By The Arusha News Reporter The 47th Ordinary Meeting of the East African Community (EAC) Council of Ministers is expected to finish its four-day session in Arusha today, during which members discussed the drafting of a model constitution for a political confederation and framework for regional election observers. Under the increasing trend to embrace technology,…
By The Arusha News Reporter The Tanzania National Parks Authority (TANAPA) plans to bolster security, improve infrastructure and ensure rangers are well equipped to carry out their core role of protecting and conserving nature and wildlife in the country’s parks. Addressing a meeting of the budget committee for fiscal year 2025/26 held at Lake Manyara…
By The Arusha News Reporter The Arusha-based Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology (NM-AIST) has been named the “cleanest” higher learning institution in the country in a 2024 Health and Clean Environment Competition. Vice-Chancellor, Prof Maulilio Kipanyula, said the achievement reflected the institution’s commitment and dedication to fostering a clean, healthy and motivational…
By Fabian Leonard Authorities in Arusha and Kilimanjaro regions have intensified crackdowns on drug trafficking, leading to major arrests and destruction of large-scale marijuana fields. A recent security operation targeting illegal border crossings or “panya routes’’ in Kiswahili, in Longido District, Arusha region, led to the arrest of two individuals — one identified as a…
By The Arusha News Reporter Senior Christian prelates in northern Tanzania have emphasised the need for peace and stability in October General Elections. Delivering separate Easter messages during church service, bishops from Arusha, Tanga and Kilimanjaro regions all called on the Christian faithful — and Tanzanians in general — to uphold harmony, unity and calm…
By Sukhdev Chhatbar Q: Professor Mhando, could you share what inspired you to pursue a career in medicine, particularly cardiology and how your early experiences shaped your approach to healthcare? A: From a young age, I was fascinated by the way medical science could tangibly transform lives. During my early training at the University of…
By Elly Manjale Food is one of the basic necessities of human life. Mark Twain once said: “The secret of success in life is to eat what you like and let the food fight it out inside.” Food is not manufactured—it is derived from the earth through agriculture. In our households, we often grow food…
By Isaac Mwangi There’s something deeply worrying happening in East Africa. Across several countries, we’re seeing a growing pattern: Opposition voices being silenced and leaders becoming more intolerant of dissent. What’s even more disturbing is how docile and quiet the EAC has been as all this is happening. In Uganda, Dr Kizza Besigye, one of…
By Raphael Mbunda It was another misty morning as we drove along the eastern side of the Rift Valley, enjoying wonderful sightings. Just after leaving Engaruka, a Leopard Tortoise was crossing the road. It moved slowly, and we weren’t quite sure where it was headed. These charming reptiles, which blend so well into their environment,…
By Fredy Macha At first I am wary sitting next to him in the bus. Winter has faded away; spring casually stepping in, just like Bob Marley’s 1973 song: “The sun shiningAnd the weather is sweet, yeahMake you wanna move; your dancing feet now.” I sit apprehensively, listening discreetly to the slurp, seep, slurping of…
