BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER The Arusha Kadhi, Sheikh Rajab Kihungiza, has called on Muslims and the wider community to uphold the moral values, peace and unity cultivated during the holy month of Ramadhan. Speaking at the Eid Baraza held on March 21, 2026 in Arusha, Sheikh Kihungiza said the virtues of Ramadhan should not…
BY MBONEKO MUNYAGA Recommendations to widen the tax base and modernise collection systems aim to strengthen the economy While sweeping tax reform proposals submitted to President Samia Suluhu Hassan recently promise to reshape Tanzania’s fiscal landscape, awareness among ordinary citizens remains strikingly low, raising questions about public engagement in one of the country’s most ambitious…
BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER Kiswahili must move beyond its regional roots and claim its place on the global stage, according to Zanzibar’s Second Vice-President, Mr Hemed Suleiman Abdulla. Opening the Fifth International Workshop on Kiswahili organised by the National Kiswahili Council (BAKITA) in Arusha, on Tuesday, March 24, he said Tanzania’s national language was…
In a world of modern medicine, we often think of advanced treatments, powerful medications and technology as the key to saving lives. However, one of the most effective ways to prevent disease is surprisingly simple: washing hands properly. Our hands come into contact with many surfaces throughout the day — door handles, money, phones, public…
History repeats itself. Initially, Britain and France never wanted the events that led to World War II to spill out of Central Europe. They had sought to “appease” Hitler’s ambitions to expand German territory in central Europe hoping to contain the conflict within the continent and avoid another major fighting after World War One, which…
The other day I recalled a compelling New Year’s resolution from veteran journalist Jenerali Ulimwengu, shared in his weekly column in The East African some 15 years ago. He advised that every literate Bongolander should cultivate the habit of reading at least one book a month. Such a habit, he argued, would amount to 12…
Albert Einstein was truly unique. As a child, he was a “late talker” compared to most children but he mastered differential and integral calculus by age 15! He disliked his school’s system of rote memorization and rigid discipline prevalent in Germany at the time. Because of his critical thinking and curiosity, he kept asking questions…
Adoption in Tanzania is not a casual “pick a child and go” affair—far from it. Under the Law of the Child Act, the process is as serious as a High Court matter because, well, it actually is one. Prospective parents must be at least 25 years old and at least 21 years older than the…
In our quest for better health, are we being led down an expensive and unnecessary path? As a doctor who has practised medicine in Tanzania for over two decades, I have observed a worrying trend. Our pharmacies and shops are flooded with bottles promising stronger bones, sharper vision, healthier skin and boundless energy for every…
Traditional foods across Swahili-speaking communities of Eastern Africa provide a wide variety of plant-based dishes that support healthy diets, nutrition experts say. Many of these foods are already deeply embedded in daily meals and can play an important role during periods such as Ramadan and the Christian Lenten season when many people reduce or avoid…
