As people grow older, a gradual loss of muscle mass and strength begins to take hold – a process known as sarcopenia. Though the process starts quietly in midlife, its most noticeable effects often emerge in the later decades, particularly after age 60. Elderly individuals may find simple tasks like walking, rising from a chair…
Industrial development, exports and foreign direct investment (FDI) are the cornerstones of modern statehood. Any country that lacks these components risks remaining a “banana republic” for years to come. To stay relevant and competitive, every nation needs robust industrialisation, a thriving export sector and steady inflows of FDI. Over the past decade, Export Processing Zones…
On March 2, 1900, something sombre, gloomy and painfully mournful took place at Tsudunyi village of what is now Old Moshi when the Germans hanged Mangi Meli and 18 other chiefs of the area, for the “crime of plotting to attack German Forces.” Granted. Eight years earlier, Mangi Meli had successfully defeated the Germans. However,…
Food poisoning is a common yet preventable illness caused by consuming contaminated food or drinks. It is often the result of bacteria, viruses or parasites such as Salmonella, E. coli, Listeria, or Norovirus. The symptoms typically include nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal cramps, and fever. While most cases are mild and resolve within a few days,…
Tanzanians suffer twice the average of the alcohol disorder rate experienced by other African countries. Alcohol disorder is defined as failure to control alcohol drinking despite negative consequences to aspects of life such as relationships, work and health. Data from 2019 estimates Tanzanians to have had a capita consumption of 7.81 litres of pure alcohol….
When three Kenyan lawyers—Martha Karua, Gloria Kimani and Lynn Ngugi—were reportedly deported from Tanzania under unclear circumstances, it wasn’t just a disappointment for them personally. It was a blow to the broader idea of East African integration. These professionals had been invited by the East African Law Society, making the incident particularly troubling. The EAC…
In the Serengeti plains, atop a termite mound, two full-bellied cheetahs rested close together – a closeness that spoke of a bond, whether familial or forged through survival in the wild. Their posture conveyed a mix of alertness and serenity. One of them stretched and scanned the horizon, its ears twitching at the faintest sound….
The last time I spent a night in hospital under medical watch was almost 71 years ago – on the night of October 31, 1954 – to be precise. That’s according to my 93-year-old mother, Mama Rhoda Merere, who gave birth to me that night. The location was a small health centre in Mwakaleli, Tukuyu,…
By Muhiddin Issa Michuzi Long before Arusha became East Africa’s safari capital, something truly “wild” happened—Hollywood came to town. And not just any Hollywood—this was big hat, big budget, big personality Hollywood, led by none other than John “Duke” Wayne himself. The year was 1960. Director Howard Hawks had a dream—or more accurately, a half-crazy…
This is a Native American proverb that teaches us that respect for people is a paramount virtue in society. That proverb reminds me of several proverbs that I heard as I grew up in the village. We have this one: Mtu ni watu, that is, our humanity is defined by the humanity of others. If…
