Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has asked President William Ruto to withdraw his apology against Tanzania following torture of activist Boniface Mwangi ana Ugandan Journalist Agatha Atuhaire. Photo: Edwin Sifuna X.
After distressing revelation of what activists Boniface Mwangi and Agatha Atuhaire of Uganda underwent in the hands of Tanzania Authority, Nairobi senator Edwin Sifuna has asked President William Ruto to withdraw his apology against Tanzania.
Sifuna who expressed his disappointment through his X account, demanded that Kenyan government ban any attempts of access by leaders of Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), in the country. CCM is the ruling party in Tanzania, under its party leader President Samia Suluhu.
Additionally, Sifuna asked Ruto to move East Africa Law Society (EASL), an annual lawyers’ conference from Zanzibar. The conference brings together lawyers from across East Africa, to chat on the regions business and networking opportunities, as well discuss on the emerging issues in the field.
His other demanded included the withdrawal of Kenya from joint hosting of the much anticipated Africa Cup of Nation in 2027, historic for Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.
“First ban the entire CCM leadership from visiting our country. Second, withdraw from joint hosting of CAF with the dictatorships in Uganda and Tanzania; thirdly move the EASLs annual conference from Zanzibar. Withdraw that fake apology and demand that Tanzania apologize to us instead,” Sifuna wrote.
His furious remarks after chilling narrations by the two activists, that exposed the lack of respect on human rights, as well as faulting Suluhu for failing to protect a fellow woman, journalist Agatha Atuhaire from Uganda.
During the National Prayer Breakfast on Wednesday, May 28, President Ruto apologized to his neighbours for any unresolved differences, following the influx of Kenyan activists to stand in solidarity with Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu.
Houghton Irungu, the Director Amnesty International, has called for accountability from the incident, stating that they are not castigating Tanzania, but explain on their efforts to ensure that the two activists were safe.
“We are not saying that they have done anything wrong, but they need to come out and tell the two national assemblies what they did to keep Mwangi and Agatha safe, and what actions they will take following the chilling actions narrated by the two yesterday,” Irungu clarified.
The calls come as pressure continues to mount on President Samia Suluhu, over her recent disregard to upholding international human rights, as called for by the East African Treaty.
