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…
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…
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…
A lease is the transfer of the right to enjoy immovable property for a certain period, either expressed or implied, or in perpetuity, in consideration of a price paid or promised, or of money, a share of crops, services, or any other thing of value, to be rendered periodically or on specified occasions to the…
Heat stress is a leading cause of weather-related deaths and can exacerbate underlying conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and asthma. It can also contribute to the transmission of certain infectious diseases. Understanding heat-related illnesses Common heat-related illnesses include: Certain groups are at a higher risk of heat-related illnesses, including: How the body responds to…
