By Nicodemus Ikonko The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania (ELCT) has organised a marathon aimed at raising over Sh 500 million to support three special needs schools for the deaf in Kilimanjaro and Njombe regions. According to ELCT Communication Officer, Erick Adolph, the marathon is slated for June 21, 2025, as part of the celebrations…
From The Arusha News Reporter in Nairobi Arusha’s golfer Madina Idd finished second in the 2025 Kenya Ladies Open Amateur Strokeplay Championship held at Sigona Golf Club in Kiambu, last week. She finished with a total of 227 strokes over the 54-hole tournament which was won by Kenyan golfer Kelie Gachaga of Muthaiga Golf Club,…
Rome Robert Francis Prevost has been elected as the new pope, taking the name Pope Leo XIV.This historic moment marks the first time in the 2,000-year history of the Roman Catholic Church that an American has ascended to the papacy. Born in Chicago, Pope Leo XIV (pictured) is 69 years old and has had a…
Poetry by Thomas Mhando The ground it shakes, the smoke turns black,The mountain roars, there’s no way back!The lava glows, the heat so high,As fire tears across the sky.The village runs, the drums sound loud,Warnings spread across the crowd.The elders pray, the flames draw near,A force so raw, so strong, so clear.The rivers turn to…
By Dr Mark BuraDr Bura practises Plant-based Dietary Consultancy at Golden Rose Hotel in Arusha from Monday to Saturday 4–6pm. Contact: 0626625471 Today, I’d like to share five simple, Costa Rica–inspired recipes based on the standard Costa Rican diet discussed in the previous paper. These dishes are part of a menu designed to help prevent…
By Dr LuluContact: healthdiaries@yahoo.com Jaundice is a common condition occurring in newborns and babies that can worry many new mothers. It presents as a yellowing of the skin and eyes due to high levels of bilirubin in the blood. Bilirubin is a yellow pigment produced when red blood cells break down. While mild jaundice is…
A new book for young climate leaders! Roots & Shoots is proud to announce the arrival of an inspiring new educational resource for young people in Northern Tanzania.The Future is in Our Hands, a new book by the Greenmanjaro Foundation in collaboration with Roots & Shoots, illuminates the path for young minds, inspiring awareness, courage,…
EA WhispersBy Isaac MwangiEmail: isaacmmwangi@gmail.com EAC has appointed a woman to head its Secretariat as Secretary General (SG). It is in this respect that the recent appointment of Kenya’s Veronica Mueni Nduva as EAC-SG can be seen as truly revolutionary and groundbreaking. Her appointment does not just mark a significant milestone in the pursuit of…
The Palaver PalaverBy Danford MpumilwaThe author is a veteran journalist and communication expert/consultant. mpumilwa@gmail.com There are certain incidents one encounters in this world – or rather during one’s brief stint on earth – that make you believe in fate or destiny. You see, some 60 years ago, my father deliberately decided that I would pursue…
By Professor Raymond MoshaTel: (+255) 769 417 886 | Email: rmosha@depaul.edu One of the precious sources for my reflections in this column is the timeless and timely wisdom that I have learned from our African ancestors. Today I want to reflect on a proverb that I often heard from my grandparents, which goes this way…
