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The Standard
… In 2026, as rents rise in Nairobi, Kampala, Dar es Salaam and other East African cities, bookshops cannot simply wait for parents to walk in with school book lists. …
Bookshops must wake up or share Rip Van Winkle's fateThe Standard
… This year, she was invited to officiate in Dar Es Salaam for the Tanzania Women Boxing Championships that ended up in the selection of a provisional national team for international assignments. …
Why Leila's rise to the top has not been a walk in the parkCitizen Digital
… A year ago, precisely on the 18th of May last year, Martha Karua was stopped at the Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, interrogated for several hours and forced onto a flight back to Nairobi on the same day. …
KAIKAI’S KICKER: Martha Karua ban - Why Kenya needs a spineThe Standard
… That growing concern was among the key issues discussed during specialist clinics held on June 17 and 18, 2026, at The Aga Khan Hospital in Dar es Salaam, where patients sought medical advice for conditions linked to obesity, diabetes, vascular disease and kidney complications. …
When weight, diabetes and kidney disease become one health storyCitizen Digital
… Tanzania’s representative is Fiqra Academy, based in Dar es Salaam. Founded by CEO Gerald Revocatus, the organization provides digital skills training and certification programmes designed to connect young people with employment opportunities through its digital learning platform …
Amazon selects 9 African organizations for Global Cloud Social Impact AcceleratorCitizen Digital
… Tanzania’s representative is Fiqra Academy, based in Dar es Salaam. Founded by CEO Gerald Revocatus, the organization provides digital skills training and certification programmes designed to connect young people with employment opportunities through its digital learning platform …
Amazon selects 9 African organizations for Global Cloud Social Impact AcceleratorThe Standard
… frican country.Last year during her visit to Tanzania, where she was supposed to represent opposition leader Tundu Lissu who had been charged with treason , Karua was detained and denied entry by Tanzanian officials at Mwalimu Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam …
'I deported her myself': Muhoozi claims role in Karua's detentionThe Standard
… Tanzania barred and deported her in May last year after she travelled to Dar es Salaam as a legal observer in a treason case involving Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu. …
'They snatched my phones': Karua recounts Uganda deportation ordealCitizen Digital
… Junior Starlets recorded one of the biggest score lines ever witnessed in a match in Africa when they put Sudan to the sword in Dar es Salaam on June 13. …
Cecafa reject FKF appeal over Junior Starlets vs Sudan thrillerCitizen Digital
… ts top Group A By Geoffrey Mwamburi June 18, 2026 02:01 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Junior Starlets coach Mildred Cheche instructs players during a training session with Junior Starlets in Dar es Salaam …
Cheche calls for sharper finishing after Starlets top Group AThe 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 →