Mudavadi, Tanzanian counterpart discuss Kenyans’ safety amid crackdown on election protests
Mudavadi said Nairobi had reported a number of cases where the rights of Kenyans had been infringed and that these incidents "have been formally submitted to the Tanzanian government for action."
Kenya is quietly tightening its consular vigilance after Tanzanian authorities linked recent protest organisers to "foreign elements."
Prime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign Affairs CS Musalia Mudavadi said he held talks with his Tanzanian counterpart, Mahmoud Thabit Kombo, over "the welfare and safety of Kenyan nationals residing in Tanzania."
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He added that Nairobi had reported a number of cases where the rights of Kenyans had been infringed and that these incidents "have been formally submitted to the Tanzanian government for action."
Mudavadi said both sides agreed to resolve any such matters through established diplomatic and consular channels and welcomed Tanzania's assurances that "all foreign residents conducting lawful activities within Tanzania will continue to enjoy full protection under the law."
The statement avoided confrontation, framing the issue as routine consular cooperation.
The move comes amid reports from Tanzania indicating that several Kenyans are living in fear amid a government crackdown that followed the disputed October 29 General Election.
The Tanzanian government has faced international scrutiny following reports that hundreds were killed during post-election protests. The Southern African Development Community (SADC) election observers discredited the polls, citing widespread irregularities.
In her inauguration speech in Dodoma, President Samia Suluhu Hassan condemned the violence and blamed foreigners for participating in the unrest.
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