The Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and EAC, Mr James Milya, takes an oath during the EALA session on April 14, 2026 as an ex-officio member of the regional parliament. Mr Milya was a member of the 5th EALA before his election to the national parliament in the last general election, representing Simanjiro constituency, Arusha…
BY KUSEKWA KUSEKWA The High Court at Arusha has ordered a doctor, formerly with the Kisongo Charitable Health Centre, be paid six months salary as compensation for unfair termination and not 32 months salary as was allowed by the Commission for Mediation and Arbitration (CMA). Judge Sylvester Kainda quashed the CMA decision and ordered Dr…
BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER Newly appointed East African Community (EAC) Secretary General (SG), Mr Stephen Mbundi from Tanzania, is expected to formally assume his responsibilities at the headquarters in Arusha on Friday, April 24, to replace Kenyan Ms Veronica Nduva, whose term has ended. Mr Mbundi takes office for a non-renewable five-year term amid…
BY MATHAYO LAIZER The National Housing Corporation (NHC) is set to boost its revenue to more than Sh 4.5 billion annually from the planned redevelopment of central Arusha. It currently earns Sh 265.8 million only from the prime property, an official told The Arusha News. The project, which covers Swahili Street, Sokoine and Azimio areas,…
BY MLEMI ALPHONCE Corruption remains a major obstacle to justice, slows economic development and places a heavy burden on ordinary citizens. The Minister of State in the President’s Office for Public Service Management and Good Governance, Mr Ridhiwani Kikwete, said this when opening the 13th Executive Committee Meeting of the Association of African Anti-Corruption Authorities…
I am still reflecting on the CAG’s report for 2024/25 that was presented to the President slightly over a fortnight ago. The report highlighted persistent systemic weaknesses in public financial management. This week, I turn to public procurement, given the significant impact it has on the economy. Robert Zoellick, former President of the World Bank,…
Welcome to our weekly Health Diaries column. We trust you had a safe and peaceful Easter holiday, filled with rest, reflection and good health. As we resume our regular discussions, we continue to explore a range of disease-related topics, simplifying complex concepts for our readers. It is common for parents to seek quick relief when…
As I watched Artemis ll lift-off into space on its 10-day journey to the moon and back last week, my memories raced to a conversion I had with a Harvard University professor some years ago. He used to spend six months a year in Tanzania studying the Hadzabe in the bush. I had asked him…
Last June, the US vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution calling for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza to halt civilian casualties, arguing it was not tied to the release of Israeli hostages. Days later, an animal welfare group in the United Kingdom urged the government to provide mandatory financial support for retired…
We arrived in Mererani around noon and caught sight of a Martial Eagle high in the sky over its preferred territory. Eagles are known to rule the skies, each shaped by evolution for a specific form of dominance. It all happened while we were birdwatching. As we walked along the riverbank, we were fortunate to…
