Kenyan Activist Detained After Tanzanian Police Twitter Hack

Kenyan Activist Detained in Tanzania After Police Twitter Hack Spreads False Death Report On May 20th, 2025, Tanzanian authorities detained Boniface Mwangi, a prominent Kenyan activist, following a hack of the official Tanzanian Police Twitter account. The hack resulted in the false announcement of President Samia Suluhu's death, causing widespread panic and confusion. The video shows news reports detailing the event and the subsequent protests by Kenyan activists in Mombasa. "They are trying to scare the citizens of East Africa into complete disarray," stated one Kenyan activist interviewed in the video, expressing concern about the Tanzanian government's actions. The incident highlights the vulnerability of social media platforms to misinformation and the potential impact on international relations. The detention of Mwangi sparked immediate protests in Kenya, with activists raising concerns about freedom of expression and the need for accountability in the digital age. The video itself offers compelling visual evidence of the news reports and the protests that followed. The situation remains tense, with ongoing investigations into the Twitter hack and the circumstances surrounding Mwangi's detainment. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of verifying information from official sources and the potential consequences of unchecked misinformation spread through social media.