NAIROBI, Kenya — President William Ruto on Wednesday issued a public apology to Tanzania during Kenya’s Annual National Prayer Breakfast, aiming to ease diplomatic tensions following the detention of Kenyan activists in the neighboring country. Speaking at the event held at Safari Park Hotel in Nairobi, President Ruto extended a conciliatory message to Tanzanian leaders...
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Parliament has approved a total of TSh 1.242 trillion for the Ministry of Agriculture for the 2025/2026 financial year. This approval follows the presentation of the ministry’s budget estimates and strategic focus areas by Agriculture Minister Hussein Bashe on May 21. Many MPs praised the ministry’s efforts and urged it to deliver even greater results...
Namibia’s President Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called for balanced efforts in empowering both boys and girls, emphasizing that national development depends on the progress of all citizens. Speaking during a public lecture at the University of Dar es Salaam titled “Inspiring Women to Break Barriers in Leadership Positions: A Personal Experience,” President Nandi-Ndaitwah reflected on...
Kenya’s Foreign Affairs Minister Musalia Mudavadi has admitted that recent criticism by Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan regarding Kenyans’ conduct may carry some truth. Speaking during an interview with Citizen TV on Tuesday evening, May 20, Mudavadi responded to President Samia’s remarks about a perceived lack of respect and civility among Kenyans, especially in the...
Tanzania’s tourism sector has recorded impressive growth, with both international and domestic tourist numbers rising significantly between 2021 and 2024. The number of international tourists increased by 132.1%, from 922,692 in 2021 to 2,141,895 in 2024. Domestic tourism saw an even more dramatic rise, growing by 307.9%, from 788,933 in 2021 to 3,218,352 in 2024....
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has called on all Tanzanians to turn out in large numbers to register for the upcoming elections, emphasizing the importance of exercising their constitutional right to vote. Speaking during her visit to update her details in the Permanent Voter Register at Chamwino in Dodoma, President Samia stressed that the current phase...
The Tanga Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Authority (TANGA UWASA) is continuing with the implementation of Phase III of the Water Infrastructure and Environmental Conservation Improvement Project, funded through the TANGA WATER GREEN BOND. Currently, trench excavation and the laying of large 600mm diameter pipes—extending over a distance of 6 kilometers from the Mabayani water...
The government’s decision to partner with DP World and Tanzania East Africa Gateway Limited in managing and developing parts of the Dar es Salaam Port has led to major improvements in performance and cost-efficiency. Key achievements include: Operational costs reduced from TZS 775.01 billion to TZS 685.16 billion — a 30% decrease. Ship waiting time...
The Tanzanian government is ramping up efforts to revive and strengthen the national carrier, Air Tanzania Company Limited (ATCL), with continued investment in aircraft acquisition, Transport Minister Professor Makame Mbarawa announced on May 15, 2025, while presenting the ministry’s 2025/26 budget estimates in Parliament. Prof Mbarawa reported that seven new aircraft have been procured since...