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Tanzanian authorities have charged at least 405 people across several regions with treason-related offenses allegedly linked to efforts to disrupt the country’s 2025 General Election, while another 172 face charges of arson, vandalism, and armed robbery.
Dar es Salaam: Prominent Businesswoman Among the Accused
In Dar es Salaam, 145 citizens, including businesswoman Jennifer “Niffer” Bilikwaja Jovin, have been charged with conspiracy and treason. Court documents show four separate cases were filed at the Kisutu Resident Magistrate’s Court, accusing the defendants of plotting to undermine state authority between April and October 2025.
Read more: Niffer na wengine 97 wafunguliwa mashtaka, yakiwemo ya UHAINI kufuatia maandamano ya Oktoba 29, 2025
Niffer also faces an additional charge of incitement, accused of urging the public to resist police during alleged unlawful demonstrations. She and several others were remanded in custody following their court appearance on November 7, pending further hearings.
Her arrest on October 27 in Sinza came after social media reports claimed she had been abducted. Police later confirmed she had been detained on suspicion of inciting violence ahead of the elections.
Read more: Polisi: Tumemkamata mfanyabiashara Niffer kwa kuhamasisha vurugu na kuharibu miundombinu
Her Mother Plea to President Samia
In an emotional plea, Niffer’s mother, Mwanaisha Isack, appealed to President Samia Suluhu Hassan to pardon her daughter, describing her as the family’s main breadwinner.
Read more: Mama yake ‘Niffer’ amlilia Rais Samia kumwachia mwanae anayeshikiliwa na jeshi la Polisi
Dodoma: 42 Youths Face Similar Charges
In Dodoma, prosecutors have charged 42 youths with treason and conspiracy for allegedly planning to disrupt the election by damaging government property between May and October 2025. The charges were filed at the Dodoma Resident Magistrate’s Court.
Read more: Watanzania 17 washtakiwa kwa Uhaini Dodoma, idadi yafikia watu 162 nchi nzima
Njombe: Nine Charged with Treason
In Njombe, nine residents of Makambako Town Council appeared before the District Court on November 7, facing two counts of treason and conspiracy. Prosecutors allege they planned to obstruct the election and intimidate the government between March and October 2025.
Read more: Watu 9 washtakiwa kwa Uhaini Makambako, idadi yafikia watuhumiwa 196 nchi nzima
Mwanza: 114 Face Treason Charges
In Mwanza, 114 suspects arrested in Ilemela District between October 28 and 29 were charged with conspiracy and treason at the Ilemela District Court. The suspects were divided into three cases, with prosecutors alleging plans to sabotage the election and destroy public property in areas including Pasiansi, Bwiru Corner, and Kitangiri.
Read more: Washitakiwa 114 wafunguliwa kesi ya uhaini Mwanza, kufuatia maandamano Jumla yafikia 320 nchi nzima
172 Others Charged for Arson, Vandalism, and Robbery
Separately, 172 people were arraigned at the Nyamagana District Court in connection with violent incidents reported between October 29 and 30, 2025. They face charges including arson, malicious property damage, armed robbery, and unlawful assembly.
The prosecutions, which span multiple regions, come amid heightened political tensions as Tanzania prepares for its 2025 General Election.
Read more: Mwanza: Watu 172 wamepandishwa kizimbani na kusomewa mashtaka yakiwemo kuharibu mali, na unyang'anyi wa kutumia silaha
Dar es Salaam: Prominent Businesswoman Among the Accused
In Dar es Salaam, 145 citizens, including businesswoman Jennifer “Niffer” Bilikwaja Jovin, have been charged with conspiracy and treason. Court documents show four separate cases were filed at the Kisutu Resident Magistrate’s Court, accusing the defendants of plotting to undermine state authority between April and October 2025.
Read more: Niffer na wengine 97 wafunguliwa mashtaka, yakiwemo ya UHAINI kufuatia maandamano ya Oktoba 29, 2025
Niffer also faces an additional charge of incitement, accused of urging the public to resist police during alleged unlawful demonstrations. She and several others were remanded in custody following their court appearance on November 7, pending further hearings.
Her arrest on October 27 in Sinza came after social media reports claimed she had been abducted. Police later confirmed she had been detained on suspicion of inciting violence ahead of the elections.
Read more: Polisi: Tumemkamata mfanyabiashara Niffer kwa kuhamasisha vurugu na kuharibu miundombinu
Her Mother Plea to President Samia
In an emotional plea, Niffer’s mother, Mwanaisha Isack, appealed to President Samia Suluhu Hassan to pardon her daughter, describing her as the family’s main breadwinner.
Read more: Mama yake ‘Niffer’ amlilia Rais Samia kumwachia mwanae anayeshikiliwa na jeshi la Polisi
Dodoma: 42 Youths Face Similar Charges
In Dodoma, prosecutors have charged 42 youths with treason and conspiracy for allegedly planning to disrupt the election by damaging government property between May and October 2025. The charges were filed at the Dodoma Resident Magistrate’s Court.
Read more: Watanzania 17 washtakiwa kwa Uhaini Dodoma, idadi yafikia watu 162 nchi nzima
Njombe: Nine Charged with Treason
In Njombe, nine residents of Makambako Town Council appeared before the District Court on November 7, facing two counts of treason and conspiracy. Prosecutors allege they planned to obstruct the election and intimidate the government between March and October 2025.
Read more: Watu 9 washtakiwa kwa Uhaini Makambako, idadi yafikia watuhumiwa 196 nchi nzima
Mwanza: 114 Face Treason Charges
In Mwanza, 114 suspects arrested in Ilemela District between October 28 and 29 were charged with conspiracy and treason at the Ilemela District Court. The suspects were divided into three cases, with prosecutors alleging plans to sabotage the election and destroy public property in areas including Pasiansi, Bwiru Corner, and Kitangiri.
Read more: Washitakiwa 114 wafunguliwa kesi ya uhaini Mwanza, kufuatia maandamano Jumla yafikia 320 nchi nzima
172 Others Charged for Arson, Vandalism, and Robbery
Separately, 172 people were arraigned at the Nyamagana District Court in connection with violent incidents reported between October 29 and 30, 2025. They face charges including arson, malicious property damage, armed robbery, and unlawful assembly.
The prosecutions, which span multiple regions, come amid heightened political tensions as Tanzania prepares for its 2025 General Election.
Read more: Mwanza: Watu 172 wamepandishwa kizimbani na kusomewa mashtaka yakiwemo kuharibu mali, na unyang'anyi wa kutumia silaha