The late Ambassador Juma Volter Mwapachu, former Secretary General of the East African Community (EAC), remains immortalized in the hearts and minds of many across East Africa and beyond for his outstanding contribution to regional integration and diplomacy. Joining the EAC in April 2006, Balozi Juma came with an aura of a polished and highly…
Simba Sports Club (SC) of Tanzania is gearing up for a massive continental showdown as they prepare to clash with Stellenbosch Football Club (FC) of South Africa in the first leg of the Africa Confederation Cup Semi-Final on April 20, 2025, at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Dar es Salaam. Simba SC booked their spot…
In a thrilling and unforgettable showdown at the UNILAG Cricket Oval in Lagos, Nigeria, the Tanzania Under-19 Cricket Team secured their ticket to the ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup, defeating Sierra Leone by a commanding 98 runs to become Africa Division Champions. This decisive victory has elevated Tanzania’s status in international cricket and stamped their…
Members of the Arusha community, in partnership with the East African Community (EAC), joined hands on April 7, 2025, to mark the 31st Anniversary of the Rwandan Genocide. The well-attended event featured a solemn procession led by school children, beginning from the EAC Headquarters. The commemoration aimed to honor victims of the tragic 1994 Genocide…
In a dramatic legal twist, the High Court of Arusha has acquitted four individuals — Elias Zakaria, Rasuli Omar, Kennedy Elirehema, and Daniel Godfrey — all previously serving 30-year sentences for armed robbery and possession of stolen items. Delivering the ruling, Justice Yohana Masara cited serious discrepancies in the prosecution’s evidence, specifically the mismatch between…
Arusha City has proudly secured third place in the 2024 National Health Delivery and Environmental Sanitation Contest, organized by the Ministry of Health. The announcement was made in Dodoma by the Chief Medical Officer, Ms Grace Magembe, noting that Tanga City emerged as the overall winner, followed by Mbeya City. Receiving the recognition, Arusha Mayor…
An expert in malaria treatment, Dr Peter Feleshi, has firmly rooted for the use of the local herb Artemisia Annua in the treatment of malaria in Tanzania, highlighting its proven effectiveness over the past seven years in curing over 1,000 malaria patients. Dr Feleshi, the Chairman of Action for Natural Medicine in the Tropics (ANAMED),…
Tanzania’s rising long-distance runner, Joseph Panga, is poised to compete among the world’s top athletes at the highly anticipated Berlin Half Marathon, scheduled for tomorrow, April 6, 2025. Speaking to The Arusha News in an exclusive interview, Panga shared his excitement and confidence heading into the race. “I have been working hard for this race…
Education is the foundation of regional development. Yet, students in East Africa face numerous barriers to accessing education across partner states. For instance: Dr. Beatrice Inyangala, Kenya’s Principal Secretary for Higher Education, has urged East African countries to create a harmonized education system, allowing free movement of students and staff within the region. This vision…
Political considerations and private individual interests are said to often overshadow genuine efforts to ensure fair representation of citizens in Parliament. In many cases, influential politicians are claimed to sway decisions on splitting constituencies to retain their parliamentary seats rather than enhancing democracy. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has provided clear guidelines for creating…
