By President Samia Suluhu In 2007, the United Nations General Assembly decided to announce countries worldwide to celebrate Democracy Day every day, 15 September of each year. This day is celebrated for promoting democracy in every country with sound systems. So, today, we as a country should discuss facing our democracy. In celebrating this day,...
1. People influence your spending This is one of the clearest signs you are living above your means. Are you swayed by your friends or family to spend money on things you have not planned for? It could be going out to dinner, buying the latest phone or even going on an unplanned vacation. Many...
Kenyan grain traders seeking to import maize from Tanzania will now be required to register their companies in Dar es Salaam as the country imposes stricter rules to protect its commodities and jobs from shifting abroad. The new measure by Tanzania, which comes as a new trade barrier between the two countries, will impact Kenya’s...
According to the latest National Bureau of Statics released on 8th September 2022, Tanzania’s annual inflation for August has slightly increased to 4.6% in August from 4.5% in July. The increase headline inflation explains that the speed of the price change for commodities for the year ended August 2022 has increased compared to the speed...
President Uhuru Kenyatta has reiterated his pledge to hand over power peacefully to president-elect William Ruto, whose election was upheld by the Supreme Court. Speaking during an Azimio parliamentary group at the Maasai Lodge on Wednesday, September 7, Uhuru affirmed that he will pass down the leadership button to Ruto as mandated by the law....
Over 150 children with heard diseases are currently on the waiting list for surgery at the Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute (JKCIA), with each to cost between Tsh 8m/- and 10m/-. it has been learnt. The number of call for support from stakeholders to cushion cost burden, according to Prof Janabi, the Executive Director of the...
The mining sector growth chart line is on ascendance with the industry worth of revenues each year, according to the latest records. Minister for Minerals, Dotto Biteko, reveals that the mining sector is currently leading in foreign currency generation while its contribution to the country’s GDP has also been upped from 7% to nearly 8%....
Authorities in Dar es Salaam have launched a campaign to remove illegal plastic bags finding their way back to the streets. Regional Commissioner Amos Makala announced the campaign at a meeting with officials of the district council, major city markets and the National Environment Council Management. He directed NECM to prepare a team for a...
Pedro Neto is determined to seal a move from Wolves to Arsenal this transfer window having long admired the Gunners. However, a deal is contingent on the north Londoners freeing up financial wiggle room, with the club in discussions with Nice over taking Nicolas Pepe off their hands. Manchester United are keen on signing a goalkeeper who is comfortable with the ball at...
The amount of money sent home by Kenyans working abroad dropped for the sixth consecutive month in July, attributed to the high cost of living globally. Data by the CBK shows diaspora remittances to Kenya last month totalled $319.4 million compared to $336.7 million in July last year, a 5.1% drop. This was almost KSh1...