Also known as: President Samia Suluhu · Suluhu · Tanzanian counterpart · President Suluhu · Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu
President of Tanzania who questioned Kenya's oil refinery claims and urged tougher measures against Gen Z activists during President Ruto's May 2026 state visit.
Hosted Kenyan President William Ruto on a state visit where she publicly distanced herself from his assertions about an oil refinery planned for Tanga and urged him to apply stricter measures against Gen Z activists across East Africa. The visit also produced bilateral directives to eliminate trade barriers between Kenya and Tanzania by end of May 2026.
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.
16 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
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.
16 hours ago · 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 →