The East African Community (EAC), once hailed as a beacon of regional unity and cooperation, has become increasingly ineffective and fragmented. Despite ambitious goals of creating a common market, a monetary union and even a political federation, progress has been painfully slow. National interests consistently override collective vision and member states often act unilaterally, undermining…
When an Arusha News reader made contact last week regarding a huge headline item here in London, I recalled a wonderful African tune released in 1984. In the second verse of Immigrés, celebrated Senegalese musician, Youssou N’dour, wails in Wolof: “Uzin bittim reew na fa nekk dekk nu fa Mujj u mujj yay danuy nibbi…
The year was 1965. I had just joined what was then known as Tandala Lutheran Church Boys’ Boarding Middle School — quite a mouthful — perched on one of the higher slopes of the Mount Livingstone (Kipengere) ranges, in what is now Makete District, Njombe Region. I was one of only three pupils, out of…
As you read my articles you can see clearly that I am often fond of writing reflections based on the proverbs that I learned from my ancestors. I do so because I firmly believe that ancestors of every nation, every ethnic group and of all countries, have passed on to future generations proverbs and sayings…
By Kusekwa Kusekwa The High Court in Arusha has dismissed a suit filed by former director and shareholder of Coastal Travel Limited, Ms Anna Westh De Brauwer, who was demanding USD 315,000 as the alleged outstanding value of shares she claims to have relinquished to the air taxi company eight years ago. Justice Frank Mahimbali…
By Kusekwa Kusekwa The Court of Appeal, sitting at Arusha, has confirmed the 30-year jail sentence imposed on bus conductor Said Jumanne, alias Tembo, for raping a 14-year-old girl at Mlimani area, within Monduli District in 2017. Justices Barke Sehel, Omar Makungu and Eliezer Feleshi ruled against Tembo, the appellant, after dismissing the appeal he…
By Kusekwa Kusekwa The Court of Appeal, sitting at Arusha, has confirmed the 30-year jail sentence imposed on bus conductor Said Jumanne, alias Tembo, for raping a 14-year-old girl at Mlimani area, within Monduli District in 2017. Justices Barke Sehel, Omar Makungu and Eliezer Feleshi ruled against Tembo, the appellant, after dismissing the appeal he…
Participants during a breast cancer awareness walk in Arusha. (Photo by a Correspondent.) By David Chikoko About 4,500 new breast cancer cases are recorded in Tanzania every year, making it the second most common cancer among women after cervical cancer, according to the latest GLOBOCAN 2022 report. The warning comes as Four Points by Sheraton…
The late Robert Wallace. By Staff Writer Sukhdev Chhatbar In Tanzania, Christian funerals often follow a familiar rhythm — solemn hymns, a church service and a slow procession behind a flower-covered casket. However, on October 25, the farewell ceremony for the late Robert Wallace, a Braeburn School teacher, passionate sportsman, and promising volunteer columnist for…
President Samia Suluhu Hassan takes the Oath of Office in Dodoma, November 3, 2025. By The Arusha News Political Desk Reporters All eyes will turn to the capital city, Dodoma, on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, when newly elected President Samia Suluhu Hassan is expected to inaugurate the first session of the 13th Parliament. The highly…
