BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER Sports and cultural officers convened in Arusha last week aimed at strengthening coordination and advancing sports and cultural programmes in the country. The meeting brought together government officials and sector stakeholders to deliberate on strategies for promoting cultural heritage and enhancing sports development nationwide, with participants emphasising the need for…
BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER More than Sh 40 million has been raised for vulnerable children during a charity golf tournament held in Arusha last weekend. The funds were mobilised during the seventh International Diplomatic Charity Golf Tournament held at the Kili Golf Club in Usa River, Arumeru District, which brought together diplomats, corporate players…
BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER Two tense, low-scoring semi-finals at the St. Constantine’s Ground last week, delivered a drama and set up a highly anticipated final between Telugu and MCC. In the first semi-final, Annadil Burhani ‘B’ struggled after being put in to bat, managing just 58 runs in 11 overs. Telugu’s bowlers dominated proceedings…
As the seasons of fasting and reflection—Ramadan and Lent—bring changes in eating patterns, they also coincide with a familiar nuisance: coughs, colds and flu-like illnesses. While modern medicine remains essential for severe infections, there is growing interest in how simple kitchen remedies can support the body especially in the early stages of illness. Three humble…
I have been prompted to write about Air Tanzania following the release of the Controller and Auditor General (CAG)’s report which, among other findings, disclosed a loss of Sh 191.19 billion during the 2024/25 financial year, bringing the accumulated loss to Sh 748 billion. I will not delve into the causes of this loss, as…
In today’s digital world, screens are everywhere—phones, tablets, televisions and computers. While technology has made learning and entertainment more accessible, excessive screen time in children has become a growing concern for both parents and healthcare professionals. Understanding how screen use affects children is essential for promoting healthy development. Young children, especially those under five years…
On March 27, 2026 the African Union (AU) failed to adopt a draft decision seeking to endorse former President of Senegal, Macky Sall, as the continent’s candidate for the post of the United Nations Secretary General (SG), to replace the current SG, Portugal’s Antonio Guterres, who ends his tenure of office in December. Sall was…
I often find myself so busy, with little time to spare, that if I sat on a calendar review commission, I would argue for a 14-month year. My many responsibilities demand constant attention – communication, meetings and occasional travel. Modern life feels like a never-ending race against time and some of us are losing. The…
Kenya’s payment of Ksh3.9 billion ($30 million) to secure its role in co-hosting the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations is, without doubt, a necessary step. Approved mid this week by President William Ruto to remit the amount to the Confederation of African Football (CAF), signals commitment, restores confidence and keeps Kenya in the continental spotlight….
I believe it was in 1963, some 63 years ago, when I feigned fainting on our six-acre farm which we—my father, my mother and my two elder brothers—were cultivating during the farming season in Ubenaland, Njombe Region. You see, my father, now long deceased—God bless his soul—was a no-nonsense, strict disciplinarian and a hard-driving man…
