Kenyans Guaranteed Safety In Tanzania, Asked To Follow Local Rules
The Kenyan High Commission in Dar es Salaam has assured Kenyans in Tanzania that they will be secure following the election.
According to a communiqué issued on Wednesday, the well-being of Kenyans residing in Tanzania remains a major priority, and consultations with Tanzanian officials have taken place to ensure their protection.
“The High Commission encourages the Kenyans in Tanzania to continue with their lawful normal activities as usual,” the statement noted in part.
The Commission also stated that it has resumed normal operations following the removal of the curfew and limitations imposed on October 29, when elections were held and then disrupted by protesters.
Kenyan citizens have been asked to “remain calm, vigilant, and observe local laws” and to immediately report any security concerns or seek assistance from the Commission at +255 22 2668285/6.
Despite instability and internet outages following election protests, President Samia Suluhu was inaugurated on October 3 at the State House in the capital Dodoma, and Emmanuel Nchimbi will serve as his deputy.
Her triumph was met with strong criticism from the main opposition party, Chadema, which was forbidden from contesting and has labelled the October 29 election a “sham”.
The electoral commission reported that Hassan received 98% of the votes.
Observers and human rights defenders have criticized the polls, accusing Suluhu’s administration of ordering the deaths of young civilians.
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) vote observation mission stated that its delegation dispatched to Tanzania encountered harassment and discovered a slew of electoral irregularities.
The Tanzania Human Rights Defenders Coalition (THRDC) and the Tanganyika Law Society (TLS) also condemned the killings of demonstrators.
They claimed that the occurrences harmed the country’s image and undermined the administration’s gains in public trust.
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“Although the exact number of deaths remains unconfirmed, our observation and various sources indicate that hundreds—mostly youth— have been killed, injured, or arbitrarily arrested,” they said in a joint statement.
“These incidents have been reported in several regions, including Dar es Salaam, Mwanza, Mbeya, Arusha, Songwe, Geita, Mara, Shinyanga, and towns such as Tunduma, Katoro, Kahama, and Tarime.”
They have asked the administration to stop arbitrary arrests and brutal attacks on citizens, calling for calm and the safeguarding of human rights.
Kenyans Guaranteed Safety In Tanzania, Asked To Follow Local Rules
