Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign & Diaspora Affairs, Musalia Mudavadi announced that the last two Kenyans detained in Tanzania over the country’s post-election unrest had been released.
Mudavadi addressed a joint media briefing at his rural home in Kakamega County today, November 20, 2025, and confirmed that the two have been released by the Tanzania authorities, and that the Kenya High Commission in Dar es Salaam was making final arrangements to have them brought back home.
The two had been arrested following protests which erupted on November 29, 2025, during Tanzania’s General Election.
Mudavadi also updated on the case of activists Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo, who were abducted in Kampala earlier on October
He said that President Ruto reached out personally to Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, a factor that saw the activists released after 38 days in captivity. Mudavadi also said he had written to the government of Uganda, demanding their release on Kenya’s behalf, to ensure its citizens’ safety wherever they are.
Regarding claims that retired President Uhuru Kenyatta was involved in the efforts to secure the release, Mudavadi said the government appreciates any leader who may have assisted in resolving the matter.
He said the Kenya High Commission in Uganda has been facilitating the safe return of Njagi and Oyoo, fully supporting them throughout the repatriation process.
Mudavadi used the moment to call on Kenyans who travel or live abroad to respect the laws of their host countries, pointing out that many of the problems leading to arrests or diplomatic interventions could be avoided with compliance.
Government Assures Continued Protection of Kenyans in the Diaspora The Cabinet Secretary noted that Kenyans abroad had continued to face challenges. He said his ministry is actively engaging the foreign governments to offer better security and service support for Kenyans living abroad.
Mudavadi expressed confidence that dialogue remains the best approach through which issues affecting the diaspora communities and regional concerns in the African continent will be resolved.
