Roses are so beautiful,Lavish, luxuriousA dreamy fragrance that takes you to a faraway place. How it endures,When it is being rained upon,Its petal tender on the cheeks,Breathing of love and joyHow it unfurls and blossoms in the eventideAs the glimpse of moon radiates its love On graves it bows and weeps, white, pink, red,Petals that…
My Sunday mornings in India as a medical student contained many special moments of discourse with a dear friend of mine, Sanjay (currently an interventional cardiologist in the United States). While most students would either be sleeping in or be recovering from hangovers, my friend and I would meet up early for breakfast and discuss…
Two weeks ago, I spent a night at one of the relatively decent accommodation facilities in the fast-growing township of Makambako, which straddles the Iringa–Mbeya–Zambia highway. The town is also a strategic junction connecting to Njombe and Songea and onward to other southern regions. I had arrived at the facility a few minutes before midnight,…
Issa Michuzi’s reel on Instagram has been disturbing most Tanzanian viewers. Le Bucheron , a 1970 song by Franklin Bokaka wails in the background. Franklin Boukaka was a Congolese musician believed to have been murdered by dictator President Mobutu in 1972, aged 31. Le Bucheron questions the reality of African independence (“Dipanda” in Lingala). In…
As the seasons of fasting and reflection—Ramadan and Lent—bring changes in eating patterns, they also coincide with a familiar nuisance: coughs, colds and flu-like illnesses. While modern medicine remains essential for severe infections, there is growing interest in how simple kitchen remedies can support the body especially in the early stages of illness. Three humble…
I have been prompted to write about Air Tanzania following the release of the Controller and Auditor General (CAG)’s report which, among other findings, disclosed a loss of Sh 191.19 billion during the 2024/25 financial year, bringing the accumulated loss to Sh 748 billion. I will not delve into the causes of this loss, as…
In today’s digital world, screens are everywhere—phones, tablets, televisions and computers. While technology has made learning and entertainment more accessible, excessive screen time in children has become a growing concern for both parents and healthcare professionals. Understanding how screen use affects children is essential for promoting healthy development. Young children, especially those under five years…
On March 27, 2026 the African Union (AU) failed to adopt a draft decision seeking to endorse former President of Senegal, Macky Sall, as the continent’s candidate for the post of the United Nations Secretary General (SG), to replace the current SG, Portugal’s Antonio Guterres, who ends his tenure of office in December. Sall was…
I often find myself so busy, with little time to spare, that if I sat on a calendar review commission, I would argue for a 14-month year. My many responsibilities demand constant attention – communication, meetings and occasional travel. Modern life feels like a never-ending race against time and some of us are losing. The…
Kenya’s payment of Ksh3.9 billion ($30 million) to secure its role in co-hosting the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations is, without doubt, a necessary step. Approved mid this week by President William Ruto to remit the amount to the Confederation of African Football (CAF), signals commitment, restores confidence and keeps Kenya in the continental spotlight….
