John Heche Stories

Tanzanian civil society groups decry killings, arrests following election protests

Rachael Mutabasi | Nov 07, 2025

Among those killed were journalists Master Tindwa of Clouds Media, who was shot at his home in Temeke, and Kelvin Lameck Mwakangondya of Baraka FM, wh...

CHADEMA demands urgent medical care for detained leader John Heche, says he has gone three days without food

Lucy Mumbi | Oct 30, 2025

The party said Heche has been held at Mtumba Police Station for three days without food and is suffering from severe heart pain, high fever and extrem...

Outrage as over 40 African leaders condemn Tanzania’s Samia over Tundu Lissu’s detention

Lucy Mumbi | Oct 28, 2025

The group accused the Tanzanian government of persecuting the two opposition figures for their pro-democracy stance and silencing dissent ahead of the...

What Tanzanians hope their next government will deliver

DW News | Oct 24, 2025

As Tanzania's October 29 general election approaches, many voters are calling for leaders who will address everyday challenges - from health care to j...

Tanzania’s pre-election tensions deepen as opposition official arrested

Mwangi Maina | Oct 23, 2025

The episode underscores the uneasy political climate in Tanzania, where civic space remains constrained despite promises of reform under President Sam...

Chadema official claims authorities blocked him, party members from attending Raila's funeral

Bashir Mbuthia | Oct 19, 2025

While Heche did not specify the delegation's full composition, he was expected to represent Tundu Lissu, who remains in custody in Tanzania amid an on...

Tanzania police detain Chadema officials on way to court for Tundu Lissu treason hearing

Reuters | Apr 24, 2025

Chadema party Deputy Chairperson John Heche and Secretary-General John Mnyika were detained as they headed to Kisutu Magistrate Court in Dar es Salaam...