Tanzania, April 27 -- Dar es Salaam. Journalist Erick Kabendera has raised serious allegations against the mobile communication service company, Vodacom, accusing it of facilitating his abduction by the police and subsequently facing charges of economic sabotage in 2019.

In light of these claims, Mr Kabendera, who engaged in investigative journalism through his lawyer Peter Madeleka, has written a letter demanding the company pay $1 million (over Sh2.5 billion) in compensation.

"Our client suffered economically, socially, and emotionally; therefore, he demands the payment of $1 million immediately," reads the letter, seen by The Citizen.

The letter dated April 25, 2024, indicates that the demanded payment aims to serve as compensation ...