Government sends message to Kenyans living in Tanzania

The Kenya High Commission in Dar es Salaam has reassured Kenyans living in Tanzania that their welfare and safety remain a top priority for the Mission.

In a statement on Wednesday, November 5, the High Commission noted that normalcy has returned to Tanzania following the lifting of the curfew and other restrictions imposed by the government after the violence witnessed during the recent general election.

“The Kenya High Commission in Dar es Salaam wishes to give reassurance to the Kenyan Community in Tanzania that the Mission has resumed normal operations following the lifting of the curfew and the restrictions put in place after the General elections in Tanzania.

“The welfare and safety of Kenyans residing in Tanzania remains a top priority for the Mission,” read the statement in part.

The High Commission also stated that it is collaborating with Tanzanian authorities to ensure the protection of all Kenyan nationals residing and working in the country.

The commission urged the Kenyan community in Tanzania to continue with their activities as usual.

“The Kenya High Commission is in regular communication with the relevant authorities in Tanzania to ensure that the Kenyan nationals are safe and protected.

“The High Commission encourages the Kenyans in Tanzania to continue with their lawful, normal activities as usual,” the mission stated.

Furthermore, the High Commission urged Kenyans to remain calm, vigilant, and law-abiding, and to report any security concerns to the mission through its official channels.

“Further, the Mission encourages all Kenyans to remain calm, vigilant, observe local laws, and to promptly report any security concerns or distress cases to the High Commission for assistance through Tel. +255 22 2668285/6,” the High Commission added.

Widespread demonstrations erupted in Tanzania on Wednesday, October 29, as the country headed into the ballot to elect a new president and members of parliament.

The protests were witnessed in major cities, including Dar es Salaam, Arusha, Mwanza, and Mbeya.

Some demonstrations turned violent with the police responding with tear gas, live ammunition, and water cannons.

Following the protests, Tanzanian police imposed a nationwide curfew and mounted several roadblocks.

The Tanzanian authorities also shut down the internet across the country, disrupting digital communications.

Meanwhile, a Kenyan teacher who had lived and worked in Tanzania for nearly a decade was reportedly killed during the unrest.

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Speaking on Tuesday, November 4, his sister said the family last spoke to him in September before learning of his death this week.

“My brother has been in Tanzania for almost 8 years. I remember the last time I talked to him was on 22nd September when he was wishing me my birthday,” she said.

She said they have since been informed that his body is lying at a hospital mortuary in Dar es Salaam.

“Currently, we were told he is in the Mwananyamala Hospital Mortuary. The district where he died is Ubungo and the ward in Goba,” she added.

29-year-old Kenyan lawyer Fredrick Lorent Obuya is also missing after he was arrested in Dar es Salaam on October 31, 2025.

Obuya was traveling to Zanzibar on a work-related trip when he was taken into custody.

His last known whereabouts were traced to Oyster Bay Police Station in Dar es Salaam, but his current location remains unknown.

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