The Kenya-Somalia Trade Week at the Business Bay Square Mall in the Eastleigh suburb of Nairobi was more than just a showcase of products and investment opportunities — it was a symbol of what the future could hold for East Africa. Since Somalia officially joined the EAC in 2024, the dynamics of regional trade have…
arly morning scene: A lone white-headed vulture, an endangered species, was spotted by the roadside, clutching a carcass under its talon. Maintaining a safe distance, I stopped to watch it feed. The meal was that of a dead rock monitor lizard, likely a victim of a speeding car. As another car approached at a moderate…
In Tanzania, the principle of equality before the law is enshrined in the Constitution, guaranteeing that all persons are equal under the law and entitled to equal protection and benefit without discrimination based on race, religion, or gender. Rule of Law and Discrimination The rule of law demands that all subjects should be treated equally…
Did you ever stop to think on the innumerable talents that our children have? Did you ever reflect on how talented you are? Let us begin with the true story of an Indian dancer who danced her way to the top and became the number one dancer in India. It so happened that she lost…
Welcoming our lovely readers to our weekly health diaries column, where we delve into various disease-related topics, simplifying complex concepts for our readers. Dehydration occurs when you lose more fluids than your body takes in. This results in insufficient water being circulated around the body, inhibiting the body from carrying out its normal functions. Given…
Last February, the Ministry of Industries and Trade, through the Deputy Minister, Mr Exaud Kigahe, made a very important announcement. He reported in Parliament that the implementation of the Liganga iron ore project would commence in the 2025/26 financial year. This announcement was significant for two reasons. Firstly, the Liganga iron ore deposits were discovered…
Fasting is a practice that has been adopted for centuries, both for spiritual reasons and health benefits. The duration for which a person can survive without food varies, but generally, a human can survive for about one to two months without food, provided they have adequate hydration. Initially, the body burns glycogen (stored glucose), then…
This year, I set out to conquer not one, but two extraordinary challenges: Summiting Mount Kilimanjaro twice – first in June, then again in September. For many, scaling Africa’s highest peak even once is a daunting feat. I’ve known climbers who, after one attempt, swore never to return. Yet, while Kilimanjaro demands respect and should…
Is there a controversy over the creation of the name Tanzania, which was given to the United Republic of Tanganyika and Zanzibar, 61 years ago? A Tanzanian of Asian descent, Mr. Iqbal Muhammad Dar (R.I.P.), called a press conference in Dar es Salaam in September 2003, when I was with the Daily News, to claim…
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) are critical drivers of economic growth and national development in the modern world. All development that the world has witnessed from the Industrial Revolution to today’s space age is a result of STEM. Investing in STEM education is investing in the future; whatever technological innovations we see today are…
