Two Kenyan journalists from Elimu TV are facing a 3-year jail term after they were arrested in Tanzania without proper documentation.
2 Kenyan journalists facing jail after crossing to Tanzania
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The two, cameraman Clinton Isimbu and reporter Kaleria Shadrack, did not have work permits allowing them to be in Tanzania .
They pleaded guilty to charges of illegal entry into Tanzania and working without a permit.
File image of Tanzania's President John Magufuli with President Uhuru Kenyatta. 2 Kenyan journalists from Elimu TV facing jail after crossing to Tanzania without work permits
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They have, however, been given the option of paying a sum of KSh46,000 as a fine for their misdemeanors.
The two were arrested on Sunday and held at the Longido Police Station, Arusha.
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