By The Arusha News Reporter The much-awaited long rains for Arusha and surrounding areas are expected to begin this coming week and intensify gradually into March, ending the prolonged dry spell that hit most parts of the region this year. According to the Tanzania Meteorological Authority (TMA), warm conditions will persist in the early part…
As you know dear reader, I am writing from London; subsequently, the global capital of the English language. Alas no. If you were to land here right now and step into a bus, train and any other public places with loads of Londoners, you might be surprised. Yes all signs, announcements, directions and legal dos…
By Kusekwa Kusekwa The High Court at Arusha has ordered Lodhia Steel Industries Limited and their driver, Mohamed Abdallah Mbugu, to pay Leopard Tours Limited over Sh.271m for crashing into their vehicle at Kambi ya Mkaa, Kikatiti, at the Moshi-Arusha Road on June 16, 2023. Delivering the judgement, Judge Frank Mahimbali held that Leopard Tours…
By The Arusha News Reporter Police in Arusha have recovered a stolen government ambulance that was allegedly being converted into a safari vehicle for tourists. Four suspects are helping with investigations. The vehicle, a Toyota Land Cruiser owned by the Musoma Municipal Council, was reported stolen late last year from Musoma in Mara Region. According…
By The Arusha News Reporter The Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism has directed tour operators to step up awareness information to visitors on the law regarding strict prohibition against ownership of wildlife trophies and wildlife-derived products, following recurring cases of tourists being intercepted at exit points in possession of illegal items. In a recent…
Photo by Richard Kipuyo. Arusha joined the rest of the country in marking Law Day with celebrations held at the High Court grounds, focusing on promoting access to justice and legal awareness among the public. The event brought together judicial officers, legal practitioners and members of the community as part of the annual Law Week…
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…
