News emerged from the “Africa We Build Summit 2026” held in Nairobi last week regarding a proposal to establish an oil refinery in Tanga. The facility would be jointly owned by oil-producing countries in the region. Questions have since been raised: How feasible is the project, what will happen to Uganda’s proposed refinery and above…
Most people ignore what they flush away. Yet your bowel habits may be the simplest daily report on your health—often more honest than many laboratory tests. Doctors commonly use the Bristol Stool Chart to describe stool form. The healthiest types are soft, smooth and easy to pass (Types 3–4). Hard, dry pellets suggest constipation, while…
BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER The President of the Confederation of African Football(CAF), Patrice Motsepe, has reaffirmed that the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations will proceed as scheduled in East Africa (EA), rejecting speculation that the tournament could be postponed or moved from its designated hosts. Motsepe said reports suggesting a delay of the competition…
BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER Arusha’s star Madina Iddis is getting set for the upcoming Kenya Ladies Amateur Stroke Play Championship scheduled for May 8–10 at Limuru Country Club. She is currently in an intensive training session at the Arusha Gymkhana Club ahead of the three-day tournament. Madina, who lifted the title in 2023, heads…
BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER Defending champions Meru Cricket Club (MCC) began their PowerPack Trophy 2026 campaign in a brilliant fashion after smashing arch-rivals Telugu by 96 runs in the opening match at the St. Constantine Grounds last weekend. Batting first, MCC posted an imposing total of 227 for 4 in 20 overs, setting an…
Some juvenile cyclists who participated in the “Bike Challenge” in Olasiti, Arusha town, last week. (Photo by Staff Photographer) BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER A leading Tanzanian cyclist, Richard Laizer, has called for increased promotion of cycling among juveniles to nurture talent and strengthen the future of the sport in the country. Laizer made the…
A memorable group photo of winners and finalists in different categories of junior tennis open which was held at the Arusha Gymkhana Club, last week. (Photo by a Correspondent). BY THE ARUSHA NEWS CORRESPONDENT Arusha Gymkhana Club (AGC) emerged supreme at the 19th edition of the Eddie Kiddies Open Tennis Tournament which was played at…
BY SUKHDEV CHHATBAR After weeks of the typical heavy “masika” downpours in April, northern Tanzania was now expected to see gradual easing of rainfall in May, although conditions will remain wetter than average across Arusha, Kilimanjaro, Manyara and Tanga regions. The regional weather outlook from the IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre indicated that while…
BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER The East African Community (EAC) will implement a new membership fee structure starting July 1, 2026, in which 50 per cent of contributions will be determined based on each partner state’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), as part of efforts to strengthen the bloc’s financial sustainability, according to the newly appointed…
Three young Arusha residents, all employees of a city-based development and environmental NGO, OIKOS East Africa, perished in a fatal road accident that occurred in Same District, Kilimanjaro Region late last week, while on their way to Tanga for official business. According to the Kilimanjaro Regional Police Commander (RPC), Mr Simon Maigwa, the crash occurred…
