FROM CHILDHOOD HARDSHIP TO LEADERSHIP: HE SHARES HIS JOURNEY INTO MEDICINE AND PUBLIC SERVICE, ENCOURAGING YOUNG LEARNERS TO PURSUE THEIR DREAMS AND TREAT PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES WITH DIGNITY. BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER For pupils at Nalopa Primary School in Arusha, a visit by Dr David Ole Sankok brought a personal lesson in pursuing ambitions:…
BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER A new study has highlighted colorectal cancer among young adults in northern Tanzania after doctors documented three patients aged 19, 28 and 29. Published on September 1, 2026 in the Journal of Surgical Case Reports, the study said one patient died following surgery while later another required palliative chemotherapy. “Delayed…
FROM KUSEKWA KUSEKWA IN MOSHI The High Court in Moshi has upheld a finding of defamation against former Rombo MP Joseph Selasini, but reduced the compensation payable to former NCCR-Mageuzi chairman James Mbatia from 150m/- to 100m/-. Delivering judgment on October 13, 2026, Judge Safina Simfukwe found no reason to overturn the trial court’s conclusion…
BY SUKHDEV CHHATBAR The weatherman has predicted showers and thunderstorms across parts of Arusha, Kilimanjaro, Manyara and Tanga regions this week, with possible implications for farming, tourism, transport and outdoor activities. Advance forecasts for October 26 to November 1, 2026 suggest wetter conditions in Arusha, Moshi and Babati followed by brighter weather towards the weekend….
BY DAVID CHIKOKO Arusha’s iconic Clock Tower roundabout and the Arusha Declaration Monument have been earmarked for major facelift as part of efforts to enhance the city’s appeal. Speaking to residents of Arusha last week after inspecting the ongoing road construction works and other projects, Arusha Urban MP, Mr Paul Makonda, said he wanted to…
BY SUKHDEV CHHATBAR South African jurist Navanethem “Navi” Pillay, who helped establish that rape and sexual violence could constitute genocide while serving at the Arusha-based International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR), has won the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. The Norwegian Nobel Committee announced the award on October 9, recognising her efforts to promote peace and…
FROM THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER IN MOSHI The Tanzania National Parks Authority (TANAPA) has announced the reopening of Mount Kilimanjaro climbing routes that were temporarily closed because of a wildfire, a public notice dated October 8, 2026, said. The routes re-opened are: Lemosho,Londorosi and Rongai. Located in northern Tanzania, the Kilimanjaro is Africa’s highest mountain,…
BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER A fractured wrist bone could not dampen senior Indian Member of Parliament (MP), Mr Narayanpillai Premachandran’s determination to participate in the 153rd Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly in Arusha and explore Ngorongoro Crater. Despite sustaining the injury during the meeting, he continued attending the proceedings and made time to visit the…
BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER Parliamentarians meeting at the just ended 153rd Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly in Arusha have called for stronger oversight of government activities and public spending, as part of efforts to combat corruption and restore public trust. A Communiqué, issued after the meeting on Friday, October 9, 2026 urged parliaments to strengthen…
BY THOMAS MHANDO The alarm begins at half-past six,A tiny tyrant full of tricks,Determined to disturb my bliss. I hit snooze with gentle care,Then disappear beneath the air,As though tomorrow will be there. It rings again with greater force,I silence it without remorse,And change my life plan without discourse. By eight I rise and check…
