MUSALIA MUDAVADI : RESPECT FOREIGN LAWS

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has called on Kenyans to desist from crossing into neighboring countries in search of justice or political involvement, warning that liberties enjoyed at home, particularly freedom of expression, are not guaranteed elsewhere.
Speaking during the opening of the three-day Kenya Software AI Summit 2025 at Moi University, School of law in Eldoret, Mudavadi noted a rising pattern where Kenyans travel to nearby nations without understanding the legal and constitutional frameworks that differ from those of Kenya.

"There is a growing tendency where Kenyans leave the country without appreciating the legal terrain of the places they are going to," he said. "Many end up on the wrong side of the law. We emphasize that the freedom we are experiencing in this country is not the same as in other countries."

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Mudavadi further warned young people against their actions on social media, stating that social media conduct is increasingly being scrutinized by foreign governments.

"There is now a tendency for social media checks before a visa is issued," he said. "Those found with negative content on their social media handles might lose opportunities in other countries."

He urged the youth to use their digital platforms responsibly and constructively, saying a clean and constructive presence online can “enhance their growth, improve their prospects, and open doors to greener pastures.”

Mudavadi's statement follows the recent incidents involving Kenyans who ran into trouble across borders.

Two Kenyans, Bob Njagi and Nick Oyoo, were reportedly held in Uganda last week after joining the campaign trail of presidential aspirant Bobi Wine.

During another incident, many Kenyans spent time in Tanzanian cells during the recent elections of the country and later narrated what they called harsh and “horrific” conditions during detention. Mudavadi said these cases highlight the need for Kenyans to be cautious, appreciate regional laws, and avoid actions likely to put them in harm's way beyond the country's borders.