High-altitude mountain climbing poses many challenges, which makes it all the more exhilarating when diplomatic envoys, typically not associated with high levels of physical endurance, successfully reach the freezing summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak. According to information from the Tanzania National Parks Authority (TANAPA), three ambassadors—one retired and two still serving—were among nearly…
The 23rd edition of Kilimanjaro Premium Lager International Marathon, set for February 23, 2025, in Moshi, will offer cash prize of TSh 5.5 million each for the top male and female finishers, according to the organisers. This year’s event is expected to attract over 6,000 local and international runners. Kicking-off the event’s preparations, Kilimanjaro Regional…
The East African Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (EACCIA) and the East African Community (EAC) have pledged to collaborate more closely to deepen regional integration and spur economic growth. In a recent meeting held at the EAC Secretariat in Arusha, the Chief Executive Officer of EACCIA, Mr Charles Kahuthu and Secretary General (SG) of…
The new TShs 1,000,000 fines for littering in Arusha city streets have sparked mixed reactions, with some residents deeming it an excessively harsh penalty. Some city residents praised the move but others challenged the Arusha City Council (ACC) to improve garbage collection first, saying they saw garbage trucks only once a week in their area,…
Tenants of the Arusha International Conference Centre (AICC) Kijenge housing estate, having been served notices to vacate their homes by end of next month, have sought the intervention of the Arusha District Commissioner (DC), Mr Felcian Mtahengerwa, to halt the eviction. The Chairman of Kijenge Hamlet, Mr John Hingira, confirmed that the petition had been…
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has announced she will form two committees to address complaints of residents of Ngorongoro. One committee would investigate land-related issues, while the second will assess implementation of the government scheme of voluntary relocation of the Maasai from the Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authoriyt (NCAA). The President told Maasai leaders she invited at…
The just ended Summit of the East African Community (EAC) Heads of State concluded in Arusha with the endorsement of Kiswahili and French as additional official languages of the Bloc, besides English as well as urged five partners to conclude national consultations for political confederation constitution by June 30, 2025. A communique issued at the…
QUESTION: Looking back to 1999, when the East African Community (EAC) was revived, what were the key challenges faced in laying the foundation for the bloc’s resurgence? ANSWER: The first challenge was creating the required momentum, trust and capacities to deliver and meet the very high expectations of the citizens regarding the solid revival of…
A man, allegedly caught breaking into a shop at Nadokaki, Muriet, Arusha, was burnt to death by an angry mob in the early hours of last Wednesday. Eyewitnesses said that the unidentified man, believed to be from Mbauda in the city, was set ablaze and burnt beyond recognition. The tragic incident occurred after the suspect…
