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June 6, 2026
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  • MATOLO POSTS BEST SCORE AS GOLFERS HONOUR 91-YEAR-OLD MZEE AMIR SOMJI
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German seeks his ancestor’s truth in Kilimanjaro

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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…

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25 years of EAC: Milestones and lesson shaping regional integration

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QUESTION: Looking back to 1999, when the East African Community (EAC) was revived, what were the key challenges faced in laying the foundation for the bloc’s resurgence? ANSWER: The first challenge was creating the required momentum, trust and capacities to deliver and meet the very high expectations of the citizens regarding the solid revival of…

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More than 50 golfers are expected to take part in More than 50 golfers are expected to take part in a one-day golf tournament in Arusha today as part of celebrations to mark the 91st birthday of veteran golfer, philanthropist and respected social leader, Mzee Amir Somji.

Organisers said the tournament has attracted strong interest from local players, with additional entries expected from Nairobi, making the event not only a sporting occasion but also a special tribute to one of Arusha’s most admired personalities.

Mzee Somji, widely known for his long association with golf and his contribution to social and charitable causes in Arusha, is being honoured for his remarkable life, service and continued inspiration to the community.

According to the organisers, the tournament was arranged as a fitting way to salute his passion for the sport and his enduring role in bringing people together across different communities.

“This tournament is more than just a competition. It is a celebration of a man who has given so much to golf, to Arusha and to the wider community,” one of the organisers said.
Players are expected to compete in different categories during the day-long event, with prizes lined up for outstanding performers.

The organisers said the participation of golfers from both Arusha and Nairobi reflects the high regard in which Mzee Somji is held, not only as a veteran sportsman but also as a figure of friendship, generosity and leadership.

Over the years, Mzee Somji has remained a familiar and respected name in Arusha’s sporting and social circles. His 91st birthday celebration is expected to bring together golfers, friends, family members and well-wishers in a warm show of appreciation for his life and legacy.

The tournament is expected to end with a prize-giving ceremony and birthday celebration in honour of Mzee Somji.

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Makko is from Arash, Loliondo District, Arusha.
The colourful installation ceremony will be held at his residence in Makuyuni.

According to the programme, the Laigwanan event will begin early in the morning, followed by a day-long celebration featuring traditional Maasai activities, including cattle, honey and other ceremonial offerings.

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The Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism, Dr The Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism, Dr Ashatu Kijaji, will open this year’s  Karibu-Kili Fair on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at Magereza Grounds in Arusha.

The Fair’s Coordinator, Mr Dominic Shoo, said that everything was moving smoothly and the exhibitors have almost completed their stalls and tents installation.
“We are looking forward to a very successful Fair,” he told The Arusha News.

The opening day, Thursday, is set aside for exhibitors and business networking, he said, adding that June 5 to 7 will be open to the public. 

A total of 550 exhibitors have confirmed participation in this year’s Karibu-Kili Fair, including 13 foreign participants, while the majority are local operators.
“Eighty per cent of the participants are Tanzanians,” Mr Shoo said.

The exhibitors include tour operators, hotels, lodges, tourism service providers, suppliers, travel-related companies, arts and crafts dealers, food vendors and other businesses connected to the tourism and hospitality value chain.

The annual fair is expected to bring together tourism stakeholders, buyers, exhibitors and members of the public, providing a platform for business networking, marketing and promotion of Tanzania’s tourism products.

Karibu-Kili Fair, now widely promoted as Karibu-Kili Fair, is regarded as one of East Africa’s major tourism trade exhibitions. According to the organisers, the 2026 edition is expected to attract more than 500 exhibitors, over 1,000 international travel agents and buyers and thousands of trade visitors.

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Tanzania’s peak tourism season kicks off next week Tanzania’s peak tourism season kicks off next week with hotels, lodges and tour operators expecting a busy period as the country builds on last year’s strong growth in visitor arrivals and earnings.

The June-to-October dry season, which translates as summer and part autumn for the Northern Hemisphere,  is traditionally the busiest period for the country’s tourism industry, especially for wildlife safaris in the northern circuit, including  Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire and Lake Manyara, 

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“During the peak season, rooms in and around the parks are usually the first to go. If visitors wait too long, the best lodges and camps are either fully booked or available only at higher rates,” said one Arusha-based tour operator.

Tour operators say demand is already rising as travellers move to secure accommodation in facilities of major tourism destinations ahead of arrivals. Tanzania is the globally acclaimed safari destination with the world’s largest lion population and effortless viewing of the “Big Five”-- elephants, buffalos, rhinos, lions and leopards, the most prized sightings in the wild. 

Several travel operators also urged visitors to book early. One safari company noted in an advisory that for peak season travel between June and October, lodges and camps “fill up early, often months in advance,” making last-minute bookings more difficult and expensive.

The season ushers in as Tanzania emerges from strong tourism performance, having received 5,935,561 tourists in 2025 up from 5,360,247 visitors in 2024.

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