In at least one case, police subjected men arrested on homosexuality charges to forced anal exams – a discredited method of seeking “proof” of homosexual conduct that constitutes a form of torture. In a February 4 meeting with the inspector general of police, General Kale Kayihura, Human Rights Watch raised its concern about police surgeons’ use of forced anal exams. Kayihura agreed to look into the matter and circulate guidance to his staff.
Waziri Mkuu Mizengo Pinda, ameamua “kujipima uzito” dhidi ya bilionea Mtanzania, Ally Edha Awadh ambaye ni mmiliki wa kampuni ya Lake Oil ya Mikocheni jijini Dar es Salaam inayoagiza, kuuza na kusafirisha mafuta na biashara nyingine nyingi.Awadh anayetajwa kama mmoja wa mabilionea vijana nchini, amefunguliwa mashitaka Polisi ya kumteka, kumdhalilisha kinyume cha maumbile na kumpora mali mmoja wa wafanyakazi wake.