- Deputy President Kithure Kindiki arrived in Dodoma, Tanzania, in a special fashion for the swearing in of the president-elect, Samia Suluhu
- On Monday, November 3, the local media explained how the event will take place, including tight security
- The election was marred by violent protests against the Settlement, which resulted in several deaths and injuries
President William Ruto will not attend the swearing in of his fellow Tanzanian president, Samia Solution Hassanscheduled for Monday, November 3.
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Instead, he has appointed the Deputy President Kithur Kindiki to represent him at the event, showing the ongoing diplomatic relations between the two East African countries.
A video shared online showed Kindiki arriving at the venue before the party started.
The local media announced that the oath will be held at the Dodoma Palace, instead of the traditional stadium, and the public will not be allowed to attend.
The event will also be held under tight security, with internet access being restricted throughout the country following protest after the election.
Did Ruto congratulate Samia Suluhu?
Ruto had earlier congratulated Suluhu by winning the election again, emphasizing the shared vision between Kenya and Tanzania for East Africa with peace, prosperity, and solidarity, according to their commitments under the East African Community.
In a statement, Ruto also urged Tanzanians to maintain peace and asked political leaders to prioritize dialogue and tolerance.
“I encourage all politicians and stakeholders to focus on dialogue and tolerance as they strive to resolve any issues to protect democracy and stability,” he said.
Meanwhile, schools and colleges across Tanzania remained closed, with public transport services suspended as the country prepares for a high-profile but scaled-down swearing-in.
How many votes did Samia Suluhu get?
Suluhu won a landslide victory in the October 29 election, receiving more than 31 million of the 32 million votes cast, according to the Electoral Commission.
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However, the election was marred by conflict and protests, with opposition parties claiming that more than 700 protesters were killed by security forces during the protests.
Opposition leaders, who were barred from participating and some were in prison months before the election, protested the results and demanded new elections.
Despite the protests, Suluhu maintained in his victory speech that the process was free and democratic, dismissing the protesters as non-nationals.
Who caused the violence in Tanzania?
At the same time, the Tanzanian police spokesman, David Misime, said that non-citizens of the country entered illegally with the intention of committing crimes, including violent incidents.
According to Misime, the criminals pretended to be businessmen, especially in the boda boda sector, and settled in major cities like Dar es Salaam, Arusha, and Mbeya.
He said the police began an immediate search for suspects and encouraged citizens to report unusual citizens living in their homes or businesses.
According to the police, citizens who fail to report these people will face severe legal consequences if these foreigners are found on their properties.
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