Last Updated: Tanzanian Leader Asks Kenya To Join Pandemic Fight Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan on Wednesday stressed the importance of cooperation with her country's neighbours and the global community in the fight against COVID-19, during a speech to the Kenyan parliament. Tanzanian leader asks Kenya to join pandemic fight Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan on Wednesday stressed the importance of cooperation with her country's neighbours and the global community in the fight against COVID-19, during a speech to the Kenyan parliament. Hassan addressed a special joint sitting of the Kenyan National Assembly and Senate as part of a two-day state visit to the country.