Boniface Jacob
Boniface Jacob is the Coast Zone Chairman of Chadema, a prominent Tanzanian opposition party. He has been vocal in condemning police actions against party members during protests and trials, emphasizing their right to attend legal proceedings without harassment. Recently, he reported injuries among party supporters during a tense standoff with police at the Kisutu Resident Magistrate's Court.
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Boniface Jacob was also released on bail after being charged with terrorism-related offences during the political unrest.
Tanzanian police release Chadema opposition leaders – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2025-11-14
Boniface Jacob is the Coastal Regional Chairman of Chadema who was released on bail after being detained.
Is reconciliation in sight after release of opposition leaders?
Tanzania· 2025-11-12
Boniface Jacob, popularly known as Boni Yai, is the Coastal Zone Chairperson of Chadema.
Police release top Chadema leaders on bail, including deputy Chair John HecheTanzania· 2025-11-10
Boniface Jacob is one of the ten individuals named by the police as wanted in relation to the unrest.
Police name 10 people wanted over nationwide riots as crackdown intensifies across TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-11-08
Boniface Jacob was to travel alongside John Heche for Raila Odinga's burial.
Tanzanian opposition leader barred from crossing border for Raila's burial
Kenya· 2025-10-18
Boniface Jacob has called to end internal political theatrics within the Chadema party.
Chadema’s leader urges end to political theatrics, says party belongs to peopleTanzania· 2025-05-18
Mr Jacob stated that some members were injured and taken to the hospital.
Ten hours of chaos at Kisutu as Police, Chadema lock hornsTanzania· 2025-04-25
