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Mudavadi: Body of teacher killed in Tanzania protest still missing, 8 released
12th November, 2025 07:12 PM
As tension escalates between Tanzania and Kenya over the killing and arrest of citizens in the recent anti-polls protests, Prime Cabinet Secretary (PCS) Musalia Mudavadi has said the government continues to monitor the situation closely.
In a press briefing on the Quarterly State of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, Mudavadi confirmed the killing of a Kenyan national in Dar es Salaam and said authorities were working to trace his missing body.
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“The Ministry is deeply concerned that the body of Ogutu has not been traced to date. We are engaging the Tanzanian authorities through our High Commission in Dar es Salaam to establish the circumstances surrounding the shooting and ensure justice for the victim’s family,” he said.
Mudavadi has said that Nairobi is also pursuing the release of three other nationals still in custody, adding that the killing occurred amid heightened tension following the election.
According to the PCS, John Ogutu, a teacher at Sky Schools in Hi Rabson in Dar es Salaam, was shot dead on October 29, around 7 pm at Goba Centre in Ubungo District during post-election unrest.
This comes amid growing concerns over inaction from the government over the welfare of its citizens in neighbouring Tanzania during and after the protests.
At the same time, there has been clamour over the rising threats of terror in the East African (EA) characterized by abductions and the shrinking democratic space.
However, Mudavadi has assured that the government recognises President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s administration and remains committed to cooperation under the East African Community (EAC) framework, guided by principles of mutual respect and non-interference.
Arrested Kenyans in Tanzania
Meanwhile, the PCS has confirmed that eight Kenyans arrested across Tanzania have been released, while three others remain in custody, two in Arusha and one in Dar es Salaam.
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The State, he said, continues to provide consular support, including visa amnesty requests and repatriation assistance to affected citizens.
“The safety and welfare of Kenyans abroad is a priority for our ministry. We are following up on every individual case to ensure their rights are respected,” he said.
Turning to Uganda, Mudavadi highlighted progress in bilateral relations, announcing the safe release of two missing Kenyan nationals, Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo, who disappeared on October 1, 2025.
Their release followed sustained diplomatic negotiations, and they have since been reunited with their families.
