Tanzania Parliament Backs President Amidst Kenyan Activist Deportation Row

Tanzania's Parliament Backs President Amidst Kenyan Criticism Nairobi, Kenya – Tanzania's parliament has voiced its strong support for President Samia Suluhu Hassan and the country's security forces. This follows sharp criticism from Kenya concerning the recent detention and deportation of several Kenyan activists from Tanzanian soil. The incident has sparked a heated debate between the two neighboring nations. "We had all the rights then to call them out for what they did to our Kenyans," stated one of the radio hosts during a discussion on SpiceFMKe. The conversation highlighted the strong feelings among Kenyans regarding the treatment of their citizens in Tanzania. The Tanzanian parliament's swift response to the controversy underscores the sensitive nature of the situation. Their show of support for the government's actions indicates a firm stance against external criticism. While the specifics of the activists' actions remain unclear, the incident has exposed underlying tensions between Kenya and Tanzania. The situation calls for a measured response from both sides to prevent further escalation and maintain peaceful relations between the two East African nations.