A Tanzanian Member of Parliament, Zahor Mohamed, has stated that the neighboring country has accepted President William Ruto’s apology, emphasizing that both Kenya and Tanzania should adopt diplomatic measures to resolve any issues that may arise.
Zahor Mohamed, however, underscored the necessity for Kenya and Tanzania to work towards addressing emerging matters through established channels to enhance their bilateral relations.
Zahor serves as the MP for the Mwera constituency in Tanzania and is affiliated with the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) party.
While addressing his colleagues in the Tanzanian Parliament on Thursday, May 29, 2025, the lawmaker stressed the significance of the mutual relationship shared between the two nations and advocated for initiatives to repair and sustain their friendship.
Mohamed acknowledged that it is not uncommon for closely cooperating countries to encounter disagreements, but such differences should not undermine their long-standing relations.
“I would like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude promptly. I have read that our friend and brother, President Ruto, has extended an apology to us. We accept it because no human being is without fault. It is possible that we too have erred, and we must forgive one another to allow life to progress, as we are all prone to making mistakes,” Zahor remarked.
“I would also like to encourage that, even in instances where we as Parliament may have faltered, the reality is that we need each other as friends and neighboring countries. Collaboration is not without its challenges,” he added.
During the National Prayer Breakfast held at Safari Park on Wednesday, President Ruto apologized to neighboring countries Uganda and Tanzania for any grievances caused by Kenya.
“To our neighbors from Tanzania, if we have wronged you in any manner, we ask for your forgiveness. To our friends from Uganda, if there is anything that Kenyans have done that is inappropriate, we wish to apologize,” President Ruto declared.
The diplomatic strain between Kenya and Tanzania stemmed from the deportation of Kenyan activists who had traveled to Tanzania.
