Also known as: President Samia Suluhu · Tanzanian counterpart · President Suluhu · Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu · Tanzania president Samia Suluhu
President of Tanzania who criticized Gen Z protesters and questioned Kenya's oil refinery plans during President Ruto's May 2026 state visit.
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Capital News
… Buoyed by recent developments and political goodwill spearheaded by Presidents Samia Suluhu and William Ruto, Amsons Group is committed to playing a role as an economic development bridge. …
EDHA NAHDI: When Tanzanian capital meets Kenyan industrial spirit, the results are transformativeCapital News
… Kenya was represented at the ceremony by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, who confirmed his arrival in Entebbe on behalf of President William Ruto for the swearing-in ceremony attended by regional leaders and at least 15 Heads of State including Tanzania’s Samia Suluhu.
Janet Museveni misses Yoweri Museveni’s seventh-term inauguration amid prolonged public absenceCitizen Digital
… Mwangi asked President William Ruto to ignore remarks by his Tanzanian counterpart Samia Suluhu calling for whipping of Gen Zs and activists, stating that they have a right to demonstrate. …
Activist Boniface Mwangi rallies Gen Z voters in 2027 presidential bidThe Standard
President William Ruto during recent meeting with Tanzania president Samia Suluhu as criticism mounts over economic data, political shifts and regional diplomacy. …
Ruto suffers the blushes after 'tendering' Tanga refinery without SuluhuCitizen Digital
… chagua says Ruto was ‘benchmarking’ in Tanzania on handling Gen Z protests By Joseph Muia May 06, 2026 07:20 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter President William Ruto and his Tanzanian counterpart Samia Suluhu …
Gachagua says Ruto was ‘benchmarking’ in Tanzania on handling Gen Z protestsThe Standard
President Samia Suluhu’s hardline remarks against Gen Z activists have cast a spotlight on William Ruto’s conspicuous silence, raising questions about whether Kenya is aligning with a regional push to rein in youth-led dissent. …
Suluhu's crackdown call on Gen Z, rights activists puts Ruto on spotThe Standard
… He was forced to offer an explanation to MPs in Dodoma on Tuesday, after President Samia Suluhu asked him to explain his assertion that an oil refinery would be constructed in the coastal town of Tanga. …
Ruto's diplomatic gaffes as Suluhu puts a new twistThe Standard
President William Ruto has defended his recent announcement that Kenya and Uganda planned to build a crude oil refinery in Tanzania after being taken to task by President Samia Suluhu. …
Suluhu questions Ruto over plans to construct oil refinery in TangaThe Standard
… He was forced to offer an explanation to MPs in Dodoma on Tuesday, after President Samia Suluhu asked him to explain his assertion that an oil refinery would be constructed in the coastal town of Tanga. …
Diplomatic gaffes: How Ruto's premature, provocative declarations are eroding Kenya's credibilityCapital News
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania, May 5 — President William Ruto and his Tanzanian counterpart Samia Suluhu have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening regional integration by directing the removal of all non-tariff barriers to trade between their countries by the end of May 2026. …
Kenya, Tanzania Set May 2026 Deadline to Eliminate Trade BarriersAmsons Group, a Tanzanian investor, describes recent acquisitions in Kenya's cement sector—including a 69% stake in East African Portland Cement and controlling stakes in Bamburi Cement—as part of broader bilateral economic cooperation between Kenya and Tanzania, citing a skilled Kenyan workforce and strong market demand for infrastructure.
15 May 2026 · Capital News →
Amsons Group, a Tanzanian investor, describes recent acquisitions in Kenya's cement sector—including a 69% stake in East African Portland Cement and controlling stakes in Bamburi Cement—as part of broader bilateral economic cooperation between Kenya and Tanzania, citing a skilled Kenyan workforce and strong market demand for infrastructure.
15 May 2026 · Capital News →
Uganda's First Lady Janet Museveni was notably absent from President Yoweri Museveni's seventh-term inauguration at Kampala's Kololo Ceremonial Grounds on Tuesday, with no publicly recorded appearance since March 21. Her absence deepens scrutiny following the unexplained presence of a Ugandan presidential jet in the United States.
12 May 2026 · Capital News →
Presidential aspirant Boniface Mwangi called on Gen Z voters to support his 2027 election bid during the 'Into The Ballot' initiative, encouraging young people to use voter cards. He also urged President Ruto to disregard Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu's remarks about Gen Z, asserting they have a right to demonstrate.
9 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto faces criticism over his handling of the Tanga refinery matter, amid concerns about economic data, political shifts, and regional diplomacy with Tanzania President Samia Suluhu.
8 May 2026 · The Standard →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua alleged at a rally in Kandara, Murang'a County, that President William Ruto travelled to Tanzania to learn tactics for dealing with Gen Z protesters. Gachagua also claimed the President's allies were infiltrating opposition formations ahead of the 2027 General Election.
6 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
During President Ruto's official visit to Tanzania, President Samia Suluhu made hardline remarks against Gen Z activists, describing them as "unruly children" claiming to defend democracy across East Africa. Her comments have drawn attention to Ruto's silence on the matter, raising questions about whether Kenya is joining a regional effort to constrain youth-led dissent.
6 May 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto was asked by President Samia Suluhu to explain his assertion that an oil refinery would be constructed in the coastal town of Tanga during his State visit to Tanzania, after Suluhu distanced herself from his proclamations.
6 May 2026 · The Standard →
President Ruto defended Kenya and Uganda's announced plans to build a crude oil refinery in Tanga, Tanzania, after President Suluhu questioned the project during his state visit. Ruto and Uganda's president had announced the refinery plan in April.
6 May 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto faced criticism during a State visit to Tanzania when host President Samia Suluhu distanced herself from his claims about an oil refinery in Tanga, forcing him to explain the assertion to MPs in Dodoma.
6 May 2026 · The Standard →
President Ruto and Tanzanian counterpart Samia Suluhu have directed the removal of all non-tariff barriers to trade between the two countries by the end of May 2026. The directive, issued during bilateral talks in Dar es Salaam, aims to enhance trade efficiency and reduce the cost of doing business across the region.
5 May 2026 · Capital News →
Former Chief Justice David Maraga has criticized President William Ruto and Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu for discussing plans to jointly discipline Gen Z protesters, saying their "axis of tyranny" threatens to return East Africa to autocracy. Suluhu called for Ruto to work with her to address Gen Z unrest in both countries during Ruto's state visit to Tanzania.
5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu has urged Kenyan counterpart William Ruto to apply tough disciplinary measures against young people agitating for good governance, saying youth activism should be handled strictly across the East African bloc and that those breaching conduct standards will face the law.
5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Linda Mwananchi political faction has raised concerns over President William Ruto's visit to Tanzania, arguing it lacks reciprocal benefit to Kenyans and that addressing the Tanzanian parliament risks endorsing a regime flagged for democratic integrity issues during its 2025 elections.
4 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto is in Tanzania for a two-day state visit to strengthen diplomatic and economic relations, during which he will meet President Samia Suluhu and address Parliament in Dodoma. The visit will include talks on trade, investment, infrastructure and transport, and the signing of cooperation agreements and Memoranda of Understanding.
4 May 2026 · Capital News →