By The Arusha News Correspondent Kenya’s Samman Vohra, navigated by Drew Sturrock, dominated the two-day Guru Nanak–Mkwawa Rally last weekend, powering their Škoda Fabia Evo through Arusha’s rugged and fast-paced stages to claim overall victory in a time of 1 hour, 16 minutes and 33.8 seconds. Vohra’s precision driving and relentless pace proved decisive across…
By The Arusha News Reporter Arusha Cricket Challengers (ACC) registered a commanding victory over Annadil Burhani in the ongoing Arusha Cricket League riding on a devastating opening partnership after restricting the latter to a modest total at the St. Constatine grounds. Annadil Burhani elected to bat after winning the toss on a dry surface but…
As Tanzania marked World Leprosy Day last week, new figures from the National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Programme (NTLP) show that Arusha and Kilimanjaro regions continued to report extremely low or no new cases, underscoring progress in early detection and the disease’s control. According to the 2025 NTLP Annual Tuberculosis and Leprosy Epidemiological Report, which presents…
By Kusekwa Kusekwa The High Court at Tanga has quashed the conviction and fine of city resident, Faki Shehe Halifa, who was charged with smuggling into Tanzania six Somalis. He was serving a 10-year sentence after he failed to pay the alternative penalty of Sh 20 million in fines. Judge John Chaba reached the decision…
From The Arusha News Reporter in Tanga. The Minister for Water, Mr Jumaa Awesu, has called for urgent evaluation of the implementation stage of all the 1,400 major water supply projects countrywide, which are scheduled for completion in the 2025/26 financial year. Awesu gave the directive in Mkinga District, Tanga region, early this week when…
From The Arusha News Reporter in Tanga. This week on January 27, 2026, as President Samia Suluhu Hassan marked her birthday, she chose a gesture rich in meaning – by planting a tree. More than a symbolic act, it reflected leadership grounded in sustainability, responsibility and care for future generations. In nurturing new life, she…
By David Chikoko The government has ordered the immediate construction of an ultra-modern 10-storey hospital building at the current site of Mount Meru Regional Referral Hospital in Arusha, marking a major boost to the region’s health infrastructure. The directive was issued by the Minister of Health, Mr Mohamed Mchengerwa, during the launch of a new…
By The Arusha News Reporter Three Tanzanian clubs will be in continental action this weekend as the country continues its push in CAF competitions across Africa. In the CAF Champions League, Simba SC are set for a tough away assignment tomorrow, 25 January, travelling to Tunisia to face African giants Espérance Sportive de Tunis in…
By The Arusha News Reporter Telugu and ACC registered convincing wins in their respective opening matches of the Arusha Cricket League (ARCC) T20 last week at the St. Constatine grounds. In the first match, Telugu won the toss and elected to field, sending Kilimeru in to bat. Kilimeru managed 127 for nine wickets in their…
By The Arusha News Reporter The motorsport spotlight turns to Arusha today as the Guru Nanak–Mkwawa Rally gets under way at the Makuyuni Circuit, marking the final round of the National Rally Championship (NRC). The two-day rally, running today and tomorrow, has attracted the country’s leading rally drivers, with the overall NRC title set to…
