Tanzanian Activist Mange Kimambi Faces Money Laundering Charges Worth Sh138.5 Million

Tanzanian journalist Mange Kimambi, who lives in the United States, faces money laundering charges in Tanzania. The case involves Sh138.5 million. He is set to appear in Kisutu Resident Magistrates’ Court on December 4, 2025. Senior Magistrate Hassan Makube will preside.

The prosecution filed the charges on August 28, 2025. Court documents say Kimambi obtained the funds between March 1 and March 31, 2022. The money came from criminal activities, the documents allege. He reportedly collected it while working as a journalist without proper accreditation. The documents also say he used threats to obtain some of the funds.

On December 2, 2025, a video circulated online. Mange confirmed She received the charge notice. He said the government plans to extradite her to Tanzania. The case, Criminal Case No. 000021172 of 2025, cites the Money Laundering Act. It also references the Economic and Organized Crime Control Act.

Observers say the prosecution must prove Mange knew the funds came from crime. The case raises questions about cross-border enforcement. Many Tanzanians are following developments closely. Reactions online range from support for strict law enforcement to debates on activists.The upcoming court mention will clarify procedures and set hearing dates.

Authorities stress the investigation continues. All legal steps will follow Tanzanian law.Many await the outcome.