Diplomatic Push: Mudavadi Leads Talks After Kenyan Teacher Killed in Tanzania

Kenya, 6 November 2025- Kenya has launched high-level diplomatic discussions with Tanzania to address growing concerns about the safety and rights of Kenyan nationals living there, following deadly unrest that erupted after the recent Tanzanian elections.

The talks were led by Prime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign Affairs Minister Dr. Musalia Mudavadi, who met in Dar es Salaam with Tanzania’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Ambassador Mahmoud Thabit Kombo. The meeting focused on the welfare of Kenyans in Tanzania amid reports of violence and human rights abuses in parts of the country.

In a statement from Kenya’s Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, Dr. Mudavadi underscored the need to ensure the safety of all foreign nationals, including Kenyans who continue to support Tanzania’s economy through lawful trade, investment, and professional services.

He acknowledged that Nairobi had received reports of incidents where Kenyan citizens’ rights may have been violated. These cases, he said, have been officially presented to Tanzanian authorities for investigation and follow-up action.

Dr. Mudavadi welcomed reassurances from Dar es Salaam that foreigners conducting legitimate activities would continue to enjoy protection under Tanzanian law. He further reiterated Kenya’s commitment to standing by its citizens abroad while strengthening bilateral ties and promoting regional unity under the East African Community (EAC) framework.