US-based Emil Muta explores Tanzanian diaspora’s complex ties with homeland

Emil Muta and his family. He maintains that his nationality remains Tanzanian and that his American citizenship was granted after fulfilling the necessary criteria. PHOTO | COURTESY

What you need to know:

  • Emil, a former Tanzanian government employee with 12 years of service in the immigration department, immigrated to the United States over two decades ago in pursuit of better opportunities as a student.