Hard truths.
Mwangi lambasted judicial officers for enabling what he described as a culture of impunity, criticizing the routine use of masks, hoodies, and jackets to obscure identities in courtrooms.
Led by former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga, the coalition condemned the recent detention and mistreatment of activists Boniface Mwangi and Agather Atuhaire in Tanzania, describing it as a direct attack on democr...
Mwangi recounted that during the ordeal, he was stripped naked, tied upside down, and endured sexual assault and degrading acts at the hands of those holding him.
Among the demonstrators were well-known activists Boniface Mwangi and Hanifa Adan, accompanied by Rose Njeri’s family members.
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna vowed to match the intensity of the remarks from Tanzanian lawmakers.
According to Sing’Oei, there was no coordination or communication between Nairobi and Dar es Salaam regarding the detentions or deportations in question.
Maalim suggested that the two activists were advancing agendas that did not align with the region's interests.
The organizations accused the Tanzanian government of grave human rights abuses and demanded urgent action from regional and international bodies.
Atuhaire, a respected voice for justice, spoke through tears and trembling memory as she recounted what happened.
Mwangi said this officer reported directly to President Samia Suluhu Hassan and was responsible for their transfer to a secret location for what was called "Tanzanian treatment."
Her colleague Godwin Toko confirmed on Friday morning that he had spoken with her through her sister’s phone, following her release near the border.
Atuhaire, a journalist and governance advocate, was arrested on Monday at the Serena Hotel in Dar es Salaam alongside Mwangi.