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,…
By Kusekwa Kusekwa The High Court in Arusha has granted leave to 470 former employees of Tanzanite One Mining Limited – later renamed Sky Group Associates Limited – to pursue enforcement of their lawfully awarded termination benefits amounting to more than Sh 2.5 billion. This follows the government’s suspension of Mining Licence No. ML. 490/2013…
By The Arusha News Reporter The Tanzania Association of Tour Operators (TATO) has welcomed the decision by the government to restrict tour guiding in parks and other attractions to Tanzania nationals only with those breaching the law liable for termination of business licences, revocation of residence permits, fines and imprisonment or both. The policy, though…
By Mboneko Munyaga The Tanzania National Parks Authority (TANAPA) has imposed a one-year ban on six tour guides for breaching park regulations. The six, who also serve as safari drivers for various tour companies, will not be permitted to undertake any professional work in Tanzania’s national parks during this period. According to TANAPA Conservation Commissioner…
From The Arusha News – Reporters in Dodoma The Nane Nane agricultural exhibition ground at Themi, Arusha, is set for significant facelift to bring it to international show standards. It joins other regional showgrounds earmarked for similar upgrade, including Lindi, Mbeya, Morogoro, Simiyu, Shinyanga, Tabora regions and the national-level venue in Dodoma. The Minister for…
By The Arusha News – Reporters in Arusha and Moshi Hundreds of mourners from all walks of life gathered in Arusha and Moshi last Wednesday to pay their final respects to Advocate Wilson Jacob George Mallya who passed away in Arusha on August 8. Born on July 15, 1951, the distinguished lawyer was celebrated for…
