By Peter Lindstrom Stephen recently completed his circle of life. Arusha-based Hoopoe Safaris hosted the U.S. President Bill Clinton (second left) on his Tanzania philanthropic tour in 2015. Others in the picture are, from right, Peter Lindstrom, the late Stephen Laiser (second right), and Rupert Hatton (left). The late Laiser and Lindstrom initiated Hoopoe Safaris….
We as humans have a lot in common, more than we consciously think of. We share a basic humanity, we are born at some point and will certainly pass away at some point. Those of us who are more conscious of this common humanity tend to be there for others, and history has plenty of…
The other day, I was briefing my young nephew who is on the verge of joining the National Service (JKT) after completing his secondary education. He had been informed that if he wanted to know anything about life in the service, he should consult veteran me. Yes, I had gone through the National Service regime,…
The Cognitive Load Theory states that our brains can only handle a certain amount of information at a given time when we are learning something new. In other words, while our capacity to learn things is virtually unlimited once the knowledge or skill has been incorporated into our long-term memories, when we are learning something…
During her tour of Tanga region last week, President Samia Suluhu Hassan gave audience to a teenage girl with a dream to become President of Tanzania one day. It was the second time she was hosting such a guest in nearly as many years. As was the case previously, the Head of State offered her…
Bail refers to the temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial, sometimes on condition that a sum of money is lodged to guarantee their appearance in court. Purpose of Bail The main purpose is to let the accused be free for a while pending his trial as long as his guilt has not yet…
Last week we discussed the young soldier who committed suicide in 2021. She had been pestered by a senior officer while her superiors would not take her complaints seriously. Such struggles are everywhere, including sports. I know a guy who never watches female football. “I can’t bear seeing half-naked women running with the ball… showing…
I was listening to some Congolese Soukous music earlier this week, trying to manage my stress after retirement. It is one of my favourite hobbies, as at my age, I can never bring myself to seriously enjoy the computerised Bongo Flava music. I always wonder why our young Bongo musicians never want to learn the…
Kenya’s decision to suspend mediation talks between South Sudan’s government and opposition groups until this month has raised concern. At first glance, it may seem like a setback for the peace process, but a closer look reveals something deeper. It is a reminder that peace negotiations are rarely straightforward, especially in countries with a long…
The dew-covered grass flickered past my legs, and the cool morning air exuded a crisp, delicate fragrance. Eventually, even my sleepy eyes responded, finally opening fully to appreciate the dazzling landscape overlooking Tarangire. Passing through several Maasai bomas, we could see young Maasai boys herding sheep and goats. On a shrub of acacia (Senegalia mellifera)…
