Kenya vs Tanzania: TikTokers Break Internet with Funny Skits Mimicking Samia Suluhu, Tanzanian MPs
- President Samia Suluhu defended her government's actions and accused Kenyan activists of disrupting peace, sparking diplomatic tensions
- Tanzanian MPs worsened the situation by mocking Kenyan youth as mentally inferior, triggering a fierce digital backlash on social media
- Creators Mokaya and Mluo transformed the political rift into viral satire, impersonating leaders and parodying events through hilarious skits
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The diplomatic tiff between Kenya and Tanzania has taken a hilarious turn online, with TikTok content creators fuelling the fire using humour and satire to mirror the ongoing tensions.
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Why are Kenyans and Tanzanians beefing?
It all began after a delegation of Kenyan activists led by Martha Karua was denied entry into Tanzania and deported without explanation.
The team had travelled to attend opposition leader Tundu Lissu’s court proceedings, where he faces treason charges.
The situation worsened after prominent Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi went missing in Tanzania, only to be found days later battered and bruised.
President Samia Suluhu added fuel to the already raging fire by defending her government’s decision, insisting that Tanzania would not allow foreign influencers to disrupt the country’s peace.
This stance was backed by Tanzanian lawmakers who launched scathing attacks on Kenyan youth, labelling them mentally inferior and claiming there was “nothing to learn” from them.
Kenyan netizens quickly rallied, especially on X, where they famously unearthed and began 'greeting; the outspoken Tanzanian MPs.
However, the real comedy gold emerged on TikTok, where content creators jumped into the mix with viral skits that turned the political tension into pure comedy.
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Mokaya mimics Suluhu and Tanzanian Parliament
One of the standout creators, Mokaya, posted a viral skit where he impersonated President Samia Suluhu.
He mimicked her press conference with a hilarious Kenyan twist, donning a black-and-white veil and spectacles,
“Tumeanza kuona mtiririko na mienendo kutoka nchi jirani. Wanaharakati wanaokuja kuvuruga amani yetu sisi kama Watanzania,” Mokaya said in near-perfect Swahili, imitating Suluhu’s statement.
He layered the performance with popular Kenyan slang like 'Kasongo' and 'Wantam,' poking fun at the language gap between the two nations.
His killer punchline?
“Suluhu hana suluhisho,” a witty wordplay that had viewers in stitches.
In another viral video, Mokaya parodied Tanzanian MPs, especially Maryam Omar, who in parliament suggested that Martha Karua should have been taught a lesson and that Boniface Mwangi 'was not beaten enough.'
His delivery and ironic repetition of their controversial remarks highlighted the absurdity of the claims.
Mluo’s video call as Suluhu
Another TikToker, Mluo, took things up a notch by playing both Suluhu and President William Ruto in a fictional video call.
The skit opens with Mluo as Suluhu pleading with Ruto to keep Kenyan activists out of Tanzania.
Mluo’s version of Ruto fires back, accusing Tanzanian MPs of insulting Kenyan youth.
In an unexpected twist, Mluo’s Suluhu tries to de-escalate the situation, even going as far as to praise Kenya as a good country by the end of the call.
Here are some social media reactions:
J_dzk:
"Yaani Wabunge Tanzania wako serious na nyi mnaconvert to content."
william Ruto PhD:
"Uzuri DCI ya Tanzania wanatumia tuktuk."
Dr.wakili:
"Wines and spirits ❌. Divai na mapepo."
maurine:
"I swear we don't need army 😂 content creators are enough."
Star_Nyabuto:
"Mtakua abducted utupwe Mikocheni."
burnaboy:
"Was mtiririko necessary."
What did Sifuna do about Kenya-Tanzania beef?
In related news, Edwin Sifuna grabbed the attention of many during a recent Senate session by delivering a short but hilarious speech entirely in Kiswahili.
Despite the topic not being on the day’s agenda, he addressed the diplomatic tensions around the detention and deportation of Kenyan activists in Tanzania.
His fluent Kiswahili and witty remarks quickly went viral, amusing many Kenyans.
Proofreading by Asher Omondi, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
