Kenya President William Ruto apologies to Tanzania over deportation row

It follows growing criticism from Kenyans targeting Tanzania's president over the recent deportation of activists.

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Some Kenyans on social media have been targeting Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan following the recent detention and deportation of prominent East African activists.

Angry Tanzanian MPs on Monday accused Kenyans of cyberbullying and disrespecting Tanzanian sovereignty and "meddling in domestic affairs".

Speaking at a national prayer breakfast on Wednesday, Ruto appeared to extend an olive branch to Tanzania.

"To our neighbours from Tanzania, if we have wronged you in any way, forgive us," he said.