Tanzania Still Holding Kenyan Activist Boniface Mwangi and Ugandan Journalist Agatha Atuhaire – TLS President Clarifies
Tanganyika Law Society (TLS) President Boniface Mwabukusi has confirmed that Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi and Ugandan journalist Agatha Atuhaire are still being held by Tanzanian authorities.
On Wednesday, May 21, Mwabukusi released a statement correcting earlier reports that claimed the two had been deported. He explained that Mwangi and Atuhaire are no longer in police custody but are still under the control of Tanzania’s Immigration Department.
“We want to make it clear that Boniface Mwangi, a Kenyan journalist and activist, and Agatha Atuhaire, a Ugandan lawyer and journalist, have not been deported from Tanzania, as some reports suggested. While they are not with the police, they are still being held by the Immigration Department,” Mwabukusi said.
Legal Experts Demand Due Process
Mwabukusi called on Tanzanian officials to respect the law and ensure fair treatment. “We ask the Immigration Department to follow the Constitution and all legal procedures. Their actions must be lawful and respect human rights,” he stated.
He also reassured the public that legal support is in place to protect the rights of both Mwangi and Atuhaire. “Our legal team is closely watching the situation and is ready to take action to resolve it fairly and quickly,” he added.
Why Was Mwangi in Tanzania?
Boniface Mwangi had traveled to Tanzania to attend a court session for opposition leader Tundu Lissu, who is facing treason charges.
On Monday, May 19, Mwangi posted on social media that he feared for his life. He said armed men in plain clothes were outside his hotel room in Dar es Salaam and claimed to be police officers. However, they refused to show any identification.
“My life is in danger. I’m at the Serena Hotel in Dar es Salaam, and there are armed men outside my door. They say they are police, but they won’t show any ID. I won’t open the door unless they force it,” Mwangi posted.
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Concerns Over Human Rights in Tanzania
Mwangi also spoke about his concerns regarding the worsening human rights situation in Tanzania under President Samia Suluhu’s government.
“I’m afraid for my life. This country has a record of kidnappings, killings, and jailing people who oppose the president. That’s why I’m not opening this door,” he said.
Tanzania Still Holding Kenyan Activist Boniface Mwangi and Ugandan Journalist Agatha Atuhaire – TLS President Clarifies
