FROM THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER IN DODOMA The Minister for Information, Culture, Arts and Sports, Paul Makonda, told Parliament that construction of the new Arusha stadium—earmarked for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)—has reached 77 per cent completion. Presenting his ministry’s 2026/27 budget estimates in the National Assembly, his first since being appointed minister…
FROM THE ARUSHA NEWS CORRESPONDENT Prisca Lyimo has been crowned Miss Grand Arusha 2026 after emerging top during the Miss Grand Tanzania auditions held in the city last weekend. Lyimo, 23, a model and aspiring entrepreneur, stood out among 25 contestants to secure the regional title. She will now represent Arusha at the national finals,…
BY MLEMI ALPHONCE Media owners and practitioners used this year’s World Press Freedom Day in Arusha to push for greater media freedom alongside improved access to economic opportunities, warning that financial insecurity was increasingly undermining the profession. Speaking during last week’s commemoration, media practitioners said editorial independence cannot be sustained without economic stability, citing low…
BY KUSEKWA KUSEKWA The High Court in Arusha has ordered Maina Holdings Limited, a beverage distributor, to pay more than Sh 378 million to the Arusha City Council (ACC) in unpaid service levy for 2022/2023 and 2023/2024 financial years. The order, given by Judge Silvester Kainda, followed an out of court settlement reached between the…
BY SUKHDEV CHHATBAR President William Ruto has called for faster and more practical integration of the East African Community (EAC) that would enable free movement of goods, people and capital across the region. In a landmark address to Tanzania’s Parliament in Dodoma last Tuesday, President Ruto said the region’s prosperity depended on unity and coordinated…
FROM THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER IN DODOMA The National Assembly has elected three new members to the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) during a sitting held in Dodoma on Monday, May 4, 2026, filling vacancies in Tanzania’s regional delegation. The newly elected representatives are Mr Cosato Chumi, Ms Fatuma Kange and Mr Kambarage Wasira. The…
NHC Arusha Manager, Mr Nistas Mvungi. BY MATHAYO LAIZER The National Housing Corporation (NHC) has assured tenants facing eviction in prime downtown Arusha that they will be given priority to return once redevelopment of the area has been completed. The redevelopment project involving properties on Swahili, Sokoine and Azimio streets in the city centre, has…
Q: I am a man in my mid-30s. I struggle to focus on simple tasks at work, and my mind keeps wandering. I feel like I have “brain fog.” Am I losing my memory? A: It is highly unlikely you are losing your memory. You are experiencing a lack of attention. Today, our brains are…
What is itThat stirs my soul at theSound of rain?It lights up my heart,Euphoria etched on my face,And so taps my feet,In a beautiful hum,Washing away the residues,Making room for joy,Scattered with wet flowers,The bosom of earthWith a unique smell,As fresh grass lookLike they have woken upFrom a deep sleep,The sky in a frenzyOf pregnant…
“How Marijuana use can lead to psychosis” by Dr Lulu C’s in last week’s The Arusha News edition was seriously good. Wonder how many of our youths read it? Allow quoting one long significant sentence. Dr Lulu C:“Evidence also indicates that frequent use, early exposure and higher-potency cannabis products may increase the likelihood of experiencing…
