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Nairobi-Mombasa Expressway rejected
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Nairobi-Mombasa Expressway rejected

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
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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
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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...

Dar es Salaam Port reaps benefits from private sector investment, boosting efficiency and revenue
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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 named Africa’s top leader in promoting clean cooking energy
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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
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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 –...