The group had gathered to demand accountability from the Tanzanian government following reports of violent incidents linked to demonstrations that began on October 29.
According to the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC), the arrests happened shortly after the activists presented their petition at the embassy gate.
According to the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC), the arrests happened shortly after the activists presented their petition at the embassy gate.
KHRC said the group had hoped to raise concerns about alleged killings in Tanzania and call for international attention on the situation.
In a statement released on December 9, KHRC condemned the arrest, saying the five were peacefully exercising their rights. Those detained were identified as Frederick Ojiro, Julius Kamau, Vincent Mboya, Lichuma, and Shem.
KHRC and several partner organisations have called for their immediate and unconditional release.
In a statement released on December 9, KHRC condemned the arrest, saying the five were peacefully exercising their rights. Those detained were identified as Frederick Ojiro, Julius Kamau, Vincent Mboya, Lichuma, and Shem.
KHRC and several partner organisations have called for their immediate and unconditional release.
They also criticised the Kenyan authorities, accusing the government of protecting Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu from public scrutiny instead of defending the rights of Kenyan citizens.
The arrests in Nairobi came on the same day Tanzanians were bracing for nationwide demonstrations on their Independence Day.
The arrests in Nairobi came on the same day Tanzanians were bracing for nationwide demonstrations on their Independence Day.
The planned protests were aimed at pushing for President Samia Suluhu’s removal, following weeks of tension over earlier demonstrations that turned violent.
Despite the heated discussions online, much of Tanzania remained calm early Tuesday morning. Security forces had been deployed heavily across major cities ahead of the planned mass action. Police patrols were visible in areas that previously saw chaos, including Arusha, Mbeya, and Moshi.
Reports from journalists in Tanzania indicated that many businesses chose not to open, fearing possible unrest.
Despite the heated discussions online, much of Tanzania remained calm early Tuesday morning. Security forces had been deployed heavily across major cities ahead of the planned mass action. Police patrols were visible in areas that previously saw chaos, including Arusha, Mbeya, and Moshi.
Reports from journalists in Tanzania indicated that many businesses chose not to open, fearing possible unrest.
Petrol stations, public offices, and shops stayed closed, especially in regions that had experienced damage during the October 29 protests.
In Iringa, petrol stations had resumed operations, but markets, shops, and many public transport services remained shut.
In Iringa, petrol stations had resumed operations, but markets, shops, and many public transport services remained shut.
The situation reflected the uncertainty many residents felt as they waited to see whether demonstrators would take to the streets.
Both the Tanzanian Police and the Tanzania People’s Defence Force (TPDF) were deployed in large numbers. Security officers manned major roads and monitored public spaces, working to discourage protests from taking shape.
The government maintained that any planned demonstrations were illegal because organisers had failed to follow the required legal procedures.
Both the Tanzanian Police and the Tanzania People’s Defence Force (TPDF) were deployed in large numbers. Security officers manned major roads and monitored public spaces, working to discourage protests from taking shape.
The government maintained that any planned demonstrations were illegal because organisers had failed to follow the required legal procedures.
Authorities said their priority was to keep the country stable and ensure that Independence Day activities were not disrupted by unrest.
By 5 a.m., there were no signs of large gatherings or street protests. While some parts of the country showed signs of tension, the government insisted that the day would continue peacefully.
Back in Kenya, human rights groups argued that the arrest of the five petitioners was unnecessary and aimed at silencing independent voices.
By 5 a.m., there were no signs of large gatherings or street protests. While some parts of the country showed signs of tension, the government insisted that the day would continue peacefully.
Back in Kenya, human rights groups argued that the arrest of the five petitioners was unnecessary and aimed at silencing independent voices.
KHRC urged President William Ruto’s administration to uphold the rights of Kenyan citizens and allow peaceful protests to take place without intimidation.
The organisation said the arrests should not distract from the core issue: the need for transparency regarding the violence reported in Tanzania since late October.
The petitioners had hoped their action in Nairobi would amplify regional pressure and encourage both governments to address concerns raised by Tanzanians and international observers.
The organisation said the arrests should not distract from the core issue: the need for transparency regarding the violence reported in Tanzania since late October.
The petitioners had hoped their action in Nairobi would amplify regional pressure and encourage both governments to address concerns raised by Tanzanians and international observers.
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