Family of Kenyan Teacher Killed in Tanzania Issues Statement To Gov’t
The sister of John Ogutu, the Kenyan teacher slain in Tanzania during the post-election violence, has spoken out, urging the Kenyan authorities to help repatriate the deceased’s body.
On Tuesday, November 4, during an interview with journalists, John’s sister described her last discussion with the deceased as very loving.
John’s elder sister revealed that Ogutu had been a teacher in Tanzania for over eight years before his untimely death at the hands of someone thought to be law enforcement.
According to her, the last time she spoke on the phone with John was on September 22, this year, when the late teacher called to wish her happy birthday.
John Okoth Ogutu, a teacher at Sky Schools, comes from Siaya County.
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John was shot in Tanzania by Samia's killer cops.
His family led by the mum, Celestine Ogutu is appealing for help to bring him back to Kenya.
The Kenyan Embassy in Tanzania is yet to give any official… https://t.co/xGcXpNHW5F pic.twitter.com/bSSmzoJoWi
“My brother has been in Tanzania for almost eight years. The last time I talked to him was on September 22, when he was wishing me my birthday,” the sister narrated.
“He is the only family member who remembered my birthday. I told him that I am growing old and I am heading to the grave. I told him that he’s the one to take over the leadership of the family, and he just laughed,” she recalled.
She went on to characterize her brother as a peaceful, humble, and caring person who rarely fought or battled with his elders.
“He never spoke too much when adults were around, and he would never argue with anyone. Even when there were issues, he would remind me that I am older than him,” said John’s sister.
She also confirmed that John was killed in the Gaba district of Ubungo, Dar es Salaam, and that his body is currently at Mwananyamala mortuary in Tanzania.
In an interview recorded in the deceased’s local house in Siaya, John’s sister urged President William Ruto’s administration to intervene and assist in bringing Ogutu’s remains to Kenya.
While the circumstances surrounding his murder remain unknown, Ogutu’s family has called for investigations and justice for their loved one, who they believe carried the family’s dreams.
John was one of hundreds of people slain in Tanzania’s post-election violence.
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The country’s opposition is urging the United Nations to investigate what they describe as a massacre by President Samia Suluhu’s dictatorship.
We are receiving reports that there are Kenyans who have been killed in Tanzania.
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Below is is one of them:
Name: John Okoth Ogutu
When shot and killed: 29th October 2025
Place of shooting: Ubungo, Dar es Salaam
Body at: Mwananyamala Morgue
John was working as a teacher at Sky… pic.twitter.com/FMzuPuwkoM
Meanwhile, the UN Human Rights Commission said that more than ten people were killed in recent violence in Tanzania, with hundreds injured.
CHADEMA has reported that at least 700 people were slain in the rampage that began on Wednesday, October 29, as Tanzania prepared to vote.
Family of Kenyan Teacher Killed in Tanzania Issues Statement To Gov’t
