BY KUSEKWA KUSEKWA The Court of Appeal has thrown overboard an appeal lodged by a Babati resident, Emmanuel Safari, who the High Court sentenced to death by hanging for sodomising his stepson of one and a half years old who died in the act, apparently in obeyance of a witchdoctor’s instructions for a “get rich…
The Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre (KCMC) is constructing a state-of-the-art cardiovascular centre that is expected to transform access to specialised heart care across northern Tanzania. A foundation stone-laying ceremony, held at the hospital’s premises in Moshi last week, brought together government leaders, development partners, health professionals and members of the public to witness the milestone….
A section of the Arusha–Namanga Road was washed away near the East African Bypass on Monday. Engineers from the Tanzania National Roads Agency (TANROADS) were busy working to restore the vital transport link by the time we went to press. (Photo by Richard Kipuyo) BY SUKHDEV CHHATBAR Residents in Arusha, Kilimanjaro, Manyara and Tanga regions…
BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER Efforts to tackle flooding and improve road safety have taken centre stage in the newly approved 2026/27 Budget of the Arusha City Council, with billions of shillings earmarked for drainage systems, gravel roads and the installation of CCTV cameras along key routes in the city. The council approved a total…
BY MBONEKO MUNYAGA East Africans have hailed the outcome of the 25th Ordinary Summit of the East African Community (EAC), which convened in Arusha on March 7, 2026, describing the decisions taken as “historic” and likely to necessitate amendments to the Treaty that revived the regional economic bloc some 26 years ago. A communiqué issued…
BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER Heads of State of the East African Community (EAC) are meeting here today, Saturday, March 7, 2026, with sources indicating that Uganda was likely to take over the position of Secretary General (SG) for the next five-year term. Officials familiar with the discussions said a Ugandan was expected to succeed…
BY MBONEKO MUGAYA Tourism stakeholders have called for the construction of a durable road through the Serengeti National Park in order to make a safari to, and through the world’s most mesmerising natural wildlife habitat, a truly memorable experience. Commenting on the recent swamping of most parts of the Serengeti that was caused by unusually…
The President of Ghana John Dramani Mahama (left) receives a souvenir combo carving of Tanzania’s ‘big five’ from the President of the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights, Justice Blaise Tchikaya, during the celebrations to mark the 20th anniversary of the Arusha-based Pan African judicial body last Monday. (Photo by Paul Mzungute). BY SUKHDEV…
BY KUSEKWA KUSEKWA The High Court at Arusha has saved a driver, Mohamed Musa Salim, alias Mudy, from serving 30 years in prison for robbing an Arusha resident, James Elia Hotay, a mobile phone of TECNO POP 2 make in 2024. Judge Frank Mahimbali ruled in favour of Mudy, after allowing his appeal that challenged…
BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER The 28-kilometre Tengeru-Mererani road is set to be upgraded to tarmac level as part of major infrastructural improvements ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) championship, which Tanzania will co-host with Kenya and Uganda. The move follows a directive by Prime Minister, Dr Mwigulu Nchemba, to the Ministry…
