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Kenyan Police Seize Tanzanian Activist Twaha Mwaipaya, Missing

By Drooid · Oct 26, 2026, 4:53 PM UTC · How we work

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Kenyan police reported that Tanzanian activist Twaha Mwaipaya was seized and is missing.
The seizure occurred around 2 p.m. (1100 GMT) on Sunday, 25 October 2026, while he rode in a taxi.
Amnesty International Kenya urged authorities to urgently locate Mwaipaya and ensure his safety.
CHADEMA vice-chair John Heche appealed to Kenya for help locating Mwaipaya.
Maria Sarungi Tsehai warned he could be killed if taken to Tanzania.

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Kenyan police reported that Tanzanian activist Twaha Mwaipaya was seized and is missing.
The seizure occurred around 2 p.m. (1100 GMT) on Sunday, 25 October 2026, while he rode in a taxi.
Amnesty International Kenya urged authorities to urgently locate Mwaipaya and ensure his safety.
CHADEMA vice-chair John Heche appealed to Kenya for help locating Mwaipaya.
Maria Sarungi Tsehai warned he could be killed if taken to Tanzania.