Mange Kimambi’s economic sabotage case adjourned to Jan 28, 2026

DAR ES SALAAM; THE Kisutu Resident Magistrate’s Court in Dar es Salaam has adjourned until January 28, 2026, the economic sabotage case No. 000021172/2025 against social media activist Mange Kimambi, who resides in the United States, after the prosecution stated that the investigation is not yet complete.

The case was called today, December 4, 2025, before Senior Resident Magistrate Hassan Makube, where the Republic’s side requested another date to continue with investigative procedures.

The defense did not have a lawyer present in court, which led Magistrate Makube to order the prosecution to ensure the investigation is completed before the set date so that the case can formally proceed to trial.

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Mange Kimambi faces charges of money laundering amounting to 138.5m/-.

He is accused of committing the offense between March 1 and 31, 2022, in Dar es Salaam, by carrying out journalistic activities without authorization and using threats.

The charges are brought under Sections 12(1)(d) and 13(a) of the Anti-Money Laundering Act (Cap. 423, 2019) alongside the Economic Sabotage Act.