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NAIROBI,Kenya Aug 5 – Deputy President Kithure Kindiki on Wednesday departed for Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, aboard a Kenya Air Force aircraft to represent Kenya at the Infra for Africa Forum 2026, a high-level continental summit focused on accelerating infrastructure investment acr …
DP Kindiki attends Continental Infrastructure Summit in TanzaniaThe Standard
… Speaking during the Infra for Africa Forum and the Africa50 General Shareholders Meeting in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, where he represented President William Ruto, Kindiki said the continent's greatest challenge is not a lack of resources but the absence of sustained policy impleme …
Kindiki calls for long-term vision to drive Africa's economic transformationCapital News
… The launch at State House in Dar es Salaam comes as Kenya prepares to begin nationwide consultations on its post-Vision 2030 development blueprint, scheduled for official launch on August 12, signalling a new chapter in East Africa’s long-term economic planning. …
Tanzania launches Vision 2050 implementation as Kenya prepares post-Vision 2030 talksThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeWatch the news out of Ol Kalou two weeks ago, then watch the news out of Kampala, Dar es Salaam, Lusaka or Harare from the last five years, and try to spot the difference. …
A by-election and a warning Kenya keeps ignoringThe Standard
… The cargo ship ran aground on May 18, 2026, while travelling from Dar es Salaam to Mombasa to refuel, but ships have mobilised specialised equipment to pull it off the coral reef.Nyarandi assured that KMA, in collaboration with other government agencies, has maintained oversight …
KMA explains delay in salvaging grounded ship off Nyali beachThe Standard
… Long before African governments spoke of regional integration, Congolese musicians had already united dance floors from Kinshasa to Nairobi, Kampala, Kigali, Bujumbura and Dar es Salaam. …
Why the Congolese Seben is Africa's greatest cultural giftThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeWatch the news out of Ol Kalou, then watch the news out of Kampala, Dar es Salaam, Lusaka or Harare from the last five years, and try to spot the difference. …
Ol Kalou by-election and a warning Kenya keeps on ignoringCitizen Digital
… T) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Tanzanian police disperse demonstrators during violent protests that marred the election following the disqualification of the two leading opposition candidates in Dar es Salaam …
East Africans find fragile refuge in Kenya as repression soarsThe Standard
Catholics gather for prayers during a special mass organized by the Catholic Archdiocese of Dar es Salaam to pray for victims of post-election violence following Tanzania's general elections at St Joseph's Cathedral in Dar es Salaam on November 10, 2025. …
As repression soars, East Africans are finding fragile refuge in NairobiCitizen Digital
… It is scheduled to host corporate sessions at the Serena Hotels in Kampala, followed by Kigali, and concluding in Dar es Salaam. …
Nigerian author Tara Fela graces Building Beyond You Forum in NairobiThe World Bank has warned that Kenya could have saved up to Ksh.117 billion on the Standard Gauge Railway if costs matched those of comparable railway projects in neighbouring countries, attributing the overspend to corruption and calling for public administration reforms.
18 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
The World Bank has warned that Kenya could have saved up to Ksh.117 billion on the Standard Gauge Railway if costs matched those of comparable railway projects in neighbouring countries, attributing the overspend to corruption and calling for public administration reforms.
18 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Shipping containers are being repurposed in the construction industry to build houses, shops, and other spaces, with a four-foot container costing Ksh.50,000 and potentially generating Ksh.600,000 annually when leased. The containers are used for storage, temporary structures, and commercial rental purposes at Ksh.10,000 to Ksh.15,000 per month.
3 November 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Twelve-year-old Andy Kodonde from Braeburn Swimming Club – Mombasa won one silver and five bronze medals at the 11th Africa Aquatics Zone 3 Championships in Kampala, Uganda (October 21–25, 2026), claiming medals in individual breaststroke and freestyle events and helping Kenya's under-14 relay teams finish third.
29 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tanzania is moving document-heavy public functions—procurement, financial management, recruitment, Parliament, business registration, and local revenue collection—toward digital systems. The e-Government Authority is framing this progress as building an integrated digital government that enables systems to exchange verified information rather than accumulating standalone ICT projects.
29 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tanzania has signed four petroleum exploration licences for its state-owned Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation following a discovery of an estimated 223 billion cubic feet of natural gas in the Mtwara Region. The discovery was announced after TPDC and French energy company Maurel & Prom reported findings at the Kasa-1X ST2 exploration well in Mnazi Bay.
29 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A year after Tanzania's October 29 election, in which President Samia Suluhu Hassan won with 98 percent of the vote after opposition figures were barred, many remain traumatised by violence that security forces used to suppress protests. A government-appointed commission put the death toll at 518, though rights groups and the opposition say thousands were killed.
29 October 2026 · The Standard →
A year after President Samia Suluhu Hassan won October's election with 98 percent of the vote following opposition exclusion, many Tanzanians remain traumatised by security force brutality against protesters. Rights groups and opposition say thousands died, though a government-appointed commission put the death toll at 518, while critics face ongoing threats of abduction, arbitrary arrest, and treason charges.
29 October 2026 · The Standard →
Tundu Lissu, detained leader of Tanzania's main opposition Chadema party, plans a hunger strike on Monday to demand that prison authorities allow him to privately meet his lawyers. Lissu has been jailed while awaiting trial for treason, a charge that carries a potential death sentence, with the verdict expected on November 6.
25 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ministers from MOESNA member states have endorsed a proposed regional shipping lines and maritime cabotage protocol to reduce freight costs and build indigenous shipping capacity. The move aims to address high costs, reliance on foreign ships, and fragmented regulations, while increasing intra-Africa trade and expanding maritime job opportunities.
21 October 2026 · The Standard →
Tusker FC lost 1-0 at home to Tanzanian club Singida Black Stars in the first leg of their CAF Confederation Cup second preliminary round tie, with Congolese winger Jeancy Mboma scoring in the 52nd minute. Coach Julien Mette said Singida's style of play was "poor and annoying" but acknowledged that his side failed to convert their chances despite playing better football.
19 October 2026 · The Standard →
Tusker FC lost 1–0 to Singida Black Stars in the first leg of their CAF Confederation Cup second preliminary round tie at Nyayo National Stadium and must win the return leg in Dar es Salaam on Sunday to progress.
18 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tusker FC fell 1–0 to Tanzania's Singida Black Stars in the first leg of their CAF Confederation Cup second preliminary-round tie at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi on October 18, with a second-half goal from substitute Jeancy Mboma Kinda. The Kenyan side must overturn the deficit in the second leg at Dar es Salaam's Uhuru Stadium on Sunday to advance.
18 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Pan-African energy conglomerate Amsons Group has acquired Geneva-based Oryx Energies' Tanzania downstream business, including retail service stations, storage terminals, and distribution infrastructure, as part of Oryx's strategic review of its African downstream assets.
18 October 2026 · Capital News →
Tusker FC hosts Tanzania's Singida Black Stars at Nyayo National Stadium on Sunday in the second preliminary round, first leg of the CAF Confederation Cup. The Kenyan side, fresh from a 2-0 league win, seeks to establish an advantage before the return match in Dar es Salaam on October 25.
18 October 2026 · The Standard →
Football Kenya Federation vice-president McDonald Mariga says he pays for his own travel and accommodation when attending national team matches, citing the federation's refusal to cover these costs as he remains sidelined amid deepening divisions with president Hussein Mohammed and the federation's leadership.
15 October 2026 · The Standard →
Countries bordering the Western Indian Ocean adopted 15 decisions at the Nairobi Convention's 12th Conference of the Parties in Tanzania to strengthen marine conservation, tackle plastic pollution, and promote sustainable blue-economy investments. The outcomes include a regional strategy to combat plastic pollution, measures to conserve mangroves and coral reefs, and a contingency plan for major marine pollution incidents.
13 October 2026 · Capital News →
A Tanzanian Kiswahili scholar has claimed that Julius Nyerere may not have translated Shakespeare's plays into Kiswahili as credited, suggesting instead that translator Abdillahi Nassir performed the work and that Nyerere's name was used for political reasons. The scholar also argued that Nyerere opportunistically appropriated Kiswahili for political gain rather than being genuinely committed to the language's development.
10 October 2026 · The Standard →
Tanzania's Communications Regulatory Authority has announced plans to phase out physical airtime scratch cards, with a pilot program beginning January 1, 2027, in Dar es Salaam and selected districts in Dodoma, Arusha, Mwanza, and Mbeya. The shift encourages mobile users to adopt digital recharge methods as part of the country's transition toward a cashless economy.
9 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A passenger bus and timber truck collided head-on in Morogoro, eastern Tanzania on Friday, killing at least 28 people—27 passengers and the truck driver. The bus caught fire following the collision; preliminary investigations suggest the truck driver attempted to overtake without adequate precautions.
9 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Emerging Stars qualified for the second round of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations U-23 qualifiers, advancing 5-4 on aggregate despite losing 3-1 to Tanzania in the return leg. Kenya will face Ivory Coast in the second round, with the first leg scheduled for November.
6 October 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Junior Starlets are intensifying preparations for their second FIFA Under-17 Women's World Cup appearance in Morocco after qualifying in July. Captain Berveline Awuor set an ambitious target to advance beyond their previous performance, with head coach Mildred Cheche leading a technical analysis and high-profile friendly matches in Spain before the tournament.
2 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Dar es Salaam Port handled 14.61 million tonnes of transit cargo in the 2025/26 financial year, a 17 percent increase driven largely by stronger flows to the DRC, Zambia, and Rwanda as Tanzania invests in port and transport infrastructure.
2 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya has secured a major share of Rwanda's fuel imports under a June 29 framework deal, with 40,000 metric tonnes of petrol and diesel arriving at Mombasa Port on Tuesday. The Energy Cabinet Secretary said the arrangement will grow Rwanda-bound volumes through Kenya's Northern Corridor tenfold, from 60,000 to 600,000 cubic metres annually.
29 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya has begun supplying fuel to Rwanda under a June framework agreement, with 40,000 metric tonnes of petrol and diesel arriving at Mombasa Port. Energy Cabinet Secretary James Opiyo Wandayi said the deal is expected to grow Rwanda-bound volumes through the Northern Corridor tenfold, from 60,000 to 600,000 cubic metres annually.
29 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Rwanda received 40,000 metric tons of petroleum at the Port of Mombasa's Kipevu Oil Terminal 2 as it shifts to using Kenya as its petroleum import route following agreements signed in June 2026. The Government-to-Government fuel importation programme will use Kenya Pipeline Company's network and storage tanks.
29 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Emerging Stars defeated Tanzania 4-1 at Nyayo National Stadium in their opening 2027 U23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match. Captain Kevin Wangaya scored once and provided an assist in the dominant performance.
28 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tanzania's National Arts Council (Basata) imposed fines totalling Sh19 million on Bongo musicians Harmonize and Nandy, a music video director, and two event organisers for breaches of ethical and regulatory requirements, including unauthorised music video distribution, an unregistered performance at Miss Universe Tanzania 2026, and an arts event organised without a permit.
24 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
East Africa has made progress connecting people to digital payments, but as more commerce moves online, trust and security are becoming the deciding factors for whether people and businesses participate in transactions. According to Mastercard's 2026 SME Confidence Index, 95% of Kenyan SMEs accept mobile payments and 39% accept online payments.
23 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
CAF president Patrice Motsepe expressed confidence that Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda will successfully host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, dismissing suggestions the tournament could be moved elsewhere. Motsepe acknowledged challenges in preparations but said CAF remained committed to working with the countries to meet key deadlines.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Under-20 head coach Gilbert Selebwa has called on the Football Kenya Federation to prioritise early planning for youth team competitions. Selebwa faced tight deadlines assembling a squad for the CECAFA U-20 AFCON Qualifiers in Tanzania (September 15–25), with most players from the previous AFCON now overage and recruitment hampered by eligibility and passport issues; his final 25-man squad includes seven schoolboys, eleven Kenya Premier League players, and four foreign-based talents.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →