The rains are here — literally pounding the recently dry and parched soils of Bongoland. And yes, a few months ago much of Bongoland’s terrain was almost a semi-desert, resembling the lands neighbouring the mighty Sahara Desert. But lo and behold, the pregnant skies suddenly opened their gates and let out the gushing waters, flooding…
You may perhaps remember a teacher who inspired you profoundly, so much so that you can say at this time that without that teacher you would not be where you are today. Most of us can make that statement. If it was not a teacher, it was a relative, a parent, a grandparent, another relative…
Beloved Swahili and English speaker; please help me understand. What is the exact translation of “kuweza”? Is it “to be able”? Or, “managing”? Or “probability”? Is it the combination of all these? We can all agree, WEZA, the infinitive (‘kiini-neno’ in Swahili) means: Can, able, probability, manage, afford to pay, etc. What about its auxiliaries,…
The frequent reader of this column must know by now that I deeply respect proverbs and wise sayings from all cultures and traditions. Yes, I do like to reflect on these everlasting sayings of wisdom, and the more I reflect on any of them, the more meaning unfolds from them. Today our wise saying for…
As the East African Community (EAC) advances its vision of deeper regional integration, it is increasingly clear that political commitment must go beyond symbolic gestures. Flying the EAC flag in government offices or singing the regional anthem at official events is not enough to convince East Africans that integration is real, credible and working for…
For most of my adult life, I struggled with dental problems. While my diet included meat and other animal products, I frequently battled cavities and gum inflammation. In those days, I visited my dentist two or three times a year. Some cavities were filled while I lived in England and later in Germany. By my…
The Tanzania Agricultural Society (TASO) Nane Nane Show-grounds in Arusha serve as a vital platform for showcasing agricultural innovations, technologies, and agribusiness opportunities. However, for the show-grounds to achieve their full potential as a regional hub for agricultural excellence, they must evolve from being a once-a-year exhibition site into a modern, multifunctional agribusiness and learning…
Mwalimu Julius Nyerere once said we cannot solve our problems by pretending they don’t exist. Yet, that is exactly what some of us see as happening in East Africa. Agreed. East Africa has taken plausible action to match rhetoric in its resolve to move ahead as a model socio-economic grouping of a people who confess…
Welcoming our lovely readers to our weekly health diaries column where we delve into various disease-related topics simplifying complex concepts for our readers. Bone health is often overlooked until a fracture or osteoporosis diagnosis occurs. However, maintaining strong bones becomes increasingly important after the age of 40, when bone density naturally begins to decline. Healthy…
On second day in Katavi I decided to widen my eyes and thoughts detesting from Ngorongoro–Serengeti menace and took time to enjoy some true peace with me on the banks of the Katuma River in Katavi National Park. No engines noise just witnessing big numbers of varieties of birds and wild animals. Upon arrival I…
