction criticises President Ruto’s planned address to Tanzanian Parliament...
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A faction of Kenyan politicians, the Linda Mwananchi group, has criticized President William Ruto's planned historic address to Tanzania's Parliament on Tuesday, deeming it "meaningless and inappropriate."
- The group cited a deteriorating human rights situation and alleged electoral irregularities in Tanzania following its October 2026 general election.
- Key figures involved include Siaya Governor James Orengo, Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi, ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna, and Embakasi East MP Babu Owino.
- The leaders expressed concern that President Ruto's address might legitimize a "contested regime and electoral process," noting reports of extrajudicial killings and suppression of opposition figures.
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