By David Chikoko More than Sh 70m was pledged at a special fundraiser for the construction of an iconic Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania (ELCT) Cathedral in Arusha held on Sunday, February 1, 2026. The event was graced by the Arusha ELCT Bishop, His Eminence, Abel Godson Mollel and attended by the Prime Minister (PM),…
By Kusekwa Kusekwa The High Court at Moshi has upheld both the conviction and sentence for rape and life imprisonment imposed on Jerome Chuwa by the Resident Magistrate Court for having sexual intercourse with his step-daughter of 12 years after it dismissed his (Chuwa’s) appeal. During the hearing, Chuwa’s advocate, Mr Emmanuel Anthony, had argued…
By The Arusha News Reporter. Arusha will start producing HIV/AIDS antiretroviral (ARV) pills in the next three months, marking a significant step towards reviving the long-dormant Tanzania Pharmaceutical Company (TPC) and improving the country’s supply of medicinal drugs. The directive was issued in Arusha recently by the Minister for Health, Mr Mohamed Mchengerwa, where he…
By The Arusha News Reporter. Tourism remains a key sector of the economy that contributes significantly to foreign exchange earnings, government revenue and employment that requires balanced economic utilisation and environmental conservation for long-term sustainability. Speaking at the inaugural state-organised Serengeti Awards Ceremony in Arusha last Saturday, the Prime Minister (PM), Dr Mwigulu Nchemba, said…
As Tanzania marked World Leprosy Day last week, new figures from the National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Programme (NTLP) show that Arusha and Kilimanjaro regions continued to report extremely low or no new cases, underscoring progress in early detection and the disease’s control. According to the 2025 NTLP Annual Tuberculosis and Leprosy Epidemiological Report, which presents…
By Kusekwa Kusekwa The High Court at Tanga has quashed the conviction and fine of city resident, Faki Shehe Halifa, who was charged with smuggling into Tanzania six Somalis. He was serving a 10-year sentence after he failed to pay the alternative penalty of Sh 20 million in fines. Judge John Chaba reached the decision…
From The Arusha News Reporter in Tanga. The Minister for Water, Mr Jumaa Awesu, has called for urgent evaluation of the implementation stage of all the 1,400 major water supply projects countrywide, which are scheduled for completion in the 2025/26 financial year. Awesu gave the directive in Mkinga District, Tanga region, early this week when…
From The Arusha News Reporter in Tanga. This week on January 27, 2026, as President Samia Suluhu Hassan marked her birthday, she chose a gesture rich in meaning – by planting a tree. More than a symbolic act, it reflected leadership grounded in sustainability, responsibility and care for future generations. In nurturing new life, she…
By David Chikoko The government has ordered the immediate construction of an ultra-modern 10-storey hospital building at the current site of Mount Meru Regional Referral Hospital in Arusha, marking a major boost to the region’s health infrastructure. The directive was issued by the Minister of Health, Mr Mohamed Mchengerwa, during the launch of a new…
By The Arusha News Correspondent in Nairobi, Kenya Two Tanzanians arrested on the Kenyan side at the Namanga border crossing for drug trafficking are yet to appear in court to answer charges against them. Authorities in Kenya arrested Kidia One Express bus driver, George Ngoba (37) and his female conductor, Trisha Lucas (25) on January…
