Kenya’s Foreign Affairs Minister Musalia Mudavadi has urged Tanzania to guarantee the safety of Kenyans caught up in the post-election violence, following a disputed election that saw President Samia Suluhu Hassan win with 98% of the vote.
Rights groups report that Kenyans are being targeted and harassed in Tanzania, with some killed, injured, or detained, and many are now fleeing the country.
Mudavadi has submitted formal reports to the Tanzanian authorities, emphasizing the need to safeguard the rights, safety, and dignity of Kenyans living in Tanzania.
The Kenyan government has asked relatives of Kenyans in distress to share their names, addresses, and emergency contacts, acknowledging public concern over its response to the situation.
The Tanzanian government has faced international criticism for allegedly using excessive force to quell protests, which reportedly left hundreds dead.
President Hassan has condemned the violence, blaming foreigners for stoking unrest.
Kenya and Tanzania, both part of the Economic African Community, have experienced periodic tensions, particularly after Tanzania’s treatment of Kenyans observing the treason trial of opposition leader Tundu Lissu.
