The Kenyan government has broken its silence following reports that Kenyans living in Tanzania were growing increasingly anxious about their safety amid claims of a crackdown on foreign nationals.
In a statement released on Wednesday night, the Kenyan High Commission in Dar es Salaam assured citizens that it had resumed normal operations after the lifting of curfew and movement restrictions imposed during Tanzania’s recent general elections.
“The Kenya High Commission in Dar es Salaam wishes to reassure the Kenyan community in Tanzania that the Mission has resumed normal operations following the lifting of the curfew and restrictions put in place after the General Elections in Tanzania,” read part of the statement.
The Mission emphasized that the welfare and safety of Kenyans in Tanzania remain a top priority and that it continues to engage Tanzanian authorities to ensure the protection of all Kenyan nationals.
It further urged Kenyans to remain calm, observe local laws, and promptly report any security concerns or distress cases to the High Commission for assistance through Tel. +255 22 2668285/6.
Additionally, the Commission pledged to keep the Kenyan community informed by issuing timely advisories and updates through official communication channels and community networks.
The government’s statement came just hours after human rights group Vocal Africa called for urgent intervention following reports that two Kenyan citizens had been targeted in Tanzania.
According to the group, John Okoth Ogutu, a teacher at Sky Schools in Dar es Salaam, was shot dead on October 29, 2025.
His body, initially taken to Mwananyamala Hospital mortuary, has since gone missing, causing anguish to his family.
In response, Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has written to Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, urging the government to repatriate Ogutu’s remains at state expense and provide consular support to the bereaved family.
Owino also called on the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs to issue a statement in Parliament outlining measures being taken to safeguard Kenyans living and working abroad, particularly within the East African Community.
