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June 14, 2026
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Mystery of two Kenyans lost without a trace in Tanzania saga

Mystery of two Kenyans lost without a trace in Tanzania saga

Unanswered questions over trial that was seen as a major test for the court...

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The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights has struck out a case involving two Kenyan nationals, Samwel Gitau Saitoti and Michael Kimani Peter, who disappeared without a trace after nearly 19 years of legal battles in Tanzania.

  • The case was struck out on March 25, 2026, after both parties failed to provide requested updates, leading to the court's inability to proceed.
  • Samwel Gitau Saitoti and Michael Kimani Peter were arrested on July 20, 2007, and charged with armed robbery and murder.
  • Their legal journey involved convictions, overturned sentences, and retrials, with the case eventually reaching the African Court concerning alleged rights violations.

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