President Ruto Apologizes To Tanzanians On Behalf Of Kenyans Following Online Feud (Video)

President William Ruto has moved to reassure Tanzania of Kenya’s commitment to strong diplomatic relations, following a recent incident where several Kenyan activists were reportedly detained and mistreated in Tanzania.

Speaking at the Annual National Prayer Breakfast in Nairobi, President Ruto extended an olive branch to Tanzania, and by extension, Uganda.

“To our neighbours from Tanzania, if we have wronged you in any way, we ask for your forgiveness. If there is any misstep that we have done, we apologise,” he stated, adding, “If there is anything that Kenyans have done that is not right, we want to apologise.” Ruto emphasized Kenya’s desire to build a relationship that fosters regional greatness.

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Tanzanian President Suluhu Reiterates Stance Against ‘Outside Interference’

Meanwhile, Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan, speaking at an event on Saturday, May 24, reiterated her firm stance against what she described as “outsiders” attempting to destabilize the country. Suluhu vowed to prevent any external interference, pledging to safeguard Tanzania’s sovereignty and interests.

She urged both government officials and citizens to remain vigilant and proactive in protecting the nation from negative external influences.

“The duty to protect this country is not mine alone, nor is it solely that of the defense and security forces; it is the responsibility of all of us,” she asserted in Swahili.

Her statement follows the deportation of People’s Liberation Party (PLP) leader Martha Karua, former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga, Hanida Adan, and Hussein Khalid. These individuals had traveled to Tanzania to show solidarity with opposition leader Tundu Lissu, who was facing treason charges. Two other activists, Boniface Mwangi from Kenya and Agather Atuhaire from Uganda, were also detained and later deported.

According to President Suluhu, their actions constituted external interference in Tanzania’s internal affairs. “We have seen a flow of activists within our region starting to interfere in our affairs. They may have been controlled in their own countries, but they will not come and destroy us here,” she warned.

The President alleged that some of these activists are under surveillance or pressure in their home nations and are now attempting to shift their focus to Tanzania. She expressed concern that these individuals, having contributed to unrest elsewhere, are seeking to replicate that chaos in a country she described as “peaceful and united.”

“They have destroyed their countries, and now the only peaceful and united country is ours. Do not allow people who have ruined their countries to come and cause problems here,” Suluhu cautioned, urging law enforcement agencies to act swiftly whenever public order is threatened.

Watch Ruto’s speech below;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=421nub5R5ls