Kenya, July 29 -- Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu might think about taking legal action against the Kenyan government because of the many insults and mockery she has faced from Kenyans on social media, according to Beatrice Elachi, a Member of Parliament from Dagoretti North.

In an interview on TV47, Elachi, who often makes strong political statements, said that the insults aimed at Suluhu could lead to a legal case, especially regarding issues of gender and fairness in elections.

"President Samia Suluhu can sue us [Kenya]. After the election on October 28, she can say, 'As a woman trying to become president, I was treated badly by Kenyans during my campaign,'" Elachi explained.

She added that the insults and online bullying directed at Suluhu could be seen as a form of electoral violence, which is not allowed by Kenyan law.

"These actions can be considered electoral violence, and she can file a complaint saying that we, as Kenyans, mistreated her, which is also against our laws," she continued.

Elachi's comments come as many Kenyans on social media criticize President Suluhu for several incidents involving alleged abductions, human rights violations, and deportations of Kenyan activists in Tanzania.

On May 18, former Justice Minister Martha Karua and two Kenyan lawyers, Gloria Kimani and Lynn Ngugi, were not allowed to enter Tanzania and were sent back to Kenya. The next day, three more Kenyan activists, including former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga, were also detained and deported.

Mutunga, along with activist journalist Hanifa Adan and VOCAL Africa CEO Hussein Khalid, was held at Julius Nyerere International Airport and had their passports taken away.

Another Kenyan activist, Boniface Mwangi, was arrested at his hotel in Tanzania after authorities claimed he entered the country incorrectly when he came to attend a trial the next day.

Elachi stressed that this situation needs to be looked at carefully, urging lawmakers to examine the agreements between East African countries.

"We need to review the treaties that our East African countries have. Only by understanding these treaties can we deal with these issues properly," she said.

Suluhu has also faced criticism from many Kenyans for what they see as harsh actions against those who disagree with her, including the arrest of the opposition leader, Tundu Lissu, who is facing serious charges.

Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Bana Kenya.