Tanzanian MP’s Remark About Torture Stirs Up Outrage: A regional uproar has been sparked by a Tanzanian lawmaker’s demand that well-known Kenyan campaigners be tortured, sparking new concerns about East Africa’s dwindling democratic space.
We can’t presume that things will be that way forever.
The widening political values gap among its members is putting pressure on the East African Community (EAC), a regional organization that advocates for political and economic union.
“What is happening on the ground and what is written in the EAC treaty are very different,” a source with knowledge of the bloc’s activities stated. “This could damage the credibility of the EAC if it is not addressed.”
For many Kenyans, the message is unmistakable: Supporting one another in the region is essential to preserving their hard-won liberties.
According to Boniface Mwangi, “Ignoring threats next door puts democracy at risk everywhere.” “Our fight is not limited to Uganda or Tanzania. We are engaged in combat for East Africa’s essence.
Concurrently, the East Africa Law Society reiterated that their invitation to Karua and Mwangi was compliant with regional cooperation agreements and was lawful.
The discussion over the future of democracy in East Africa and what regular people can do to safeguard it is ongoing, much like Lissu’s trial.
