The year was 1995 and I was in second year of high school. I remember it like it was just yesterday. Our English teacher, Mr. Mubiru, had written some grammar questions on the blackboard and allowed us to work on the assignment. “Are you done?”, he asked us after some time, to which we answered…
News emerged earlier this week that the Partner States of the East African Community (EAC) had recorded their first-ever trade surplus of $840 million with the rest of the world. This surplus occurred in the quarter ending March 2025, driven mostly by a surge in exports to China. Much euphoria followed this development, with some…
Iron is an essential mineral that plays a vital role in a child’s growth and development. It helps form haemoglobin—the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen throughout the body. When children do not get enough iron, they can develop iron deficiency anaemia, a condition that can have serious and lasting effects on their…
Fermented foods have been staples across Africa for centuries—offering more than just taste and tradition. Science now confirms what our ancestors knew: Fermented foods improve digestion, boost immunity and preserve nutrients in a natural way. Take injera, the spongy flatbread that defines Ethiopian cuisine. Made from teff flour and fermented for two to three days,…
The morning sun was warm and I felt delighted to see the little visitor who came almost daily to the garden in search of insects. It was a tiny kingfisher—one of the smallest—yet a vibrant bird with a bright blue crown, orange face, and a wash of purple feathers along the side of its head….
She shares a smoothie, green and pure,With lighting made for furniture.“Vegan vibes!” her caption beams,While she hides doughnuts in her jeans.It’s Insta-life—unreal, assured.He posts a pic in Paris now,But that’s a wall in Dar, somehow.He geotags with flair and pride,While his true trip’s just roadside fried.Still, comments flood: “Wow! So blessed!”Each square a lie, a…
The story kicked off in 2023. Media platforms were screaming. As some big incidents do, it did not (immediately) catch everyone’s attention, but burned slowly like a forest fire. Such are major stories. The two men were completely incognito and insignificant. Certain types of thugs and murderers crave notoriety to find an inner purpose of…
It is Teresa of Avila, in Spain, 1515-1582, who says:Let nothing disturb you, let nothing frighten you, all things are passing, God is enough. Indeed, in life we crave many things: Wealth, power, glory, influence and for much more, hoping that these things and these positions in life will make us truly happy. But the…
Fifteen years after launching the EAC Common Market, the dream of a united and connected region is still stuck on the runway. While leaders love to preach regional integration, the cost of flying within East Africa tells a different story. A simple return flight between Nairobi and Entebbe, for instance, can set you back up…
Most visitors to Tanzania arrive through our international airports, so it is important that these facilities appear clean, efficient and welcoming. Generally, I believe they do. However, having one’s first few hours in the country disrupted by being wheel-clamped—due to a few drops of oil—by an overzealous or opportunistic official issuing a hefty fine is…
