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teacher trainees stranded in Tanzania due to ongoing political turmoil in the neighbouring country. Addressing the press on Friday, Kuppet Secretary-General Akelo Misori said the situation is dire, with some Kenyan teachers reportedly losing their lives, while others have received threats for alleged involvement in protests.
The coalition highlighted two disturbing cases involving Kenyan nationals. John Okoth Ogutu, a teacher at Sky Schools in Dar es Salaam, was allegedly shot dead on October 29, 2025, while Fredrick Lorent Obuya was reportedly arrested by Tanzanian security forces two days later. Obuya is said to be held incommunicado at Oyster Bay police station.
Paradigm Initiative (PIN) said during a virtual press briefing on Wednesday that it is preparing to take the matter to court to ensure that authorities are held accountable for what it termed an unlawful and undemocratic act.
The report further indicates that the continued suspension of X, which started on May 21, 2025, has caused additional losses amounting to USD 165.8 million (TZS 408 billion or Sh21 billion). Combined, the two measures have drained more than USD 238 million (TZS 586 billion or Sh30 billion) from the economy.
Following the unrest, the internet was cut nationwide and most shops in Dar es Salaam closed amid acute shortages of basic essentials and soaring prices. Schools shut and public transport came to a halt.
In a statement released by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), the advisory aligns with similar guidance issued to staff at the British High Commission in Dar es Salaam, instructing them to refrain from non-essential travel within the country.
In a statement issued on November 1, 2025, the Commission said it was alarmed by reports of widespread unrest and violence that erupted after the elections.
In its message, SADC reaffirmed that it stands ready to support Tanzania through established channels intended to help nations resolve political tension peacefully. It called for responsible leadership and restraint as communities and security agencies grapple with unrest.
Canada, Norway, and the United Kingdom indicated their continued engagement with Tanzanian authorities, expressing hope that dialogue and restraint will prevent further escalation. They stressed that safeguarding human rights and promoting trust in the political process are essential for long-term stability in the country.
The result cements Suluhu’s position at the helm of the East African nation, extending her leadership following her succession of the late John Magufuli in 2021.
The United Nations Human Rights Office (OHCHR) confirmed reports of at least ten fatalities in Dar es Salaam, Shinyanga, and Morogoro. OHCHR spokesperson Seif Magango called on security forces to “refrain from using unnecessary or disproportionate force, including lethal weapons, against protesters, and to make every effort to de-escalate tensions.”
According to CHADEMA, Heche is being held at Mtumba Police Station, where his health has deteriorated due to heart complications, fever and intense weakness. The party insists that despite repeated concerns, police have not taken steps to ensure he receives treatment.