Tanzanian rights groups have expressed concerns about the broader implications of the ban, describing it as part of a troubling pattern of digital repression, particularly ahead of the October 2025 elections
The violence erupted on Saba Saba Day (meaning Seven Seven) when demonstrators annually mark the events of July 7, 1990 when Kenyans rose up to demand a return to multi-party democracy after years of autocratic rule by then-president Daniel arap Moi.
The Saba Saba protests are held each year to commemorate the historic events of July 7th 1990, when Kenyans took to the streets demanding free elections and the introduction of multi-party democracy.
DCI ilimhusisha Kinyagia na chapisho la uchochezi lililosambaa kwenye mtandao wa X (zamani Twitter), likihamasisha maandamano ya Gen Z ya Juni 25. Picha hiyo ilibeba nembo ya taifa na ratiba ya shughuli za kisiasa, ikiwemo maandamano kuelekea Ikulu na uapisho wa “baraza la mpito”.
Kinyagia, known for his digital activism and association with the Gen Z protest movement, had been sought by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) over unspecified allegations.
Kesi ya Lissu ngoma nzito, maamuzi ya DPP, na Mahakama Kuu yasubiriwa
We place full confidence in your firm’s commitment to justice, rule of law and democratic integrity.
Agizo hilo, lililotolewa rasmi leo Juni 25, 2025, linanukuu madai ya ukiukaji wa Kifungu cha 33(2) na 34(1) cha Katiba ya Kenya, pamoja na Kifungu cha 461 cha Sheria ya Mawasiliano na Habari ya Kenya (Kenya Information and Communications Act).
Mwaka jana, takriban watu 60 waliuawa na vikosi vya usalama wakati wa maandamano yaliyodumu kwa wiki kadhaa, yaliyosababishwa na kupanda kwa ushuru na hali ngumu ya kiuchumi, hasa kwa vijana. Maandamano hayo yalifikia kilele tarehe 25 Juni, wakati maelfu walipovamia jengo la bunge.
The activists, Praise Aloikin , Claire Namara and Norah Kobusingye, were arrested by police and are currently being held at Wandegeya Police Station.
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