BY DAVID CHIKOKO Police in Arusha Region have heightened security measures to ensure a safe and peaceful Easter holiday season. Christian faithful across the region and the world in general are marking the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ, signalling the end of Lent, a 40-day period of repentance and fasting, Arusha Regional Police Commander…
President Samia Suluhu Hassan receives the 2024/2025 Audit Report from Controller and Auditor General (CAG), Mr Charles Edward Kichere (left), at State House in Dar es Salaam, earlier this week. (Photo by State House). BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER The cost of building Arusha’s iconic stadium billed for the 2027 AFCON championships has nearly doubled…
Tanzania’s legendary athlete Filbert Bayi (left), alongside the writer of this story, Sukhdev Chhatbar (centre) and Simon Mrashani, silver medallist at the 1998 Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, at the Kili Marathon in Moshi. (Photo by a Correspondent). FROM SUKHDEV CHHATBAR IN MOSHI The Secretary General of the Tanzania Olympic Committee (TOC), legendary athlete…
FROM THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER IN NAIROBI Arusha’s golfing star Madina Idd, who finished second last year, will be among the leading contenders at the Kenya Ladies Golf Union (KLGU) Open in Nairobi from April 10 to 12. The three-day 54-hole stroke play tournament is expected to attract between 70 and 100 participants drawing a…
BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER Tanzania will begin enforcing its Personal Data Protection law on April 8, 2026, with authorities warning that operating CCTV cameras without registration will be a punishable offence. The Tanzania Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) says all individuals and institutions using surveillance systems must register and comply with strict data protection…
FROM SUKHDEV CHHATBAR IN MOSHI Kenya and Tanzania once again went stride for stride at the 2026 Kilimanjaro Marathon delivering a brilliant showcase of East Africa’s distance-running pedigree. Kenyan athletes took firm control of the full marathon, sweeping the top positions in the 42-kilometre race. Winner William Morwabe set the pace early and held on…
BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER The Arusha Kadhi, Sheikh Rajab Kihungiza, has called on Muslims and the wider community to uphold the moral values, peace and unity cultivated during the holy month of Ramadhan. Speaking at the Eid Baraza held on March 21, 2026 in Arusha, Sheikh Kihungiza said the virtues of Ramadhan should not…
BY MBONEKO MUNYAGA Recommendations to widen the tax base and modernise collection systems aim to strengthen the economy While sweeping tax reform proposals submitted to President Samia Suluhu Hassan recently promise to reshape Tanzania’s fiscal landscape, awareness among ordinary citizens remains strikingly low, raising questions about public engagement in one of the country’s most ambitious…
BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER Kiswahili must move beyond its regional roots and claim its place on the global stage, according to Zanzibar’s Second Vice-President, Mr Hemed Suleiman Abdulla. Opening the Fifth International Workshop on Kiswahili organised by the National Kiswahili Council (BAKITA) in Arusha, on Tuesday, March 24, he said Tanzania’s national language was…
In a world of modern medicine, we often think of advanced treatments, powerful medications and technology as the key to saving lives. However, one of the most effective ways to prevent disease is surprisingly simple: washing hands properly. Our hands come into contact with many surfaces throughout the day — door handles, money, phones, public…
