Arusha News

Staying safe in hot weather: Essential tips

Heat stress is a leading cause of weather-related deaths and can exacerbate underlying conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and asthma. It can also contribute to the transmission of certain infectious diseases. Understanding heat-related illnesses Common heat-related illnesses include: Certain groups are at a higher risk of heat-related illnesses, including: How the body responds to…

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Celebrating a new era of conservation and youth empowerment in Kilimanjaro

Last month marked a significant milestone for environmental conservation and youth empowerment in the Kilimanjaro region. In collaboration with Greenmanjaro, the Tanzania Forest Services (TFS), and the Jane Goodall Institute’s Roots and Shoots programme (Roots & Shoots), we proudly inaugurated the Kili Green Hub in Rau, Moshi. This pioneering initiative aims to inspire and equip…

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The 2025 ‘Kili Kids for Climate’ Festival

This May, Greenmanjaro, in partnership with Roots & Shoots, Afrissol, Silverleaf Academy, and FTK, will host 1,500 students from Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots clubs across Tanzania’s Northern Zone at the highly anticipated ‘Kili Kids for Climate’ Festival at Silverleaf Academy, Usa River, Arusha. This two-day event promises an unforgettable experience, featuring interactive activities, storytelling…

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Local Athletes Shine at Kili Marathon

From Fina Lyimo in Moshi Tanzanian men runners showcased their endurance and talent at the Kilimanjaro International Marathon, which was held last Sunday in Moshi, by claiming top positions. More than 15,000 local and foreign runners took part in the 23rd Edition of the marathon. Hamis Athumani emerged victorious in the men’s 42-kilometre race, crossing…

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DR JANE GOODALL: SAVING NATURE TO SAVE PLANET

By Sukhdev Chhatbar Renowned primatologist, Dr. Jane Goodall, has spent over six decades studying chimpanzees, informing global understanding of primates, man’s closest relatives, as well as environmental conservation. Reflecting on her work in Gombe, Tanzania, in an exclusive interview with The Arusha News (please see pages 8 and 9), she notes that while chimpanzee behaviour…

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Arusha, Kili ‘boiling’

By The Arusha News Reporter Arusha and Kilimanjaro are currently experiencing very hot weather, with daytime temperatures soaring to over 34°C, a significant increase for the highland regions that typically enjoy a moderate climate and become extremely chilly during their dry or wintry season, expected in just the next three months. According to the Tanzania…

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