Popular Tanzanian rapper Rosa Ree has taken to social media to thank Kenyans for standing with Tanzanians following a violent election and the massive killings that ensued afterwards.
In a lengthy Facebook post seen by Nairobi News, the Femcee reminded fellow Tanzanians to always appreciate, acknowledge and respect Kenyans for showing up for them during this difficult period.
Through her post, Rosa Ree expressed deep gratitude to Kenyans who not only raised their voices online to call out President Samia Suluhu for the alleged atrocities but also pushed for her arrest.
She urged Tanzanians to hold Kenyans in high regard, describing them as their true blood brothers and sisters.
“Wakristo Asalaam Aleykum, Waislamu tumsifu Yesu Kristo. Leo ningependa kutoa shukrani za dhati kwa ndugu zetu wa Kenya. Sio siri kwamba taifa letu la Tanzania linapitia kipindi kigumu. Tupo kwenye kilio, mioyo yetu inavuja damu na simanzi imetanda. Jambo linalotia moyo na kutupa faraja ni namna ndugu zetu wa Kenya walivyosimama nasi, wakalia nasi, wakatupigania hata tulipokosa nguvu na kuwa wanyonge wakasimama kwa niaba yetu. Hawa ndio ndugu zetu wa damu milele! Tusiwahi kusahau hili na hata watoto wetu na vizazi vijavyo tuwafundishe kwamba Tanzania na Kenya ni damu moja!” she wrote.
She further lauded Kenyans for showing Tanzanians love, compassion and going out of their way to demand peace and justice in the country.
“Katika kipindi hiki KENYA imeonyesha upendo wa AGAPE kwa TANZANIA. Salaam za upendo na shukrani zikawafikie Wakenya wote kwa kusimama nasi katika kipindi hiki! MUNGU IBARIKI AFRIKA ✊🏾,” she added.
Her remarks were echoed by hundreds of Tanzanians who streamed into the comments section to thank Kenyans for their solidarity.
It should be noted that Kenyans, particularly on social media, have been calling for peace in Tanzania while condemning President Samia Suluhu Hassan for allegedly ordering security forces to use lethal force on protesters during and after the October 29 General Election.
Kenyan voices grew even louder after the release of a CNN documentary by Larry Madowo that exposed multiple mass graves and killings reportedly carried out under Samia Suluhu Hassan’s orders.
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The protests, which began in Dar es Salaam on October 29, quickly spread across the country in the days that followed.
The demonstrations were largely driven by young people angered by what they view as a political system dominated by a single party since Tanzania gained independence in the 1960s.
Hundreds of Tanzanians were reportedly killed as police used excessive force to quell the unrest.
Several opposition leaders were arrested, while others were barred from contesting in the elections.
Numerous opposition activists were also detained.
Incumbent President Samia Suluhu Hassan ultimately secured victory after the electoral commission announced she had received 98% of the vote.
The UN human rights office (OHCHR) reported receiving credible information indicating that hundreds of people were killed during the protests, with many more injured or detained.
A diplomatic source in Tanzania further told the media there was credible evidence that at least 500 people had died following the violent election.
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