Members of the Arusha community, in partnership with the East African Community (EAC), joined hands on April 7, 2025, to mark the 31st Anniversary of the Rwandan Genocide. The well-attended event featured a solemn procession led by school children, beginning from the EAC Headquarters. The commemoration aimed to honor victims of the tragic 1994 Genocide…
In a dramatic legal twist, the High Court of Arusha has acquitted four individuals — Elias Zakaria, Rasuli Omar, Kennedy Elirehema, and Daniel Godfrey — all previously serving 30-year sentences for armed robbery and possession of stolen items. Delivering the ruling, Justice Yohana Masara cited serious discrepancies in the prosecution’s evidence, specifically the mismatch between…
Arusha City has proudly secured third place in the 2024 National Health Delivery and Environmental Sanitation Contest, organized by the Ministry of Health. The announcement was made in Dodoma by the Chief Medical Officer, Ms Grace Magembe, noting that Tanga City emerged as the overall winner, followed by Mbeya City. Receiving the recognition, Arusha Mayor…
An expert in malaria treatment, Dr Peter Feleshi, has firmly rooted for the use of the local herb Artemisia Annua in the treatment of malaria in Tanzania, highlighting its proven effectiveness over the past seven years in curing over 1,000 malaria patients. Dr Feleshi, the Chairman of Action for Natural Medicine in the Tropics (ANAMED),…
Tanzania’s rising long-distance runner, Joseph Panga, is poised to compete among the world’s top athletes at the highly anticipated Berlin Half Marathon, scheduled for tomorrow, April 6, 2025. Speaking to The Arusha News in an exclusive interview, Panga shared his excitement and confidence heading into the race. “I have been working hard for this race…
Education is the foundation of regional development. Yet, students in East Africa face numerous barriers to accessing education across partner states. For instance: Dr. Beatrice Inyangala, Kenya’s Principal Secretary for Higher Education, has urged East African countries to create a harmonized education system, allowing free movement of students and staff within the region. This vision…
Political considerations and private individual interests are said to often overshadow genuine efforts to ensure fair representation of citizens in Parliament. In many cases, influential politicians are claimed to sway decisions on splitting constituencies to retain their parliamentary seats rather than enhancing democracy. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has provided clear guidelines for creating…
By The Arusha News Reporter Eighteen-year-old Dennis John showcased his exhibition masterpiece, ‘Madame President,’ at the recent Art Gala hosted by the School of St. Jude, Sisia Campus in Moshono, Arusha. Dennis is among the many students benefiting from the school’s comprehensive free education and a unique talent development programme that nurtures skills and provides…
By The Arusha News Reporter The Bank of Tanzania (BoT) has officially announced that today, April 5, 2025, is the last day to use old Tanzanian shilling banknotes as legal tender. The banknotes to be withdrawn are in denominations of 20, 200, 500, 1,000, 2,000, 5,000 and 10,000 shillings, issued from 1985 to 2003 and…
By The Arusha News Reporter TRC Director-General, Mr Masanja Kadogosa, detailed the project’s scope when he met and held talks with Arusha Regional Commissioner (RC), Mr Paul Makonda, on March 25, 2025. The Tanzania Railways Corporation (TRC) is in the final stages of building the Dar es Salaam to Musoma Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), to…
