Tundu Lissu

Tundu Lissu

politician Tanzania

Tundu Lissu is a prominent Tanzanian lawyer and politician known for his outspoken advocacy for democracy and human rights. He serves as the Chairman of the Chadema party and has been a vocal critic of the government's electoral processes. Lissu has called for significant reforms in the electoral system and has initiated movements aimed at ensuring fair elections in Tanzania.

Born on Feb 16, 1966 (59 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
4 wks
Reach
1,796,118
Power
4,031$
Sentiment
5.06
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Tanzania 13 5.46 1.95% +40% 59,734,213 1,634,831 $63,000 1,724$
Kenya 3 5.33 0.18% +10% 53,771,296 108,662 $106,000 214$
United Kingdom 2 4.50 0.07% +10% 67,886,011 52,625 $2,700,000 2,093$
Totals 18 181,391,520 1,796,118 $2,869,000 4,031$
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Recent Mentions

Tanzania Tanzania: Tundu Lissu is an opposition politician whose lawyers have condemned the behavior of prison officers during his court appearance. 6

The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004: Lissu’s lawyers, TLS accuse prison officers of courtroom misconduct

Tanzania Tanzania: Tundu Lissu is defending himself in a treason case and has announced his intention to challenge the Witness Protection Rules 2025 at the Court of Appeal. 5

The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004: Legal clash as Lissu’s treason case adjourned

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Musalia Mudavadi emphasised the need to preserve cordial relations while addressing diplomatic tensions surrounding Tanzania's treatment of Kenyans who had gone to Dar es Salaam to observe the treason trial of opposition leader Tundu Lissu. 5

BBC: Tanzania's ban on foreigners operating small businesses sparks Kenya backlash

Kenya Kenya: Tundu Lissu is an opposition leader whose trial was being observed by Agather Atuhaire and Boniface Mwangi. 5

The Standard: Lobby groups demand immediate release of activist Mwabili Mwagodi

Tanzania Tanzania: Tundu Lissu is a detained opposition leader in Tanzania whose treason case was observed by Boniface Mwangi. 5

The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004: Kenyan police arrest rights activist Mwangi over role in deadly protests