I was recently reminded of the strange, sometimes twisted nature of democracy during a drive to Butiama. Approaching the single-lane Simiyu River bridge near Magu, I found myself suddenly stuck in the middle of it. A 65-seater bus, coming from the opposite direction, had pulled onto the bridge even though I had clearly entered first….
The rains are here — literally pounding the recently dry and parched soils of Bongoland. And yes, a few months ago much of Bongoland’s terrain was almost a semi-desert, resembling the lands neighbouring the mighty Sahara Desert. But lo and behold, the pregnant skies suddenly opened their gates and let out the gushing waters, flooding…
You may perhaps remember a teacher who inspired you profoundly, so much so that you can say at this time that without that teacher you would not be where you are today. Most of us can make that statement. If it was not a teacher, it was a relative, a parent, a grandparent, another relative…
Beloved Swahili and English speaker; please help me understand. What is the exact translation of “kuweza”? Is it “to be able”? Or, “managing”? Or “probability”? Is it the combination of all these? We can all agree, WEZA, the infinitive (‘kiini-neno’ in Swahili) means: Can, able, probability, manage, afford to pay, etc. What about its auxiliaries,…
Gracious Shayo of Gymkhana Club Arusha unleashes a powerful serve during the recently concluded Under-14 Junior National Tennis Tournament at the Arusha Gymkhana Club. Shayo finished in thirdposition. (Photo by Correspondent Nadeem Yusuf ). By The Arusha News Correspondent Uganda will host the 15th Edition of the East African Community (EAC) Inter-Parliamentary Games from December…
By The Arusha News Correspondent Arusha Gymkhana Club hosted the Sterling October Monthly Mug on Saturday, November 22, drawing a strong field across three handicap divisions. Division one produced a tight finish with George Frisby winning on a net 76 after edging Simon Travers on countback. Joram Ocholla followed a stroke behind while Jay Nathwani…
By The Arusha News Reporter and a Correspondent in Nairobi The 25th East African Community (EAC) Heads of State Summit, initially scheduled for December 6, 2025 in Nairobi, Kenya, has been postponed to a later date, sources within the regional bloc have told The Arusha News. According to the sources, who requested anonymity, the postponement…
By The Arusha News Reporter Twenty-four Arusha youths who had been charged with treason in connection with the post-election violence that swept parts of the country after the October 29 General Election, have been freed after the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) withdrew all charges against them. The group was released early this week by…
By Kusekwa Kusekwa The High Court at Moshi has acquitted a motorcycle taxi (bodaboda) operator, Denis Shirima, of a murder charge after ruling that the prosecution failed to prove its case beyond reasonable doubt. He had pleaded not guilty. Shirima was charged with killing motorcycle rider Juma Hassan Mwesi within Moshi District, Kilimanjaro Region, in…
By The Arusha News Reporter Veteran diplomat and former Regional Commissioner, Amb Daniel Ole Njoolay, will today launch his book at the Corridor Springs Hotel in Arusha. The event will be officiated by the Minister of Information, Culture and Sports, Prof Palamagamba Kabudi who will also deliver the keynote remarks. The ceremony will bring together…
