Thursday, May 29, 2025 - Raila Odinga Junior has called out Kenya’s Gen Z for what he termed as "abuse and hate" directed at neighboring Tanzania.
In a statement shared online, Raila Jr. emphasized the
importance of fostering cooperation with Tanzania, calling the country “a
strategic partner and ally.”
“Tanzania is a strategic partner and ally to Kenya. We
should seek co-operation and mutually beneficial trade relations with our
sister nation as this is key to Kenya's economic growth.” he said.
His remarks come amid growing tension between the two
countries following the May 18th arrest, torture and deportation of
Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi and Ugandan journalist, Agather Atuhaire, who
had travelled to Tanzania to observe the treason trial of opposition leader,
Tundu Lissu.
The incident sparked outrage among Kenyan social media
users, many of whom flooded X (formerly Twitter) with criticism of Tanzanian
authorities and President Samia Suluhu Hassan.
Tanzanian lawmakers have since condemned the online
backlash, accusing Kenyans of cyberbullying and interfering in their domestic
affairs.
On Wednesday, President William Ruto offered a public
apology during the National Prayer Breakfast.
“To our
neighbours from Tanzania, if we have wronged you in any way, forgive us,"
he said.
"If
there is anything that Kenyans have done that is not right, we want to
apologise," the president added.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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