By Kusekwa Kusekwa. The High Court of Tanzania sitting in Manyara has dismissed a land ownership suit filed by two villagers against the Tanzania Electric Supply Company Limited (TANESCO), affirming the company’s legal acquisition of five acres of land earmarked for a sub-station along the 220 kV Singida-Babati power transmission line. Presiding Judge Nenelwa Joyce…
By The Arusha News Reporter. The Tanzania Meteorological Authority (TMA) has predicted a warm and dry September for Arusha and Kilimanjaro regions with cool nights, sunny days and only minimal chances of light showers. TMA anticipates daily highs ranging from 25 °C to 30 °C, accompanied by cool nights between 12 °C and 16 °C….
By The Arusha News Reporter. Arusha residents and stargazers across the world are in for a rare celestial treat this weekend. On Sunday, September 7, 2025, the Moon will slip fully into Earth’s shadow, producing a spectacular total lunar eclipse that will last nearly an hour and a half. In Arusha and much of northern…
Moshi Rotarians hand over new toilets to Sango Primary School, last week. Moshi Rotarians have handed over a major sanitation project at Sango Primary School in Moshi, Kilimanjaro region, providing safe and hygienic toilet facilities for more than 520 pupils and 12 teachers.The initiative, inaugurated on August 21, 2025, saw the renovation of 18 toilets…
The Vice-President, Dr Philip Mpango, has called on government institutions and public corporations to enforce stronger governance procedures, tighten financial discipline and align operations with Tanzania’s long-term development vision.Addressing the working session for parastatal Board Chairpersons and Chief Executive Officers at the Arusha International Conference Centre (AICC), Dr Mpango warned that despite reforms and new…
The President of the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights (AfCHPR) Justice Modibo Sacko has commended the independent Arusha-based NGO, the African Court Coalition, for its vital and indispensable role in promoting and protecting human rights across the continent.Speaking during a meeting with the Coalition for an Effective African Court (African Court Coalition) in…
The Court of Appeal has quashed the High Court’s decision, which allowed non-citizens to own land within the United Republic of Tanzania through inheritance.Justices Rehema Mkuye, Paul Kihwelo and Abdul-Hakim Ameir Issa ruled in favour of the Attorney General (AG), the applicant, after allowing his application for revision to challenge the impugned decision regarding a…
Former Arusha Regional Commissioner (RC), Mr Paul Christian Makonda, has been nominated by Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), to contest the Arusha Urban parliamentary seat in the October 29 General Election.His landslide victory in party primaries – where he polled 97 per cent of the votes – came after the incumbent MP, Mr Mrisho Mashaka Gambo,…
From The Arusha News Reporter in Moshi Shock and grief have gripped Manushi-Kibosho Village in Moshi Rural District, Kilimanjaro region, following the brutal murder of a three-year-old boy, Ivan Chuwa, in what police believe was a ritual killing linked to superstitious beliefs, in pursuit of wealth. The killing occurred on August 15, 2025 at Makao…
By Nicodemus Ikonko Arusha Regional Commissioner (RC), Mr Kenani Kihongosi, has called on journalists to use their profession responsibly to promote peace and unity, as Tanzania gears up for the October General Election. Speaking at the opening ceremony of a training session for journalists and broadcasters from Tanga, Kilimanjaro, Arusha and Manyara regions last week,…
