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… She said: You didn't tell me about Tanga,'" observed Hashi.His remarks followed Ruto's state visit to Tanzania this week, where President Samia Suluhu Hassan publicly confronted him at the Kenya-Tanzania Business Forum in Dar es Salaam on Monday over his announcement of a propose …
Kenya risks losing its diplomatic standing, analyst warnsCitizen Digital
… rking’ in Tanzania on handling Gen Z protests By Joseph Muia May 06, 2026 07:20 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter President William Ruto and his Tanzanian counterpart Samia Suluhu at State House Dar es Salaam …
Gachagua says Ruto was ‘benchmarking’ in Tanzania on handling Gen Z protestsCitizen Digital
… Burning tyres blocked Dar es Salaam, shots rang out in Arusha and Mwanza, the body count climbed by the minute, families hid under curfew, neighbours turned on neighbours, and the country that prided itself on calm woke up broken. …
Samia Suluhu: How a nondescript VP morphed into Tanzania's most hardline rulerThe Standard
… The groups criticised a May 4 address in Dar es Salaam in which Suluhu used the phrase “nitawapiga mikwaju,” loosely translated as a threat to crack down on dissenters. …
Rights groups condemn Suluhu's remarks on clamping down Gen ZCapital News
… On infrastructure, Ruto highlighted several cross-border projects, including the Malindi–Lunga Lunga–Dar es Salaam corridor, the planned Voi–Singida–Burundi railway, and the 400kV Kenya–Tanzania power interconnector. …
Ruto Calls for Stronger Kenya–Tanzania Unity, Warns Against Regional Rivalry in Dodoma AddressCitizen Digital
Diplomatic blunder as Suluhu openly reprimands Ruto over 'Tanga refinery' gaffe By Kenneth Gachie May 05, 2026 10:58 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter President Ruto is welcomed to State House, Dar es Salaam, …
Diplomatic blunder as Suluhu openly reprimands Ruto over 'Tanga refinery' gaffeThe Standard
… Suluhu made the remarks on Monday, May 4, during a joint press briefing at State House in Dar es Salaam, where she and Ruto witnessed the signing of eight bilateral agreements. …
'If they come to you, flog them': Suluhu's blunt message to Ruto on protestersThe Standard
… Suluhu raised her concerns at the Kenya-Tanzania Business Forum at the Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre in Dar es Salaam on Monday, May 4."When we were having a conversation, I asked Ruto why he announced a refinery in Tanga without my knowledge. …
Ruto defends Tanga refinery plan after Samia says she was kept in the darkThe Standard
Audio By Vocalize Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has publicly rebuked President William Ruto in Dar es Salaam over his announcement of a major oil refinery in Tanzania. …
'Why didn't you tell me about my own refinery?' Samia confronts RutoThe Standard
… Burundian refugees have complained in recent months of being forcibly evicted from the Nduta camp in northwestern Tanzania, following a deal between the governments in Dar Es Salaam and Bujumbura to repatriate around 100,000 of them by June. …
Tanzania shuts camp housing thousands of Burundi refugeesCecafa has rejected the Football Kenya Federation's appeal and replaced Kenya's Junior Starlets' 16-0 win over Sudan in the CECAFA Under 17 Women's Championship with a 3-0 walkover after the match was abandoned when Sudan was reduced to six players due to injuries.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cecafa has rejected the Football Kenya Federation's appeal and replaced Kenya's Junior Starlets' 16-0 win over Sudan in the CECAFA Under 17 Women's Championship with a 3-0 walkover after the match was abandoned when Sudan was reduced to six players due to injuries.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Junior Starlets coach Mildred Cheche called for sharper finishing after the team topped Group A of the CECAFA U17 Women's Championship in Tanzania with a 1-1 draw against hosts Tanzania, advancing on goal difference.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Chiriku Maneti, born Hemedi Maneti in Tanzania in 1954, was a highly influential muziki wa dansi musician whose songs combined sweet melodies, humour and moral lessons in Kiswahili, earning him a following across Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, parts of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and northern Malawi. He rose to prominence through orchestras including TK-Lumpopo National Band and Vijana Jazz Band, known for blending rhythm, wit and social commentary into memorable compositions.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Junior Starlets, fresh from a 16-0 victory over Sudan in their opening Cecafa Under-17 match on Saturday, face Somalia on Monday afternoon at Azam Complex in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Coach Mildren Cheche highlighted the team's strong performance, particularly in the first half.
15 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that global fuel shocks are pushing prices higher in East Africa, with Rwanda's recent pump price increases serving as a regional indicator of broader impacts on transport fares, food prices, and cost of living.
13 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Junior Starlets head coach Mildred Cheche is confident her team can win the 2026 CECAFA U-17 Women's Championship in Tanzania (June 13–23), using the tournament to prepare for an upcoming FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup qualifier against South Africa. Kenya's Group A matches are against Sudan on June 13, Somalia on June 15, and Tanzania on June 17.
12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
East African Community Affairs Principal Secretary Caroline Karugu has urged the National Assembly to amend national tax laws to align with community frameworks, warning that provisions in the proposed Finance Bill, 2026 risk breaching regional treaties and triggering trade retaliation. The core issue is how goods moving within the EAC bloc are classified for tax purposes—Kenya's current law labels EAC goods as imports subject to higher excise duties, contradicting the EAC Customs Management Act, which classifies inter-state movement as a transfer.
11 June 2026 · Capital News →
The Africa Financial Summit, hosting 1,250 policymakers, central bankers, investors and fintech disruptors, is heading to Luanda in November for the first time, reflecting Africa's search for a financial system capable of funding its own ambitions. Angola's economic modernisation and diversification beyond oil, alongside projects like the $1.2 billion Lobito Corridor linking Angola, Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo, illustrate the type of cross-border investment shaping Africa's economic future.
9 June 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that despite technological constraints on printing in the 1980s–1990s, popular East African fiction thrived during that period but has since declined, with the author attributing the shift to smartphones and textbooks replacing mass-market entertainment novels.
6 June 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya should have been the first to respond when activist Boniface Mwangi alleged detention, torture, and sexual assault in Tanzania in 2025, rather than waiting for the US State Department to act. The author contends that a government valuing its citizens must protect their safety and dignity regardless of where they are.
5 June 2026 · The Standard →
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan began a three-day visit to Russia on Wednesday, meeting Vladimir Putin at a time when her country's reputation in the West has been badly damaged by accusations of massacring people during election unrest and conducting abductions and murders of critics. Putin, one of the first to congratulate Hassan on her election victory, called for increased bilateral trade during their televised meeting.
3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan begins a three-day state visit to Russia to meet Vladimir Putin, after Western diplomats and rights groups accused her government of massacring hundreds of people during election unrest in October and conducting abductions and murders of critics. The U.S. has said it is reviewing relations with Tanzania and last week sanctioned a senior police officer over torture allegations, while Putin congratulated Hassan for winning 98 percent of the vote and relations between Tanzania and Russia have been warming.
3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The United States plans to reduce visa processing facilities across Africa from nearly 50 to 20 designated regional hubs, a move expected to affect thousands of travelers seeking U.S. entry. The consolidation is part of the Trump administration's immigration crackdown and tightened visa vetting procedures, with implementation expected to begin in June.
2 June 2026 · Capital News →
Azam TV has acquired exclusive regional rights to air all 104 matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup across Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Malawi, Zambia, Botswana and Zimbabwe from June 11 to July 19, 2026. The broadcaster will feature commentary from Bernard Otieno and Anthony Kimani, alongside expert analysis and fan engagement.
28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The East African Community seeks to restrict imports of used garments from the US, Europe and China to protect its domestic fashion industry, but a proposed ban a decade ago collapsed after US pressure. Uganda has since introduced a 30% additional tax on clothing imports to boost local production and address environmental concerns.
25 May 2026 · Capital News →
The United States has imposed sanctions on Tanzanian Police Force Senior Assistant Commissioner Faustine Jackson Mafwele over alleged human rights violations involving the detention and torture of Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi and Ugandan activist Agather Atuhaire.
22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Traders across East Africa lose billions in fees and delays because cross-border transactions are routed through New York and settled in US dollars instead of directly between regional partners, a high-level payments forum in Nairobi heard.
22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Police Bullets defeated Madira Soccer Assassins 1-0 to secure their third consecutive FKF Women's Premier League championship, earning qualification for CECAFA qualifiers for the CAF Women's Champions League in Tanzania. FKF President Hussein Mohammed expressed commitment to increasing investment and support for women's football clubs.
20 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Amsons Group, a Tanzanian investor, describes recent acquisitions in Kenya's cement sector—including a 69% stake in East African Portland Cement and controlling stakes in Bamburi Cement—as part of broader bilateral economic cooperation between Kenya and Tanzania, citing a skilled Kenyan workforce and strong market demand for infrastructure.
15 May 2026 · Capital News →
The East Africa Law Society has raised concern over remarks made at a Tanzania–Kenya Business Summit, warning they may signal coordinated cross-border enforcement actions targeting civic actors. The legal body cited comments attributed to Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan made in the presence of Kenyan President William Ruto, suggesting possible cooperation between East African governments against individuals engaged in civic activism.
7 May 2026 · Capital News →
Foreign policy analyst Ahmed Hashi has accused President Ruto's administration of making unilateral foreign policy decisions that risk isolating Kenya from regional allies, citing recent diplomatic incidents with Tanzania and France. The criticism followed Ruto's announcement of a proposed regional oil refinery in Tanga without consulting Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan beforehand.
7 May 2026 · The Standard →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua alleged at a rally in Kandara, Murang'a County, that President William Ruto travelled to Tanzania to learn tactics for dealing with Gen Z protesters. Gachagua also claimed the President's allies were infiltrating opposition formations ahead of the 2027 General Election.
6 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
After the death of former president John Pombe Magufuli, deputy president Samia Suluhu Hassan ascended to Tanzania's presidency. Initially celebrated as a change from Magufuli's heavy-handed rule, Suluhu has since emerged as a hardline leader in her own right.
6 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Human rights organisations across East Africa have condemned Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan's recent remarks targeting young people, warning that such rhetoric risks legitimising state violence and repression. The Pan African Solidarity Network and Pan-African Progressive Leaders Solidarity Network accused leaders in Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda of forming an "autocratic alliance" aimed at portraying Gen Z as a threat, citing a May 4 address in which Suluhu used language signalling a crackdown on dissenters.
6 May 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto addressed the Tanzanian Parliament, calling for deeper investment ties between Kenya and Tanzania and warning against competition and suspicion that have fragmented East African markets. He expressed Kenya's commitment to regional integration, including support for a proposed oil refinery in Tanga.
5 May 2026 · Capital News →
President Ruto was forced to clarify remarks on a proposed oil refinery in Tanga, Tanzania, after President Samia Suluhu publicly questioned his announcement of the project during a Kenya-Tanzania Business Forum in Dar es Salaam on May 4, 2026, saying he announced it without her government's knowledge.
5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan told President William Ruto to flog anti-government protesters with canes and pledged a joint cross-border crackdown on dissent during a press briefing in Dar es Salaam where the two leaders signed eight bilateral agreements.
5 May 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto defended his announcement of a proposed 650,000-barrel-per-day oil refinery in Tanga, made alongside Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni and Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote at the Africa We Build Summit 2026 in Nairobi, after Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan said she was not consulted on the plan. Ruto characterized the proposal as a product of broader regional consultations aimed at industrializing the region using its resources.
5 May 2026 · The Standard →
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan publicly confronted Kenyan President William Ruto in Dar es Salaam over his announcement of a 650,000-barrel-per-day oil refinery planned for Tanga, saying she was not informed beforehand. Ruto, alongside Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni and Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote, had unveiled the refinery plan at the Africa We Build Summit 2026 in Nairobi on April 23, describing it as an East African regional project to process crude from multiple countries.
4 May 2026 · The Standard →
Tanzania has closed the Nduta camp in northwestern Tanzania and forcibly repatriated nearly all of the thousands of Burundian refugees it housed, following a government-to-government repatriation deal. As of late 2025, approximately 142,000 Burundian refugees remained in two Tanzanian camps; the second camp, Nyarugusu, is scheduled to close on June 30.
2 May 2026 · The Standard →