Kenyan-U.S. Dual Citizen Arrested at Sirari Border with Explosives
According to authorities, Onkuri, a 30-year-old sergeant serving in the U.S. military, was intercepted on November 16 at the Sirari One Stop Border Post while travelling from Kenya to Tanzania in a Land Cruiser
Tanzanian police have arrested Charles Onkuri Ongeta, a Kenyan–United States dual citizen, after he was allegedly found attempting to enter Tanzania with four CS M68 hand grenades
According to authorities, Onkuri, a 30-year-old sergeant serving in the U.S. military, was intercepted on November 16 at the Sirari One Stop Border Post while travelling from Kenya to Tanzania in a Land Cruiser
Police say the explosives are prohibited under Tanzanian arms ownership laws, noting that even with permission, he would not have been allowed to bring them into the country
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Investigations and interrogations are ongoing as Tanzanian police seek to determine Onkuri’s intentions and take appropriate legal action
Authorities continue to monitor cross-border security amid rising concerns over illegal arms movement in the region
Writer : Mweru Mbugua
