Mkulima wa Kahawa retweeted
Replying to @TunduALissu
@TunduALissu @ChademaTZ2
It is with profound sadness that I have learnt of the passing of Tundu Lissu’s elder brother, Alute Lissu Mughwai. My heartfelt condolences go out to Tundu and his entire family during this difficult and painful time.
During my visit to Tanzania in April 2025, I had the opportunity to meet Alute Mughwai, who, like his brother Tundu Lissu, was a lawyer. He had come to represent his brother at the Kisutu Court. This personal encounter makes his passing particularly close to my heart.
We are fighting so hard for freedom, justice and dignity across East Africa, and Tundu Lissu has been at the forefront of this struggle—standing firmly for the rights of his people and the democratic future of our region.
Yet today, he must bear the profound pain of losing his brother from behind prison walls, unable to stand beside his family and mourn with them. That his family must postpone the burial in the hope that he will be freed in time to lay his brother to rest is deeply heartbreaking.
It is profoundly painful that a man who has given so much to the struggle for freedom must now face such a personal loss without the freedom to grieve as he should.
We will continue to stand with Tundu and to demand his release. He ought to be free to mourn his brother, to stand with his family in this hour of grief, and to continue the struggle for a more just, free and democratic East Africa.
May Alute Mughwai rest in peace, and may his family find strength, comfort and courage during this difficult time.
#FreeTunduLissu
Mkulima wa Kahawa retweeted
My random highlights and takeaways from @godbless_lema's presser earlier today
-First, for some intellectual honesty, I must declare a conflict of interest: I have issues with LA influencer (Mange), mostly regarding her sourcing of info and her self-righteousness. So, this is perhaps not a very neutral take, I guess. Thought I should mention that because she features a lot in the presser
-Well, that was a very long, combative 🥊 and at times emotional presser. Lema had a lot to get off his chest, totally understandable
-He went very hard on 🇺🇸 LA influencer, called Mshezi, Muongo & Mpumbavu. Lema emphatically says she is feeding CDM supporters lies, innuendo, slander and lots of gossip. Says it is pure character assassination, and he had to defend himself and his family
-Lema is pissed off CDM members are just swallowing rumors and gossips peddled by LA influencer and her loyal fans. He looked super disappointed here especially with how CDM members are letting LA influencer and her fans influence how they feel about him and the party. Basically sheep who follow herd without any thoughts of their own. He has a point
-He's ready to take accountability if the 'middlemen' allegations plus other rumors are confirmed by the party. He has nothing to hide. This is very important
-Says Wanaharakati must be realistic and pragmatic about operating climate, overseas vs Tz-based, considering varying degrees of risks and exposure vs the state. Can't argue with that. He gave an example here which I'm sure will rattle some 🔧
-He advised Pambalu not to travel back to Tz due to impending security risks and was shocked to see him in Arusha. Contrary to rumors spread by Hilda and others. Lema brought a young CDM cadre to prove that
-Lema also called on CDM leaders to intervene and respond timely when leaders are being attacked and their image tarnished by wanaharakati. He feels isolated and suggests the party is somehow scared to condemn some issues. Over to you @jjmnyika
-On Maaridhiano and asali 🍯 allegations: Lema says CDM central committee has already made it very clear about the 2 main conditions for maaridhiano. But he added he has been doing 'strategic engagements' and lobbying behind closed doors which is normal in politics and doesn't imply kulamba asali. Perhaps this raises questions about this kind of bargaining, engagement, and deal-making. Even if he is doing so with good intentions, is he operating outside party structures? Perhaps he has CDM's blessing in all of this, or maybe not! I completely understand those with concerns and reservations. The party should tell us more; again, evidence matters
-After a barrage of attacks, it's great that he finally got a chance to share his side of the story IMO. He is not perfect; no one is. Ohh wait, LA influencer is perfect and always perfect and right according to her blind faithfulls
-My final thoughts: The absolute last thing CDM needs is infighting and divisiveness. The real danger is losing sight of the bigger picture. TAL verdict is a few days away; all cadres and supporters must stick together, the stakes couldn't be higher. As I wrote 2 months ago, the tension (within CDM) between wanasiasa and certain section of wanaharakati is at all time high, and serving no one apart from CCM party-state which loves seeing CDM fractured with infighting 😟
🎤💤💤
Mkulima wa Kahawa retweeted
1. Kiri umetenda kosa.
2. Omba msamaha na utubu kwa maana umeua damu zisizo na hatia.
3. Wajibika, hukumu wote waliotenda makosa (walioua ndugu zetu).
4. Futa kesi na fungulia wote wenye kesi za kisiasa.
5. Eleza uma waliotekwa wako wapi, kama wako hai warudishe, kama hawapo hai hukumu waliowatoa uhai.
6. Itisha maridhiano, yaambatane na tume huru, katiba mpya na mchakato wa uchaguzi upya!!
NA HAYO NDIO YATAKUWA MARIDHIANO YA KWELI NA HAKI
Mkulima wa Kahawa retweeted
Naingia kulala naomba niwaache na hii clip…..
1. Zingatia “Huyo mtu wa kati aliekuwa anafanya huo uratibu ”. Yani dalali.
Kelele zote alizopiga kwa Zitto, na yeye kaishia kufanya kile kile.
2. Zingatia alipewa nauli na gharama za huko Dar, Sasa connect dots na issue ya sea cliff.
I think mpaka sasa nchi nzima inajua huyo “Mtu wa kati” ni Godbless Lema.
Kuna siku hii familia itamtaja kwa jina…..
Nna swali, Chadema kama chama walitoa ahadi na msimamo kwa wananchi kuwa hawatopiga magoti kwa wauwaji, sasa imebainika kuwa mmoja wao anafanya kazi na wauwaji na alijaribu kuishawishi familia ya Lissu ikapige magoti kwa wauwaji, hatua gani zitachukuliwa???
Pia wananchi inabidi wampige marufuku Lema kutaja jina la Lissu kuanzia Leo. Anatumia mateso ya Lissu kuhalalisha usaliti wake.
Lissu kasema hadharani, hataki huruma anataka haki, Lema why anafosi kufanya kitu Lissu amekikataa? Yeye ndio anampenda sana Lissu kuliko sisi?? Wasaliti waache kumtumia Lissu kwenye ushetani wao.
Moja ya somo tulilopata kwenye hili sakata, dada yenu siwezi kuongea vitu sensitive au kuongea jambo la kumchafua mtu bila kuwa na uhakika wa 100%. Imagine inteview zote zilizofanywa ili nionekane muongo kwa wananchi na Lema aonekane sio msaliti ila leo Mungu kawaonyesha Watanzania dada yao waliemwamini miaka yote hajabadilika.
Mkulima wa Kahawa retweeted
Today, the U.S. Embassy community joined me to honor the memory of all those who lost their lives in the violence surrounding Tanzania’s October 2025 general elections. We remember them, and the families who still grieve and seek answers. As I said to the U.S. Senate during my confirmation hearing, this will not be swept under the rug.
Tunatambua wao wametangulia lkn wameacha nyuma kumbukumbu zisizofutika katika mioyo ya familia, ndugu, jamaa na Taifa kwa ujumla.
Wameacha maumivu yasioelekeza katika Taifa.
Pamoja na kuwaombea pumziko jema, tunawashangilia kwa kulinda Imani na kupigania kesho bora ya Taifa leo.
Damu zao zisizo na hatia yoyote na ziendelee kulia na wote waliowadhulumu uhai na vizazi vyao vyote. AMINA
Mkulima wa Kahawa retweeted
Tanzanian human rights defender Twaha Mwaipaya was reportedly abducted at approximately 2:00pm today in Kamulu, Machakos County, by individuals travelling in three vehicles, one of which was a Toyota Land Cruiser hardtop.
Twaha was en route by taxi to visit friends when the incident occurred. There is an urgent need to establish his whereabouts. Anyone with relevant information is encouraged to come forward immediately. We call on Kenyan authorities to take swift action to locate him and ensure his safety and protection.
Please share widely and help spread the word. #FreeTwahaMwaipaya #EndAbductionsEA #FreeAllPoliticalPrisoners
Mkulima wa Kahawa retweeted
Tanzanian opposition figure Twaha Mwaipaya abducted in Kamulu, Machakos, Amnesty International says as rights group warn of cross-border repression.
Mkulima wa Kahawa retweeted
Another powerful message from Tundu Lissu. The TZ Judiciary is also on Trial.
Mkulima wa Kahawa retweeted
Our beloved Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere is turning in his grave at how low and despicable the leadership of the once indomitable Tanzania has fallen. #RestInPowerMwalimuNyerere
It is with great sorrow that I mourn the passing of Zimbabwean businessman Mr Wicknell Chivayo, his beloved wife, and three other people who tragically lost their lives in a helicopter crash in Marondera.
Zimbabwe and Africa have lost a young and visionary entrepreneur who touched the lives of many.
On behalf of the Government and the people of the United Republic of Tanzania, I convey our deepest and heartfelt condolences to His Excellency Emmerson Mnangagwa, President of the Republic of Zimbabwe; the Chivayo family, the families of all those who lost their loved ones and the people of Zimbabwe.
May their souls rest in peace.
Amen.
Mkulima wa Kahawa retweeted
Congratulations, comrade @CapitaineIb226. Pan-Africanists are proud of your example and efforts.
You have demonstrated that only a revolution can liberate neocolonial African states before our people can have genuine DIGNITY and DEVELOPMENT. Viva!
#RevoluionNow
Mkulima wa Kahawa retweeted
*MANENO YA MWISHO YA TUNDU LISU, leo:*
“Waheshimiwa Majaji miaka 60 iliyopita, kuna mhaini mwingine alifungwa kifungo cha maisha nchini Afrika Kusini, kabla hajahukumiwa alisema maneno yafuatayo ambayo naomba kuyafanya yawe maneno yangu leo, "I have fought against white domination and I have fought against blood domination, and my Lords, it is an ideal I am prepared to die for"
Nimepigania haki na demokrasia kwa sehemu kubwa, kuwa na nchi ya demokrasia, imekuwa ni ideal kwa nchi yangu, msimamo huo umenigharimu sana, umeniletea madhira mengi sana, msimamo huo kwa siku zilizobaki kwa maisha yangu ni msimamo ambao nitaendelea kuusimamia, na kama ikibidi kufa ni msimamo ambao nipo tayari kufa.
Namalziia kwa neno moja:
waheshimiwa majaji, kosa la uhaini halina kosa dogo, halina kosa ambalo ukishindwa kuthibitisha uhaini unahukumu kwa kosa dogo, it is either death sentence or acquittal, hakuna kakosa kadogo kwenye uhaini, waheshimiwa majaji, mzigo ambao mmekabidhiwa mabegani mwenu ni
kuamua kama kwa ushahdii huu kuna uhaini, kama mkiona kuna uhaini you should not hesitate to convict and punish me appropriately, do not hesitate, msiogope, kama mtaona kuna uhaini msiogope kunihukumu, kama mkiona hamna uhaini
msiogope kuniachia huru.
You have God before you, msije mkaletewa maneno kuna kosa dogo, hakuna kosa dogo kwenye uhaini, if the evidence doesn't fit— acquit, huo ni mzigo ambao ni wa kwenu peke yenu waheshimiwa majaji. Nimemaliza”
Tundu Antiphas Lissu, September 28, 2026. Mahakama Kuu, Dar.
Mkulima wa Kahawa retweeted
Kejeli kama hizi tunapokea with thanks. But this generalisation is not great. You could’ve landed your point without throwing all of us under the tree. Siku ukiwa upande mbaya wa sheria you may need activists more than your relatives. Usiwe fala, Octavian!
Mkulima wa Kahawa retweeted
Msikilize kwa umakini Makamu Mwenyekiti wa CHADEMA @HecheJohn
Mnaojaribu kusema chama imekuwa ya wanaharakati kasema poa tu ila ameeleza wazi hata mtoto mdogo anamwelewa kwa nini hakuna mazungumzo (siyo maridhiano) ya aina yoyote watakayokubali kwa mazingira ya sasa - msimamo bora ambao ndo tunataka wananchi!
Akili kubwa and very eloquent 🙌🏽
I am so proud of Heche! He is focused and articulate! Leaves no room for doubt hakuna konakona
Stay the course ✊🏽 soon #TutaelewanaTu
#FreeTunduLissu
Mkulima wa Kahawa retweeted
Huu ndio msimamo wa wananchi kwa kweli……..
Haki CHADEMA mkiweza kusimamia huu msimamo hadi mwisho, Watanzania tutakuwa na deni kubwa kwenu.
Msikilize kwa umakini Makamu Mwenyekiti wa CHADEMA @HecheJohn
Mnaojaribu kusema chama imekuwa ya wanaharakati kasema poa tu ila ameeleza wazi hata mtoto mdogo anamwelewa kwa nini hakuna mazungumzo (siyo maridhiano) ya aina yoyote watakayokubali kwa mazingira ya sasa - msimamo bora ambao ndo tunataka wananchi!
Akili kubwa and very eloquent 🙌🏽
I am so proud of Heche! He is focused and articulate! Leaves no room for doubt hakuna konakona
Stay the course ✊🏽 soon #TutaelewanaTu
#FreeTunduLissu
Mkulima wa Kahawa retweeted
.... Leo nimepata bahati kuongoza maombi kabla ya kunaza kwa Kesi ya uongo inayomkabili Mwenyekiti Tundu Lissu.
Nimerejea kitabu cha Issaya 33:22, nakuukumbusha umma kuwa Bwana ndie Mfalme, Mwamuzi na Mtunga sheria wa Haki.
Wamtumainiao hawataachwaa.
For the Record! Vijana wa Tanzania tunaunga mkono na kuheshimu yeyote anaebeba ujumbe wa ukweli na haki katika jamii.
Vijan wa leo wa Kitanzania tulishaondoka kwenye kuabudu watu, taasisi n.k
Tunaunga mkono ujumbe sio Mjumbe.
Hata wewe ukihubiri message yeyote inayoangazia kweli na haki katika jamii tutakuunga mkono.
Vyama vitazaliwa na kufa, dini na watu vilevile lakini ujumbe wa haki na kweli utakuwa kama Mtende, utastawi vyema kama mwerezi wa Lebanoni.
This is even biblical
Moja ya jambo la kijinga ila lina ukweli kwa 100% ni kwamba viongozi wa CHADEMA wanamuogopa Mange sana. Hawapo tayari kuchukua hatu muhumu kwa maslai ya chama na Taifa kwasababu wanaogopa wanaharakati hawatakuwa upande wao. Pili,wanachama wa CDM hasa vijana wanamheshimu zaidi Mange na wanaharakati kuliko viongozi wao. Imagine mjumbe wa kamati mkuu anaweza kutukanwa na vijana wa BAVICHA😃 aibu kabisa.



























