"I Stand With Cassypool" Andrew Kibe Defends Influencer Cassypool After He Defended Tanzania's President Suluhu Following Election Chaos

Former radio presenter Andrew Kibe has defended Tanzanian influencer Casypool after Casypool publicly defended the Tanzanian government over post‑election unrest. 

Appearing at Obinna TV show, on Monday night, influencer Cassypool defended president Samia Suluhu from any wrongdoing.

He also downplayed the reported deaths during the protests where several people are reported dead.

In a message on X, Kibe urged observers — including foreign media — to refrain from involving Kenya in Tanzania’s internal affairs.

What sparked the remarks

The reaction follows a documentary by CNN, produced by journalist Larry Madowo, which broadcast footage and reports alleging that security forces in Tanzania opened fire on protesters after the general election held on October 29, 2025. 

The film included satellite imagery and hospital accounts indicating mass casualties among civilians. 

Casypool’s defence of the government during an appearance on TV platform Obinna TV triggered the exchange, prompting Kibe’s call for non‑interference.

Scope of the unrest and legal crackdown

The election in Tanzania saw the main opposition party, Chadema, excluded after its key leaders — including Tundu Lissu — were barred from contesting. 

That move fuelled nationwide protests seen as the most serious challenge to the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) — in power since independence in 1961. 

After results were announced, police and security forces reportedly deployed tear gas and live ammunition to disperse demonstrators in major cities like Dar es Salaam and Mwanza. 

Several rights groups, including Human Rights Watch (HRW), have documented alleged killings and raised doubts about the official casualty counts. 

In the aftermath, Tanzanian prosecutors charged dozens — and in some reports more than 200 — suspected protest participants with offences including treason and criminal conspiracy. Many remain detained. 

Government pushback and media controversy

Tanzanian officials, through spokesman Gerson Msigwa, have dismissed CNN’s coverage as “unbalanced” and “misleading,” rejecting the allegations of mass killings and calling for verification before conclusions are drawn. 

The government has accused foreign media of damaging Tanzania’s image. 

Madowo has defended his work, arguing that the documentary relied on credible satellite data, eyewitness interviews and hospital records.