Lissu Submits That Political Speech Does Not Constitute Treason
Tundu Lissu, today, 23rd Sep 2026, presented his final submissions and closing arguments before a full bench of three Justices presided over by the Honourable Justice Dastan Ndunguru.
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Tanzania Opposition Leader Urges ‘Courage’ from Judges Ahead of Treason Verdict
Lissu told the judges that they carried “not only the weight of convicting one person” but would set a precedent for the future of the east African country.
Lissu: ‘Maneno Ya Kisiasa Hayawezi Kunifanya Nipatikane Na Hatia Ya Uhaini’
Mwenyekiti wa Chadema, Tundu Lissu, ameiambia Mahakama Kuu ya Tanzania kuwa ushahidi uliotolewa katika kesi ya uhaini inayomkabili haujathibitisha kwamba maneno aliyoyasema katika mkutano wa kisiasa yanakidhi vigezo vya kosa la uhaini kwa mujibu wa sheria za Tanzania.
Lissu: Kingai Amesema Hawezi Kunitetea
Kwa mujibu wa Lissu, baada ya mazungumzo hayo, Kingai alimweleza kuwa hayuko tayari kutoa ushahidi kwa upande wa utetezi, akisema yuko upande wa watu wanaotamani Lissu apatikane na hatia na atafurahi kusikia hilo.
Tanzania introduces mandatory Travel Insurance for foreign visitors
Visitors who arrive without the required cover may be denied entry into Tanzania.
LISSU: CDF.Mkunda, IGP.Wambura Na DCI Kingai Wako Nje Ya Nchi
Mashahidi watatu wa utetezi ambao Mahakama Kuu ya Tanzania, Kanda ya Dar es Salaam, iliamuru waitwe kutoa ushahidi katika kesi ya uhaini inayomkabili Mwenyekiti wa Chadema, Tundu Lissu,imeelezwa kuwa wako nje ya nchi, hali iliyosababisha kesi hiyo kuahirishwa hadi Ijumaa, Septemba 18, 2026.
DCI Kingai Kuja Kumtetea Lissu Ijumaa?
Mkurugenzi wa Upelelezi wa Makosa ya Jinai (DCI), Ramadhani Kingai, anatazamiwa kutoa ushahidi wake wa utetezi dhidi ya Mwenyekiti wa Chadema, Tundu Lissu, siku ya Ijumaa, Septemba 18, 2026.
EPP Group Nominates Tanzania’s Tundu Lissu for EU’s Top Human Rights Prize
The Sakharov Prize is the European Union’s highest tribute for human rights work, awarded annually by the European Parliament.
Heche: Lissu Hakutuambia Njia za Kuhamasisha Uasi
John Heche, ameiambia Mahakama Kuu kuwa licha ya kumsikia Lissu akizungumzia kuzuia na kuvuruga uchaguzi pamoja na kuhamasisha uasi, hakuwahi kuwaambia wao kama wafuasi au viongozi wa chama njia za kutekeleza kauli hizo.
Jamhuri Wamchimba Heche Kuhusu Utekwaji, Mali Zake Katika Kesi ya Lissu
Heche alisema hakuwahi kushuhudia mtu akitekwa kwa macho yake wala kumwona mtu akipotea, huku kuhusu baadhi ya matukio ya mauaji aliyoyataja akisema hakuwapo wakati yakitekelezwa.
