Kenyans Told They're Being Watched, Warned What Might Befall Those Posting Against TZ And UG

Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign Affairs Musalia Mudavadi has warned Kenyans against crossing into neighbouring countries to seek justice or get involved in political matters. 

He said such actions can easily lead to trouble because every country has its own laws and systems that are different from Kenya’s.

Mudavadi gave this advice during the Kenya Software AI Summit 2025 held at Moi University School of Law in Eldoret. 

The three-day event brought together technology experts, innovators, and policymakers to discuss how Kenya can grow in the area of artificial intelligence. 

During his speech, Mudavadi took time to caution Kenyans about their behaviour when they travel abroad.

He said there is a growing number of Kenyans who move to nearby countries like Uganda and Tanzania without fully understanding their legal systems. 

Many of them, he explained, end up breaking laws unknowingly and face serious punishment.

“There is a growing tendency where Kenyans leave the country without appreciating the legal terrain of the places they are going to,” Mudavadi said. 

“Many end up on the wrong side of the law. The freedom we enjoy in Kenya is not the same as in other countries.”

Mudavadi also spoke about the need for Kenyans, especially the youth, to be responsible on social media. 

He revealed that many foreign governments now check people’s social media pages before giving out visas. 

According to him, those who post negative or offensive content online could lose great opportunities, including travel, study, or work chances abroad.

“There is now a tendency for social media checks before a visa is issued,” he explained. 

“Those found with negative content might lose opportunities in other countries.”

He encouraged young people to use their online platforms wisely by sharing positive and helpful information that can help them grow and attract more opportunities. A good online image, he said, can open doors for better jobs and international connections.

His remarks come after several incidents where Kenyans got into trouble across borders. Recently, two Kenyans, Bob Njagi and Nick Oyoo, were arrested in Uganda after joining the campaign of opposition leader Bobi Wine. 

In another case, some Kenyans were detained in Tanzania during the recent general elections and later spoke about the harsh conditions they experienced while in custody.

Mudavadi said these situations should serve as a warning to all Kenyans. He urged citizens to learn the laws of other countries before travelling and to avoid getting involved in political matters that do not concern them. 

He reminded everyone that freedom of expression is not the same everywhere, and careless actions abroad can have serious results.

“We must protect ourselves and our image as Kenyans wherever we go,” he said.

 “Let us be responsible both offline and online.”