Maureen Kademaunga: Sunningdale Constituency

•Member of Parliament: Sunningdale Constituency
•Democracy Activist| •Feminist|•Public Policy Researcher|
•Member @carnegiedcg Civic Research Network.

[Maureen Kademaunga: Sunningdale Constituency @MaureenKade]

Duly declared Member of Parliament for Sunningdale Constituency. Thank you all for your support. It's our victory together. I promise to deliver credible and dependable leadership to uplift our beautiful constituency of Sunningdale.

[PALU @LawyersofAfrica]

🚨 Arbitrary Detention & Deportation Alert

We strongly condemn the illegal detention and deportation of Brian Bright Tamuka Kagoro by the Government of Kenya. A respected Pan-Africanist and human rights lawyer, Mr. Kagoro was held incommunicado, denied counsel, family & consular support, interrogated, and removed without due process.

This action violates constitutional guarantees, international law, and civic freedoms, and undermines Kenya’s standing as a leader in regional and continental governance. Allegations against him remain unverified, and his decades of work advancing Pan-Africanism, including contributions to transforming the OAU into the African Union make this particularly alarming.

📄 Read full statement: https://t.co/KuQLe2T7ka

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[Open Society Foundations @OpenSociety]

The Open Society Foundations condemn the arbitrary detention and denial of entry of our managing director of Programs, Brian Kagoro, by authorities in Kenya. No formal charges were presented, and no written reasons were provided to him.

Kagoro was held for more than 10 hours upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, questioned by national intelligence officers, and subsequently denied entry and returned to Johannesburg. Kagoro has never been charged with or convicted of any criminal offense. The removal order authorizing the air carrier to ferry him back to South Africa cites Section 54 of the Kenya Citizenship and Immigration Act of 2011, which pertains to documentation-related offenses.

We categorically reject as baseless the allegations circulated by certain media outlets, citing unnamed sources, that Kagoro was involved in financing or coordinating political unrest in Kenya. No evidence has been presented to support these defamatory claims.

Kagoro is a well-respected constitutional lawyer and Pan-Africanist with decades of experience working on governance, regional integration, global justice, and rule of law issues across Africa. He has lawfully resided in Kenya for extended periods over the past decade.

Open Society does not fund or organize political protests. Our work in Kenya, as elsewhere, supports lawful civic engagement and accountable governance. Since 2005, we have worked constructively with Kenyan institutions and stakeholders, including government actors, on issues such as economic policy, climate, and democratic governance, and we value that partnership.

Transparency and due process are essential principles in democratic societies. We have always complied with Kenya’s laws, including on immigration matters, and are seeking formal clarification through appropriate channels.

[ARNOLD TSUNGA @tsunga_arnold]

Plea to Kenyan Authorities|
I have learnt with sadness that the authorities in #Kenya have had a misunderstanding with one of Africa's leading civil society leaders and pan-African luminary Brian Kagoro @TamukaKagoro77. I think that Kenya as an extremely important country in Africa and Brian Kagoro as a leader who deeply cares about Africa should resolve this issue quickly for mutual benefit and for the benefit of Africa. It cannot be an Africa we want when our systems close out our leaders from different sectors from interacting with each other and our societies. Such unproductive intra-Africa disagreements can only benefit other regions and deprive Africa from benefiting from our diversity and necessary differing views. I therefore plead with the Kenyan authorities to review their decision on Brian Kagoro.
@ICJKenya @WMutunga @AfricanJurists @JusticExAfrica
https://t.co/diS405K5dz

[Unathi Afrika @UnathiAfrika]

Since clearly some of you apparently don't know who Dr. Kagoro @TamukaKagoro77 is and think he is some village politician. We are talking about an international level scholar here, not your drinking mate. This is a @ProfPLOLumumba and Jeffreys Sachs level scholar!

[Mutsa Murombedzi MP🇿🇼 @mutsamu]

Our girls are under attack. I watched the video of a girl being raped in school uniform. She was hunted & raped where she should have been safe. This is rupture in our social fabric. Schools must protect and not produce predators. She was a child. We demand justice, healing and a culture that sees girls as sacred. The monsters who did this must be found, arrested and locked away for a very long time #EndRape

[Women and Law in Southern Africa - Zimbabwe @wlsazw]

Happening Now!

In her presentation, Chengetai Kanyangu highlighted that Zimbabwe has consistently failed to meet the Abuja Declaration target of allocating 15% of the national budget to health.

➡️ 2023: 11.2%
➡️ 2024: 10.8%
➡️ 2025: 10.2%

The gap between commitments and actual health allocations shows that other sectors are prioritised over health, while women and girls face the greatest burden from limited access to essential sexual and reproductive health care.

[Women and Law in Southern Africa - Zimbabwe @wlsazw]

Happening Now!

WLSA and @ZWRCNZimbabwe are convening a Budget Briefing with Members of Parliament.

This workshop aims to foster strategic dialogue and build consensus among MPs, strengthening their collective voice to influence health budget prioritisation during the 2026 national budget process.

A budget that prioritises women’s health is a budget that saves lives. 💡

#MaternalHealthBudgeting

[Maureen Kademaunga: Sunningdale Constituency @MaureenKade]

Thank you, Ward 10 Sunningdale residents,our host ward Clr @Mashozhera and pr Clr Madede for a productive feedback meeting! We appreciate the presence and participation of visiting councillors, The City of Harare departments, and ZETDC.Let's work together to serve our community!

[Maureen Kademaunga: Sunningdale Constituency @MaureenKade]

@upahhsamla DM me so that we discuss this noble proposal further

[Maureen Kademaunga: Sunningdale Constituency @MaureenKade]

The people are the authors & directors of their collective narrative. I'm humbled to see our efforts with the Bright Future Fund being appreciated and being part of this incredible story! Thank you, Queensdale Community, the amazing people of #SunningdaleConstituency

[Maureen Kademaunga: Sunningdale Constituency @MaureenKade]

@Fejafeja52968 I am not at Precabe farm. Stop spreading falsehoods!

[Maureen Kademaunga: Sunningdale Constituency @MaureenKade]

@FHlaluka No you won't. Thank you 🙏

[Maureen Kademaunga: Sunningdale Constituency @MaureenKade]

Distributing hope & opportunity! Today, I awarded 60 less privileged young leaners from 6 local schools with stationery packs through my Bright Future Fund initiative.

Investing in the little ones is investing in the future!
#TheBrightFutureFund #SunningdaleConstituency

[Maureen Kademaunga: Sunningdale Constituency @MaureenKade]

@PatsonKanengoni @JobSikhala1 I am not at Precabe @PatsonKanengoni

[Maureen Kademaunga: Sunningdale Constituency @MaureenKade]

@nobiechishyy No

[Maureen Kademaunga: Sunningdale Constituency @MaureenKade]

@FHlaluka Which agenda? Re-read this post. I am serving the community that elected me for a 5 year period that ends in 2028. I am well within my mandate. Good evening

[Maureen Kademaunga: Sunningdale Constituency @MaureenKade]

@KudzayiNgara No, I did not.

[Maureen Kademaunga: Sunningdale Constituency @MaureenKade]

With the good people of Sunningdale in Mukandabhutsu, listening to concerns and sharing updates as we begin another year. The task ahead is tough amidst harsh economic conditions and rising urban poverty. Grateful for the opportunity to serve. #SunningdaleConstituency

[Maureen Kademaunga: Sunningdale Constituency @MaureenKade]

Kicking off the new year!
Spent time in various parts of our constituency, including H.Park, St Martins & Arcadia, with residents discussing community concerns.
Followed up with rice distribution to our elderly & to shelters for children, PWDs & the Elderly.

Grateful to serve

[SouthernDefenders @SAHRDNetwork]

#7thSDSummit

🗳️ Election Observers as Human Rights Defenders:
Centering the Role of HRDs in Electoral Cycle Processes.

This engaging session spotlighted the critical contributions of human rights defenders in ensuring transparent and fair elections.

🎙️ Speakers:

1. Maureen Kademaunga – Member of Parliament, Zimbabwe @MaureenKade
2. Philile Khumalo – Swaziland
3. Paula Monjane – Mozambique

🎤 Moderator: Arnold Tsunga – Civic Space Africa @iamTSUNGA

The discussion emphasized the essential role HRDs play throughout the electoral cycle, from observation to advocacy.

#SouthernDefendersSummit