Applauds life-changing school WaSH and Blood Bank Projects in Arusha The Rotary Clubs of Tanzania, part of Rotary District 9214, were honoured by the official visit of Rotary International President-Elect, Mario César Martins de Camargo, from 12–14 May 2025. He was accompanied by Rotary International Director, Daniel Tizazu. This distinguished visit reflected Rotary International’s strong…
Rome Robert Francis Prevost has been elected as the new pope, taking the name Pope Leo XIV.This historic moment marks the first time in the 2,000-year history of the Roman Catholic Church that an American has ascended to the papacy. Born in Chicago, Pope Leo XIV (pictured) is 69 years old and has had a…
By Issa Michuzi There was a time (not so long ago) Arusha was the best town in Tanzania. Yes, very peaceful and business-minded. It hosted the East African Community (EAC) headquarters, the UN court for the Rwanda genocide, the Arusha International Conference Centre (AICC), Pan African Court, East and Central African Health body, the Pan…
By Mboneko Munyaga To prevent the snows of the Kilimanjaro from melting, conserve Mount Meru’s forest cover, and combat desertification in Monduli, Karatu, and Babati, experts warn that Arusha, Manyara, and Kilimanjaro regions must prioritize environmental protection in all their activities for progress. GONE BALD: Mount Meru, Tanzania’s second-highest peak, is located about 100 kilometers…
By Nicodemus Ikonko The Arusha International Conference Centre (AICC) and the Public Service Social Security Fund (PSSSF), both state-owned, have teamed up to build East and Central Africa’s biggest conference facility in Arusha capable of seating 4,500 delegates. A joint press statement said the agreement for the Sh 385 billion project was inked on March…
By Mboneko Munyaga Some of our very good friends had given us not more than four months of publishing. There was no way, they said, a hard, print copy, not backed by massive financial capital, could survive in the digital era. But as they say, nothing beats determination, or rather that intangible quality of believing…
Last week we discussed the young soldier who committed suicide in 2021. She had been pestered by a senior officer while her superiors would not take her complaints seriously. Such struggles are everywhere, including sports. I know a guy who never watches female football. “I can’t bear seeing half-naked women running with the ball… showing…
Time flies very quickly, or so they say. It’s hard to believe that March 7, 2025, marked our first anniversary at The Arusha News. It feels almost like only yesterday, but it has already been a year—a period filled with dynamic reporting that has changed the social landscape for the residents of Manyara, Arusha, Kilimanjaro,…
Nanja Dam, once a highly dependable source of water for a number of villages in Lower Monduli, is slowly dying due to siltation, evaporation, and invasion by weeds, which normally grow when the water gets very polluted. But at least, in this photo taken recently, the dam is still home to a flock of African…
As the solemn and reflective period of Lent has begun, we at The Arusha News extend our warmest wishes to you and your loved ones. These 40 days of fasting, prayer and penitence not only offer us a chance to introspect but also to deepen our connection with Christ’s journey and sacrifice. This Lenten season…
