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…
By The Arusha News Reporter Arusha is generally expected to experience warm weather accompanied by occasional rains in late January and throughout February 2026 in line with the region’s typical seasonal climate patterns, according to the weatherman. The Tanzania Meteorological Authority (TMA) indicates that northern Tanzania usually experiences a transitional weather phase during January and…
By The Arusha News Reporter The late veteran politician and statesman Edwin Mtei will be laid to rest today, January 24, 2026, at the family cemetery on his Tengeru estate, Arusha, family members have confirmed. Mtei, who was Tanzania’s first Governor of the Bank of Tanzania (BoT) and a former Secretary-General of the East African…
By Kusekwa Kusekwa The High Court at Arusha has freed a resident of Babati, Mabe Shauri Slaa, who was serving a 30-year sentence in jail for possession of two elephant tusks, being government trophies. Judge Frank Mahimbali quashed the conviction and the sentence imposed on Slaa by the District Court of Babati, after he allowed…
By Mboneko Munyaga Few years in recent history have painted a grimmer image of both the present and future the way 2026 has. Most characteristic has been the rapidly changing world order that threatens to unravel old alliances many thought, were rock solid. Most notable was the open desire and almost aggressive stance by US…
