The other week, several friends of mine, mostly from my college and working days, could not believe that I was really spending most of my retirement at Chalowe, my ancestral village in Wanging’ombe District, Njombe Region. Their surprise followed last Saturday’s Palaver piece, in which I mentioned as much. It also arose from the fact…
The current chairperson of the International Foundation known as RYTHM (Raise Yourself to Help Mankind), Umayal Eswaran says: “Compassion, love, kindness, empathy and service aren’t just beautiful words. They are values without which a human is just an empty vessel.” Those are, indeed, very serious words. They cut right through into our very soul and…
After Gen Z mobile phones and weight lifting chat last week, I received positive emails enquiring about the big belly issue, specifically; “Kitambi. Vitambi,” plural, in KiSwahili. During the 1960s and 70s, ‘kitambi’ owned a millionaire’s badge. Most famous idioms used were “public opinion” (political leaders) and Bwana Mapesa (Mr Money). Across Africa, kitambi was…
Sauntering by the blue, shimmering lake,In a poetic muse,Thinking what to write next,The oceans of ink drip with stillness,An emptiness pervade,Serenading over my reflective head. Sitting atop a picturesque hillock,Searching for inspiration from the dewy greenery,Its iciness cooling the burnt embers of racing thoughts,Not a single word escapes,From the depths of my poetic case. Amidst…
The moon hangs low, the stars shine bright,A roaring sound cuts through the night.The jeep moves fast, the guide looks back,As lions prowl and stay on track. A zebra sprints, the dust flies high,A game of life beneath the sky.The chase is fierce, the claws extend,Will it escape, or meet its end? The jungle hums,…
Football is the peacetime equivalent of warfare. We saw and savoured all of that during the recently concluded World Cup jointly hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico. Through both the memorable and disappointing moments of the tournament, the defining spirit was cut-throat competition in the world’s most emotive sport, both on and off…
Many people believe that a good night’s sleep depends only on having a comfortable bed or a quiet bedroom. However, one of the most important factors influencing sleep is often overlooked—the evening meal. What you eat, how much you eat and when you eat can determine whether you enjoy restful sleep or spend the night…
As Tanzania pursues its ambition of becoming a competitive, middle income digital economy under Vision 2050, the country cannot afford to delay decisions that could significantly accelerate connectivity, innovation and economic growth. One such opportunity is allowing Starlink to provide high speed internet services in the country. Reliable internet access is no longer a luxury….
Today, instead of explaining the law, I’d like to share a thought about the people behind it. Many see lawyers as individuals who know everything and can solve every legal problem. The reality is different. The title Learned Counsel reflects a lifelong commitment to learning. Every case demands hours of research, analysis and preparation to…
After completing my secondary school education in 1973, I went to live with my uncle in Chalowe, a small agricultural village in what is now Wanging’ombe District, Njombe Region. Chalowe borders the nearby village of Igwachanya, which was also small at the time. Life there revolved around the Catholic mission station, with its imposing church…
