Mr Amani Sanga. By Daniela de Unzueta Artola and Jaya James Welters Amani Sanga’s first day at Twende was a rainy Monday. He showed up wearing a green ‘Department of Science’ t-shirt, soaked from the run over. He still remembers the date – June 5, 2022 – and the nickname he earned that day: Kijana…
By Muhidin Issa Michuzi If you like altitude in your adventures and coffee fresh from the source, meet Arusha — a Tanzanian town where diplomacy shares space with chic kiosks, Mount Meru replaces a skyline and the air smells of eucalyptus, ambition, and roasted maize. Mom is a safari and conference hub. Arusha also has…
From Mboneko Munyaga in Mwanza. Once a vibrant symbol of life, Lake Victoria is now one of the world’s most polluted freshwater bodies – its future hanging by a thread as fish stocks collapse, pollution surges and the millions it once nurtured and nourished, face growing uncertainty. Lake Victoria, or Nyanza, is East Africa’s largest…
Entandrophragma excelsum, an indigenous tree species standing tall in deep in the remote valley ofMount Kilimanjaro. By Muhidin Issa Michuzi. The other day, while surfing through New Scientist online – not to check if AI is finally making coffee (though that would be handy) – I stumbled upon two juicy headlines that stopped me in…
Saanane is one of only two Island National Parks in Lake Victoria on the Tanzania side. Writer and Researcher Mboneko Munyaga recently visited the Island and talked to the Chief Park Warden, Assistant Conservation Commissioner (ACC), Tutindaga George. Excerpts… QUESTION: Can you share the history and significance of Saanane Island National Park and how it…
The new Director-General of East, Central and Southern African Health Community (ECSA-HC), Dr Ntuli Kapologwe, shares a bold ten-year vision to transform health in the region. He pledges to elevate the organisation’s visibility, expand membership and pioneer regional Centres of Excellence. He emphasises decentralised financing, digital innovation and cross-border health diplomacy and outlines strategies for…
By Sukhdev Chhatbar – The Arusha News Researcher/Journalist QUESTION: Can you tell us about the origins of the Swahili Learning Centre (SLC)? What inspired its establishment and what gap did it aim to fill in the community?ANSWER: The Swahili Learning Centre was established in 2023 with a vision to bridge the cultural and linguistic gap…
By Sukhdev Chhatbar Q: Professor Mhando, could you share what inspired you to pursue a career in medicine, particularly cardiology and how your early experiences shaped your approach to healthcare? A: From a young age, I was fascinated by the way medical science could tangibly transform lives. During my early training at the University of…
Justice Ambassador Tujilane Rose Chizumila’s remarkable journey from refugee to esteemed judge embodies the spirit of International Women’s Day. Overcoming early hardships of displacement and barriers in a male-dominated field, she harnessed these experiences to fuel her commitment to human rights and justice. Her advocacy in the judiciary has significantly advanced women’s rights across Africa,…
More than 100 years ago, German colonists destroyed the cultural heritage of the Chagga people in Tanzania. Now the Chagga are trying to regain their eroded history through books by German missionary to the region, Bruno Gutmann, the author’s great-grandfather, who documented their traditions during his time in the region. This article is an abridged…
