It has almost been two years of a whirlwind political journey for former Arusha Regional Commissioner (RC), Mr Paul Makonda, who has just bagged CCM’s node along with six others to contest the Arusha Urban parliamentary seat in the October polls, that saw incumbent Mrisho Gambo ejected in the ruling party’s sifting process. Mr Makonda,…
By The Arusha News Reporter Animal welfare activists believed they had won the battle against the illegal donkey meat and skin trade — but the problem persists. Reports indicate that over 150 donkeys are stolen and smuggled into neighbouring Kenya every month from the Arusha Region alone, reportedly destined for China, where their hides are…
By Kusekwa Kusekwa The High Court sitting in Moshi has upheld a life imprisonment sentence against Rashid Karia, a resident of Same District in Kilimanjaro Region, for committing sodomy against a 16-year-old girl. Justice Adrian Kilimi delivered the ruling after dismissing Karia’s appeal, which sought to overturn the verdict handed down by the Same District…
By The Arusha News Reporter The East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) has showered praise to five senior members of staff who have retired for their exceptional commitment and long-standing service to the East African Community (EAC). In a virtual plenary session chaired by Speaker Joseph Ntakirutimana, EALA members unanimously adopted a resolution praising the officers…
Photo captions as shown in the article: The late Mwalimu Nyerere. The late Mzee Mwinyi. Mr Madaraka Nyerere (right), receives a plaque of recognition on behalf of his late father, Mwalimu Julius Nyerere, from Vice-President, Dr Philip Mpango, during a ceremony held early this week in Arusha. (Photo by Paul Mzungute). By The Arusha News…
From The Arusha News Reporter in Moshi. A wave of deep sorrow and sombre mood have engulfed Longuo Ward community members in Moshi District, Kilimanjaro Region, following the tragic death of 30‑year‑old paediatrician, Dr Magreth Joseph Swai, a promising young doctor serving at Kibosho Hospital. Dr Magreth was found dead at her home on the…
Photo by a Correspondent Shi’ite Muslims in Arusha take part in a solemn procession to mark the climax of the Ashura Festival — the “Day of Remembrance” — one of Islam’s most sacred events. It commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, grandson of Prophet Muhammad (SAW), who was killed in the 7th century in Karbala,…
By Kusekwa Kusekwa The High Court sitting in Manyara has acquitted Paschal Damiano, alias Apolo, who had been charged with murder of his friend, Ismail Khalifa, a resident of Gidahababieg Village in Hanang’ District, on May 30, 2024. Delivering her judgement recently, Judge Nenelwa Joyce Mwihambi ruled that the prosecution had failed to prove the…
By The Arusha News Reporters Travel by sea, land and air should be safe, comfortable and reliable — yet travelling by bus in parts of southern and northern Tanzania increasingly resembles gambling with one’s life. A recent spate of horrific road accidents, especially in Kilimanjaro Region, has reignited national outrage. More than 60 people have…
By The Arusha News Reporter The Rotary Club of Njiro in Arusha has reaffirmed its commitment to establish a public library in Njiro area with the aim of fostering a culture of reading and learning within the community. This was revealed by the Club’s incoming President, Prof Raymond Mosha, during his installation ceremony held recently…
