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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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 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 –...
Tanzania has secured a major financial boost after the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved key programme reviews, unlocking new funding worth approximately $448.4 million (about TSh1.17 trillion). In a statement released on Friday, 27 June, the IMF confirmed the completion of its 2025 Article IV Consultation, along with the fifth review under the Extended Credit...
At least eight people have been killed in Kenya during nationwide protests against police brutality and alleged government corruption, the East African country’s National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR), has reported. More than 400 people, including journalists and police officers, were injured during the protests, held across 23 counties on Wednesday, the commission said in...
Mofat Company Limited, a Tanzanian firm contracted to operate part of the country’s Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system, has launched a major recruitment drive aimed at hiring over 1,000 new employees. The move comes as the company prepares for the commencement of Phase Two operations of the BRT project, scheduled to begin in September. The...