BY KUSEKWA KUSEKWA Mbulu District resident, Ndulu Mela, is to remain behind bars for 20 years for unlawful possession of one serval cat skin, equivalent to one killed serval cat, which is a government trophy, valued at Sh 801,069 (dollars 300). That follows a decision of the High Court at Manyara that dismissed the appeal…
BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER Arusha-based Walawi Gospel Group (WGG) choir will tomorrow October 25, 2026, celebrate its 14th anniversary with a public mass and the launch of a new album of praise songs, according to group leader, Michael Kingazi. The celebration will take place at Golden Rose Summit Hall, the group’s home, from 2pm…
BY SUKHDEV CHHATBAR The weatherman has predicted showers and thunderstorms across parts of Arusha, Kilimanjaro, Manyara and Tanga regions this week, with possible implications for farming, tourism, transport and outdoor activities. Advance forecasts for October 26 to November 1, 2026 suggest wetter conditions in Arusha, Moshi and Babati followed by brighter weather towards the weekend….
FROM KUSEKWA KUSEKWA IN MOSHI The High Court in Moshi has upheld a finding of defamation against former Rombo MP Joseph Selasini, but reduced the compensation payable to former NCCR-Mageuzi chairman James Mbatia from 150m/- to 100m/-. Delivering judgment on October 13, 2026, Judge Safina Simfukwe found no reason to overturn the trial court’s conclusion…
BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER A new study has highlighted colorectal cancer among young adults in northern Tanzania after doctors documented three patients aged 19, 28 and 29. Published on September 1, 2026 in the Journal of Surgical Case Reports, the study said one patient died following surgery while later another required palliative chemotherapy. “Delayed…
FROM CHILDHOOD HARDSHIP TO LEADERSHIP: HE SHARES HIS JOURNEY INTO MEDICINE AND PUBLIC SERVICE, ENCOURAGING YOUNG LEARNERS TO PURSUE THEIR DREAMS AND TREAT PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES WITH DIGNITY. BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER For pupils at Nalopa Primary School in Arusha, a visit by Dr David Ole Sankok brought a personal lesson in pursuing ambitions:…
BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER The newly appointed Arusha District Commissioner (DC), Mr Nicodemus Tambo, has pledged to fight street crime, housebreak-ins and water meter theft, warning offenders to find lawful work or face the long arm of the law. Addressing residents of Sakina suburb recently, Mr Tambo said safety was a public priority and…
BY DAVID CHIKOKO Police in Arusha are investigating the death of a woman who was reportedly found with her hands tied and her mouth gagged at a guest house in Kaloleni for possible murder. Arusha Regional Police Commander (RPC) Justine Masejo, confirmed in a statement that investigations were underway. According to witnesses, the woman, believed…
BY DAVID CHIKOKO Arusha’s iconic Clock Tower roundabout and the Arusha Declaration Monument have been earmarked for major facelift as part of efforts to enhance the city’s appeal. Speaking to residents of Arusha last week after inspecting the ongoing road construction works and other projects, Arusha Urban MP, Mr Paul Makonda, said he wanted to…
BY SUKHDEV CHHATBAR South African jurist Navanethem “Navi” Pillay, who helped establish that rape and sexual violence could constitute genocide while serving at the Arusha-based International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR), has won the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. The Norwegian Nobel Committee announced the award on October 9, recognising her efforts to promote peace and…
