Social media activist Mwabili Mwagodi reported missing in Tanzania
Social media activist Mwabili Mwagodi. PHOTO | COURTESY
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Social media
activist Mwabili Mwagodi, a staunch critic of President William Ruto's regime,
has been reported missing in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, under unclear
circumstances.
Hussein Khalid, CEO
of Vocal Africa; a human rights organisation, shared the news in a post on X,
confirming that Mwagodi's sister, BBC Swahili news anchor Isabella Kituri had
reached out to him over the matter.
In the post, Kituri
shared that her brother, who works for Amani Beach Hotel in Kigamboni, has been
missing since Wednesday.
"We are
worried because he was in the frontline of blocking Ruto's church fundraising
missions in church and has been quite vocal mobilising Gen Z on social media
platforms," read part of the text message Kituri
sent
to Khalid.
"It seems
Samia Suluhu's government is working round the clock to target Kenyan
activists," added Khalid.
Citizen Digital
reached out to Mwagodi's family, who confirmed that they would share more details after holding a family
discussion.
Mwagodi has been a
vocal critic of some of the policies instituted by the Ruto regime.
In his latest
social media post on Wednesday, Mwagodi spammed the Directorate of Criminal
Investigations (DCI's) platform which had unveiled a new hotline to report
crime.
The activist posted
on his X account screenshots
featuring images of President Ruto, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, Deputy Inspector
General Eliud Lagat, DCI Director
Mohamed Amin, whom he labelled as 'criminals'.
Further, he has previously engaged in several online campaigns to
oppose the government's fundraising in churches, primarily those involving the
head of state.
In June 2024, he
led a campaign titled #CleanTheAltar, where he appealed to the church and
bishops to refrain from inviting politicians. He also used his online presence
to warn church leaders who entertained politicians on their altars.
One of the warnings
was issued to Reverend Simon Mutahi for inviting First Lady Racheal Ruto on his
altar, telling him, "I see you have invited Mrs. Rachel Ruto to your
church for a fundraiser. First of all, the money is looted from the taxes I pay
to this government of looters."
"The message
is to notify you that we are coming for the fundraiser. God bless you".
Not too long after,
Rev. Mutahi replied, "Good Evening Mwabili. Thank you for reaching out.
Please note that the First Lady will not be attending the fundraiser. You are
welcome to worship with us. Blessed night."
Kenyans on X have since began a trending hashtag #FreeMwabiliMwagodi following
the news of his disappearance.
Guys, Mwabili is Missing!
Abducted by Samia’s Government and this is SCARY to even think about.
Let’s pray and SHOUT for his release!@SuluhuSamia Release Mwabili Mwagodi!#FreeMwabiliMwagodi pic.twitter.com/yxVeoBAW5Y
Mwabili Mwagodi abducted in Tanzania. @SuluhuSamia is working with Ruto’s rogue regime to target activists. #FreeMwabiliMwagodi pic.twitter.com/7l5J9PRoRD
Mwabili Mwagodi abducted in Tanzania. @SuluhuSamia is working with Ruto’s rogue regime to target activists. #FreeMwabiliMwagodi pic.twitter.com/7l5J9PRoRD
Dear Suluhu, we want Mwabili Mwagodi back home. #FreeMwabiliMwagodi pic.twitter.com/bxWn5hzPEK— Arnold (@arnoldi254) July 25, 2025
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