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#TANZANIA: HUMAN RIGHTS FOUNDATION CONDEMNS DISAPPEARANCE OF TANZANIAN CRITIC HUMPHREY POLEPOLE
Polepole, known for his outspoken criticism of President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s administration, vanished amid a wave of repression targeting dissenting voices ahead of Tanzania’s October 29 elections.

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Mwanzo TV @mwanzotv.bsky.social · 1d

#KENYA: HAPPY MAZINGIRA DAY! LET'S GROW KENYA GREEN
Today, October 10, Kenya marks its second Mazingira Day, a national holiday dedicated to environmental conservation and climate action. At Mwanzo TV, we join fellow Kenyans in celebrating this powerful shift toward ecological responsibility.

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Mwanzo TV @mwanzotv.bsky.social · 2d

#KENYA: ODM TOURNAMENT HEATS UP: BANDARI TO CLASH WITH GOR MAHIA IN FINAL
Former AFC Leopards captain Levis Opiyo emerged as the hero of the day as Bandari FC booked their place in the ODM@20 Tournament final after knocking out Ingwe in a tense semifinal clash

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ODM TOURNAMENT HEATS UP: BANDARI TO CLASH WITH GOR MAHIA IN FINAL

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Mwanzo TV @mwanzotv.bsky.social · 2d

#KENYA: WIPER PARTY SET TO ENDORSE KALONZO AS 2027 FLAGBEARER AT UHURU PARK NDC
Preparations are complete for tomorrow’s National Delegates Conference (NDC) set to take place at Uhuru Park, according to Kathiani MP Robert Mbui.
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WIPER PARTY SET TO ENDORSE KALONZO AS 2027 FLAGBEARER AT UHURU PARK NDC

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Mwanzo TV @mwanzotv.bsky.social · 2d

#KENYA: COURT ALLOWS AG TO CHALLENGE INCLUSION OF PRESIDENT RUTO IN ADVISORS PETITION
Justice Bahati Mwamuye ruled that the objection will focus solely on whether the President should be formally joined in the proceedings

Mwanzo TV @mwanzotv.bsky.social · 2d

#TANZANIA: POLEPOLE’S MOTHER ARRIVES IN COURT AHEAD OF SON’S ALLEGED ABDUCTION HEARING
His lawyer, Peter Kibatala, told the court that Polepole has never faced any criminal charges and that the family believes he is being held incommunicado by members of the Tanzania Police Force.

Mwanzo TV @mwanzotv.bsky.social · 3d

#KENYA: TOURISM STAKEHOLDERS URGED TO EMBRACE NEW TRAVEL TRENDS
Tourism players in Kenya and the African continent have been challenged to embrace new tourism trends so as to attract global modern-day travelers.
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TOURISM STAKEHOLDERS URGED TO EMBRACE NEW TRAVEL TRENDS

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Mwanzo TV @mwanzotv.bsky.social · 3d

#CAMEROON: BIYA GEARS UP FOR CAMPAIGN CLIMAX AHEAD OF CAMEROON ELECTION
Cameroon's president Paul Biya, 92, who has been in power for more than four decades and is running for an eighth term, arrives in Maroua, in the far north of the country, for a campaign rally.
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BIYA GEARS UP FOR CAMPAIGN CLIMAX AHEAD OF CAMEROON ELECTION

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Mwanzo TV @mwanzotv.bsky.social · 3d

#EGYPT: US, QATAR, TURKEY TO JOIN THIRD DAY OF GAZA PEACE TALKS IN EGYPT
Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Turkey's intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin, Trump's special Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner are all due to attend the talks.

Mwanzo TV @mwanzotv.bsky.social · 3d

#KENYA: EX-MORTUARY ATTENDANT ACCUSED OF TAKING BRIBE TO RELEASE BODY AT MBAGATHI HOSPITAL
A former mortuary attendant at Mbagathi Hospital is facing bribery allegations after reportedly receiving Ksh40,000 to unlawfully release a body from the facility.

Mwanzo TV @mwanzotv.bsky.social · 3d

#BREAKING: TANZANIAN MP ASPIRANT KILLED IN MOB ATTACK AFTER STUBBING ALLEGATIONS
According to Kilimanjaro Regional Police Commander Simon Maigwa, Ntuyehabi was attacked by a mob after allegedly stabbing another man, Abdul Issa Mohamed, during a dispute over money while drinking.

Mwanzo TV @mwanzotv.bsky.social · 3d

#TANZANIA: TANZANIA COURT SET TO HEAR PETITION FILED ON POLEPOLE’S ALLEGED DISAPPEARANCE
The petition was filed by Advocate Peter Kibatala under a certificate of urgency on October 7, seeking a court order compelling authorities to either produce Polepole in court or disclose his whereabouts.

Mwanzo TV @mwanzotv.bsky.social · 4d

#KENYA: KENYA FULL OF CONFIDENCE AHEAD OF WORLD CUP QUALIFIER
Kenya’s Harambee Stars has arrived to Burundi today ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Burundi and Ivory Coast.
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KENYA FULL OF CONFIDENCE AHEAD OF WORLD CUP QUALIFIER

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Mwanzo TV @mwanzotv.bsky.social · 4d

#TANZANIA: POLEPOLE'S MOTHER BREAKS SILENCE: PLEADS FOR HER SON'S RELEASE
Speaking to BBC News, she urged authorities or anyone holding him to set him free if he is still alive.
“Free my son if he is alive. If he isn’t, bring him to me so I bury him myself, don’t dump him into the ocean,”

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Mwanzo TV @mwanzotv.bsky.social · 4d

Tanzania Police summons Humphrey Polepole's brother over his abduction
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Tanzania Police summons Humphrey Polepole's brother over his abduction - Mwanzo TV

The incident has sparked concern about the safety of government critics and the protection of human rights in Tanzania, with many calling for a swift and transparent investigation.

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Mwanzo TV @mwanzotv.bsky.social · 4d

#KENYA: KMPDU CONDEMNS COG OVER DENIAL OF INFANT DEATHS IN KIAMBU
In a statement released on Tuesday, KMPDU accused the CoG of “callous insensitivity and disdain,” describing its response as “heartless,” “politically malicious,” and a “grotesque display of indifference” to human life.

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Mwanzo TV @mwanzotv.bsky.social · 4d

‘’I’m the virus?’’, Gachagua warns ODM for dragging him into Raila Odinga’s health debate

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‘’I’m the virus?’’, Gachagua warns ODM for dragging him into Raila Odinga’s health debate - Mwanzo TV

"I saw ODM people talking nonsense. They say their leader has problems. Now they want to blame Kalonzo and me. Is Kalonzo a virus? Is he a Bacteria? Now, where does Raila Odinga's disease have to do w...

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Mwanzo TV @mwanzotv.bsky.social · 4d

DRC Catholic bishops opposes Joseph Kabila death sentence
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DRC Catholic bishops opposes Joseph Kabila death sentence - Mwanzo TV

The National Council of Bishops of Congo (CENCO) has strongly condemned the death sentence handed down to former President Joseph Kabila by the High Military Court in Kinshasa.

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Mwanzo TV @mwanzotv.bsky.social · 4d

Tanzania Human Rights Centre Condemns Abduction of Humphrey Polepole
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Tanzania Human Rights Centre Condemns Abduction of Humphrey Polepole - Mwanzo TV

Polepole was violently taken from his Dar es Salaam home on Monday night by ‘’unknown individuals’’ and his whereabouts are unknown.

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Mwanzo TV @mwanzotv.bsky.social · 4d

#TANZANIA: TANZANIAN AUTHORITIES SUMMON POLEPOLE’S BROTHER OVER ALLEGED ABDUCTION
As part of the inquiry, authorities are seeking Augustino Polepole, who identified himself as Humphrey’s brother, for cooperation and clarification regarding statements he made online.

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Mwanzo TV @mwanzotv.bsky.social · 4d

#KENYA: KENYAN OLYMPIC LEGEND HEZEKIAH NYAMAU DIES IN NAKURU HOSPITAL
Nyamau, who was 78, was a celebrated Olympian best known for his role in Kenya’s historic 4x400m relay team that won gold at the 1972 Munich Olympics and silver at the 1968 Mexico City Games

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Mwanzo TV @mwanzotv.bsky.social · 5d

#KENYA: KINGI FIRES WARNING SHOT AT MCAS OVER HASTY IMPEACHMENT
Senate speaker Amason Kingi has challenged Members of County Assemblies to always have a water tight evidence before rolling out impeachment processes in their respective counties.
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KINGI FIRES WARNING SHOT AT MCAS OVER HASTY IMPEACHMENT

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Mwanzo TV @mwanzotv.bsky.social · 5d

#KENYA: ACTIVISTS THREATEN TO OCCUPY UGANDA EMBASSY IN NAIROBI OVER MISSING KENYANS
A group of Kenyan activists now threatens to stage a massive demonstration if two Kenyans, Nick Oyoo and Bob Njagi will now be released by Thursday morning.
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ACTIVISTS THREATEN TO OCCUPY UGANDA EMBASSY IN NAIROBI OVER MISSING KENYANS

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Mwanzo TV @mwanzotv.bsky.social · 5d

#KENYA: RIGHTS GROUPS DEMAND RELEASE OF KENYAN ACTIVISTS IN UGANDA
Kenyan rights groups and family members issue a plea for the release of two activists who went missing last week in Uganda.
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RIGHTS GROUPS DEMAND RELEASE OF KENYAN ACTIVISTS IN UGANDA

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Mwanzo TV @mwanzotv.bsky.social · 5d

😱😱 GACHAGUA FIRES BACK OVER RAILA HEALTH ALLEGATIONS
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😱😱 GACHAGUA FIRES BACK OVER RAILA HEALTH ALLEGATIONS

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