The Public Private Partnerships (PPP) Directorate has rejected the construction of the Nairobi-Mombasa Expressway. According to the National Treasury’s Project Progress and Status Report dated July 5, 2025, the Usahihi Express project, estimated to cost Ksh468 billion, did not meet key feasibility tests. The project proposal, approved in December 2023, allowed the project to proceed...
Samia extendedsScholarship to train next generation of Tanzanian tech leaders
The government has launched the application window for the Samia Extended Scholarship Programme, a fully funded initiative aimed at nurturing top-performing form six science students for advanced studies in global centres of excellence. Officially titled “Samia Extended Scholarship for Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, and Allied Sciences”, the programme targets recent form six graduates with strong...
Ruto: Enough is enough, we will crush lawlessness
President William Ruto has issued a strong warning to those behind recent unrest and destruction of property, vowing to use all available means to ensure peace and stability in the country. Speaking during a tour of the Police Housing Project in Kilimani, Nairobi, the President condemned what he termed as attempts to destabilize his government...
Tanzania unveils vision 2050: A roadmap to prosperity and inclusion
Tanzania is set to enter a new phase of development as President Samia Suluhu Hassan prepares to officially launch the Tanzania Development Vision 2050 (TDV 2050) on July 17 in Dodoma. Planning Minister Prof. Kitila Mkumbo announced the milestone during a media briefing in Dar es Salaam, confirming the completion of the document themed “The...
Access Bank presents President Samia with prestigious ‘Power of 100 Women Award’
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has received the prestigious Power of 100 Women Award, an accolade that celebrates transformative African women leaders, in a brief ceremony held at State House in Dar es Salaam on July 8, 2025. The award was presented by the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Access Bank Tanzania, Mr Protase...
Ten killed, 29 injured during Sabasaba Protests, says Human Rights Commission
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNHCR) has reported that ten people have died and 29 others were injured during the Sabasaba protests held across the country yesterday, July 7. In a special statement, the Commission said it witnessed police officers erecting roadblocks that disrupted the movement of people, especially in Nairobi city. The...
Dar es Salaam Port reaps benefits from private sector investment, boosting efficiency and revenue
Between July and March of the 2024/2025 financial year, the Dar es Salaam Port has continued to benefit from increased private sector investment, a move that has significantly improved its performance and productivity. The port, a vital economic gateway for Tanzania, has seen marked progress due to this public-private collaboration. According to a statement from...
President Samia at the 50th Independence Anniversary celebrations of Comoros
President Samia Suluhu Hassan, attended the 50th Independence Anniversary celebrations of Comoros yesterday, July 6, 2025. President Samia was invited by the President of Comoros, H.E. Azali Assoumani, to be the Guest of Honour at the ceremony.
President Samia named Africa’s top leader in promoting clean cooking energy
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has been recognized as the top leader in Africa for promoting clean cooking energy. The honor was given by Energy and Water Ministers from eight Southern African Development Community (SADC) member states during a regional meeting in Harare, Zimbabwe, focused on enhancing cooperation in energy and water sectors and advancing...
Tanzania tops East Africa in Global Peace Index 2025
Tanzania has been ranked the most peaceful country in East Africa, according to the 2025 Global Peace Index (GPI), securing 73rd place out of 163 countries globally. Despite this achievement, the country dropped eight positions from last year’s ranking, reflecting emerging challenges in maintaining domestic stability. East Africa Peace Rankings (2025 GPI): 2. Rwanda –...