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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 refugeesCAF 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 →
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 →
Kenya's Under-20 team, Rising Stars, is targeting a place in the final of the CECAFA U-20 AFCON Qualifiers in Tanzania, with the top two teams qualifying for the 2027 CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Ghana. The team begins its campaign on September 17 against Burundi.
10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President Ruto presided over the signing of a pact for a 535-acre Special Economic Zone in Jomvu, Mombasa, valued at roughly sh12 billion, expected to create between 8,000 and 10,000 direct jobs in the first phase, with 67 companies already signalling interest.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi recorded one of the greatest improvements in prime office performance, with Grade A occupancy rising from 81.5 per cent in December 2025 to 84.8 per cent in June 2026, while prime rents remained stable at about Sh1,684 per square metre per month, according to Knight Frank's Africa Offices Market Dashboard report.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
Air Tanzania has temporarily suspended flights between Dar es Salaam and Moscow effective September 4, following a routine risk assessment of the operating environment along the route. The airline stated that safety considerations take precedence over commercial interests but did not specify the particular safety risks identified.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Uber has announced the shutdown of its operations in Nigeria and Uganda, effective September 2, 2026, following a thorough review of the two markets. The company said the decision is limited to these two countries and does not signal a broader withdrawal from Africa.
3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Africa Blockchain Festival has launched the ABF Fellowship Program 2026, an initiative to connect African blockchain and artificial intelligence startups with investors, venture capital firms and mentors. The fellowship will take place at the Africa Blockchain Festival 2026, scheduled for October 15–17 at the Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi, with support from venture capital firms Antler and Launch Africa Ventures.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
KUSCCO faces an urgent court application from creditors seeking to halt a secretive Sh17.7 billion restructuring plan that would create a new entity called KEFESCO Ltd, with RUPSA arguing that the changes could affect members' rights and frustrate Sh6.1 billion claims while preservation orders remain in force.
28 August 2026 · The Standard →
Tanzania's ruling CCM party has expelled Vice President Emmanuel Nchimbi, citing breach of party values, a day after his resignation announcement. Energy Minister Deogratius John Ndejembi has been designated to replace him as Vice President, effective September 4, pending parliamentary approval.
27 August 2026 · Capital News →
At least 30 people were killed after a mound of rubbish at a major waste site collapsed onto nearby homes in Guinea's capital Conakry, with another 22 injured. The collapse occurred in the Dar-es-Salam area following heavy rain, and rescue efforts including military personnel were deployed to search for survivors.
24 August 2026 · Capital News →
A mound of rubbish in a landfill in Conakry, Guinea's capital, collapsed onto neighbouring homes at 2:00 am on Sunday following heavy rains, killing 30 people and seriously injuring six others in the Dar-es-salam neighbourhood. The government deployed search-and-rescue teams and announced measures for medical care and assistance to those affected.
24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An agreement signed in Dar es Salaam between Tanzania and Uganda to develop a regional energy hub at the Port of Tanga could draw more than $20 billion in refining, storage, logistics and petrochemical investment, offering a strategic response to global energy supply vulnerabilities exposed by the February US-Iran conflict.
22 August 2026 · The Standard →
Tundu Lissu, head of Tanzania's opposition Chadema party, opened his defence on Friday in a treason trial he calls "political," after being charged in April 2025 with inciting public boycotts of last year's elections—a charge carrying potential death penalty.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Tanzanian court ruled on Friday that the treason trial of opposition leader Tundu Lissu will proceed after finding he has a case to answer. Lissu, head of the opposition Chadema party, was detained in April 2025 and charged with treason for allegedly inciting the public to boycott last year's elections.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Somali pirates from Puntland have used a previously hijacked ship, the MV Sward, to seize additional vessels including the Cameroon-flagged Lutuf, continuing a resurgence of attacks that began in April after more than a decade of relative security.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
Shipping professionals gathered in Mombasa warned that simultaneous geopolitical, technological and environmental changes pose a new challenge, arguing that the most adaptable ports — not necessarily the largest — will succeed, and that people, partnerships and professionalism create resilience more than infrastructure or technology alone.
13 August 2026 · The Standard →
Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu's treason trial resumed Monday after a five-month pause over procedural matters. The trial follows international criticism of Tanzania's handling of protests around last year's national elections, in which the opposition and rights activists say thousands were killed.
10 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu's treason trial resumed Monday after a five-month pause over procedural matters; Lissu was detained in April 2025 and charged with treason, which carries a potential death penalty, while his party Chadema claims the case is being used to suppress legitimate political opposition.
10 August 2026 · The Standard →
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan announced a new investigation into violence surrounding the October 2025 general election in which an initial enquiry found at least 518 people died, though Western diplomats and rights groups say hundreds more may have been killed. The new commission will seek to identify who instigated, participated in, and financed the violence.
7 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nelson Koech, Chair of Parliament's Defence Committee, writes that Kenya must remain vigilant against terrorism on the 28th anniversary of the August 1998 Al-Qaeda bombings of US Embassies in Nairobi and Dar es Salaam, which killed more than 200 people.
6 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, speaking at the Infrastructure for Africa Forum and Africa50 General Meeting in Dar es Salaam, called for faster development of Africa to first-world status, saying the continent has the resources and manpower needed and that Africans must build confidence in themselves and their capabilities.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Deputy President Kithure Kindiki attended the Infra for Africa Forum 2026 in Dar es Salaam on August 5–6, a continental summit bringing together heads of state, investors, and policymakers to mobilise financing for transformative infrastructure projects across Africa. Kindiki outlined Kenya's infrastructure priorities in transport, energy, housing, water, digital infrastructure and logistics as the country seeks investment in strategic projects.
5 August 2026 · Capital News →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has called for African nations to adopt sustained long-term development strategies to transform the continent into a globally competitive economy, arguing that Africa has the resources, talent and potential but lacks consistent policy implementation and confidence in its own capabilities. He emphasized that national development programmes should be protected from disruptions caused by political leadership changes, as inconsistent policies discourage investors and delay infrastructure projects.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan launched an implementation framework for Tanzania's National Development Vision 2050, which aims to transform the country into a competitive, inclusive and resilient upper-middle-income economy with a US$1 trillion economy by 2050. The launch comes as Kenya prepares nationwide consultations on its post-Vision 2030 development blueprint.
4 August 2026 · Capital News →
An opinion piece warns that Kenya's Ol Kalou by-election—marked by distribution of gas cylinders, mattresses, and other goods timed suspiciously before voting—follows a pattern of electoral misconduct seen across East and Southern Africa. The piece argues that such practices represent slow-motion failures in election conduct that have become recognizable across the region.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Maritime Authority said salvage of MV Adan, which ran aground off Nyali beach in May 2026, is scheduled to commence in mid-August 2026 after regulatory approval and arrival of specialised equipment. The operation has been planned to coincide with favourable weather and tidal conditions.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece praises the seben—the instrumental climax of Congolese rumba featuring lead guitar and drums—as one of Africa's greatest musical traditions, highlighting its ability to inspire joy and participation through the work of musicians like J. B. Mpiana.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece compares the Ol Kalou by-election (called after MP David Njuguna Kiaraho's death in March 2026) to election irregularities across East Africa—gas cylinders, mattresses, and other incentives distributed to voters in the run-up to polling day—arguing that such misconduct follows a predictable regional pattern.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
Dozens of Ugandans and Tanzanians are hiding in neighbouring Kenya after recent elections triggered mass arrests, kidnappings, and murders in their countries. Refugees report knowing between 20 and 40 others who have fled to Kenya in recent months, though many live in fear of cross-border abduction.
20 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →