In the words of Maria Sashina,Mexican healer and poet – “Heal yourself with the light of the sunand the rays of the moon.” With the sound of the riverand the waterfall, With the singing of the seaand the fluttering of birds Heal yourself with mint, neem,and eucalyptus. Sweeten with lavender,rosemary, and chamomile. Hug yourself with…
The bag survives a hundred streets,Then breaks exactly near my feet.It carries hope in fragile skin,Thin plastic stretched by what’s within. Eggs become a risky prayer,Tomatoes roll without a care,I redistribute weight like math,Trying to outsmart disaster’s path. Handles dig into my hand,Leaving marks like reprimands.Yet cashiers nod with quiet trust,As if the bag will…
BY DAVID CHIKOKO Bella Sikwattah, Kamal Jandu and Avtar Singh Neote emerged winners in their respective divisions during the Lions Clubs Charity Golf Competition played at Arusha Gymkhana Club on Saturday, June 27, 2026. Sikwattah won Division 1, for golfers with handicaps of up to 12.4, after returning a gross 78 and handicap 10 for…
Overjoyed MCC players after defeating Annadil Burhani in a nail-biting final of Arusha Cricket Tournament at St. Constatine School ground, last weekend. (Photo by a Correspondent). BY THE ARUSHA NEWS CORRESPONDENT Meru Cricket Challengers (MCC) won the 20-over Arusha Cricket Tournament after defeating Annadil Burhani by a narrow four-run margin in a nail-biting final at…
BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER Arusha Region will be represented by 17 athletes at the National Athletics Championships, today in Kibaha, Coast Region, according to Arusha Regional Athletics (ARA) Chairman Gerard Babu. Babu told The Arusha News that the athletes are in good shape and determined to deliver strong performances during the two-day championships. He…
BY DAVID CHIKOKO President Samia Suluhu Hassan has appointed former East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) senior official, Mr Charles Ngeleja Kadonya, Permanent Secretary (PS) in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, responsible for East African Community (EAC) Affairs. The appointment places Mr Kadonya at the centre of Tanzania’s engagement with the regional…
BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER The Drug Control and Enforcement Authority (DCEA) has arrested 550 suspects and seized more than 8.4 tonnes of illicit drugs during a year-long crackdown across the Northern Zone. The operation, carried out between July 2025 and June 2026, covered Arusha, Kilimanjaro, Tanga and Manyara regions, where DCEA conducted 227 operations…
The government has started to repair the Serengeti National Park’s arterial roads to enhance visitor experience and comfort in the world’s biggest natural game sanctuary and place of unparalleled safari memories. The Head of Communication in the Tanzania National Parks Authority (TANPA), Ms Catherine Mbena, told The Arusha News that works have started on the…
BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER The Rotary Club of Njiro Arusha has promised that a long-overdue community library will be completed within a year. The promise was made by the new President of the club, Tanzania’s prominent politician, diplomat and philanthropist, Amb Daniel Ole Njoolay, during his installation last weekend. Amb Ole Njoolay said the…
BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER Residents of Arusha, Kilimanjaro, Manyara and Tanga have been alerted to prepare for colder mornings, occasional strong winds, dusty conditions and scattered rainfall this July, which is expected to be the coldest month of Tanzania’s June-to-August ‘Kipupwe’ or dry season. The Tanzania Meteorological Authority (TMA) Director-General, Dr Ladislaus Chang’a, said…
