The other day, I met a former colleague of my late father. The now very elderly man, Mzee Mpogolo—presumably in his late 90s—is nevertheless still remarkably sharp-minded. After the usual formal greetings, he wanted to know whether I was still involved in music. Naturally, I told him that apart from enjoying listening to music, I…
A valid will in Tanzania is determined by its contents, which must contain all the necessary information to address relevant matters and eliminate any doubt as to the intentions of the deceased. A will must bear a clear title stating that it is the Last Will and Testament, as an individual may execute more than…
As you know dear reader, I am writing from London; subsequently, the global capital of the English language. Alas no. If you were to land here right now and step into a bus, train and any other public places with loads of Londoners, you might be surprised. Yes all signs, announcements, directions and legal dos…
Recently the Ministry of Education came up with new strategies to improve basic education skills which are reading, writing and arithmetic for pre-school and standard one to three students. The ministry says that there is a growing tendency in our school system to have students in standard three who cannot read, write and count. For…
The kettle shouts before it’s hot,Announcing urgency it’s not.At five a.m. it starts a war,With sleep that hadn’t closed the door. I beg it softly, tap its side,It whistles louder, full of pride.The water barely starts to steam,Yet kettle acts like world-ending scene. By breakfast time my nerves are gone,The kettle hums like nothing’s wrong.It…
By Kusekwa Kusekwa The High Court at Arusha has ordered Lodhia Steel Industries Limited and their driver, Mohamed Abdallah Mbugu, to pay Leopard Tours Limited over Sh.271m for crashing into their vehicle at Kambi ya Mkaa, Kikatiti, at the Moshi-Arusha Road on June 16, 2023. Delivering the judgement, Judge Frank Mahimbali held that Leopard Tours…
By The Arusha News Reporter Police in Arusha have recovered a stolen government ambulance that was allegedly being converted into a safari vehicle for tourists. Four suspects are helping with investigations. The vehicle, a Toyota Land Cruiser owned by the Musoma Municipal Council, was reported stolen late last year from Musoma in Mara Region. According…
By The Arusha News Reporter The Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism has directed tour operators to step up awareness information to visitors on the law regarding strict prohibition against ownership of wildlife trophies and wildlife-derived products, following recurring cases of tourists being intercepted at exit points in possession of illegal items. In a recent…
It opens wide in cloudless sun,Prepared for rain that never comes.But when the storm arrives with force,It folds itself without remorse. The wind flips ribs like elastic tricks,One wire pokes, another sticks.I wrestle rain with broken pride,While passersby enjoy the ride. It leaks politely on my shoe,Pretends that’s what umbrellas do.The handle squeaks like tired…
Photo by Richard Kipuyo. Arusha joined the rest of the country in marking Law Day with celebrations held at the High Court grounds, focusing on promoting access to justice and legal awareness among the public. The event brought together judicial officers, legal practitioners and members of the community as part of the annual Law Week…
