Who is Who

Ridhwani Jakaya Kikwete, Minister of State, Prime Minister’s Office (Labour, Youth, Employment and PWD)
Ridhwani Jakaya Kikwete, Minister of State, Prime Minister’s Office (Labour, Youth, Employment and PWD)
By Maria Goretti | March 19, 2026

Ridhwani Kikwete was born on 16 April 1979 in Tanzania. He is the son of former President Jakaya Kikwete, though his

Politician and Academic Professor, Hon. Kitila Mkumbo
By Elian Otti | February 3, 2026

Hon. Prof. Kitila Alexander Mkumbo is a prominent member of Tanzania’s ruling Chama cha Mapinduzi (CCM) party. Before politics, Prof.

Ambassador Ami Ramadhan Mpungwe
By Maria Goretti | January 26, 2026

In a recent in‑depth interview with The Citizen, Ambassador Ami Ramadhan Mpungwe reflected on Tanzania’s diplomatic trajectory and the defining tests facing the

Hon. Mussa Azzan Zungu Speaker of the 13th Parliament
Hon. Mussa Azzan Zungu Speaker of the 13th Parliament
By Maria Goretti | December 12, 2025

Hon. Mussa Azzan Zungu has been elected as the Speaker of the 13th Parliament of Tanzania, securing 378 of 383

Lawyer and Former Chief Justice Mohammed Chande Othman
Lawyer and Former Chief Justice Mohammed Chande Othman
By Maria Goretti | December 5, 2025

Mohammed Chande Othman, the retired Chief Justice of Tanzania, was appointed to lead the Independent Commission of Inquiry on 18

Stable B+ Outlook a Positive Sign for Tanzania’s Economic Stability and Growth Potential
Stable B+ Outlook a Positive Sign for Tanzania’s Economic Stability and Growth Potential
By Maria Goretti | April 2, 2026

Tanzania has been urged to take full advantage of its Fitch B+ sovereign credit rating with a stable outlook by

Enforcement Gap: What Stronger Competition Law Could Mean for Tanzania’s Markets
Enforcement Gap: What Stronger Competition Law Could Mean for Tanzania’s Markets
By Stacie Mburugu | April 2, 2026

Competition law in Tanzania appears clear on paper. However, in practice, market realities often differ. Many retail outlets and supply

Why Microsoft’s Million-Tonne Carbon Removal Deal Matters
Why Microsoft’s Million-Tonne Carbon Removal Deal Matters
By Jerusa Orina | April 2, 2026

In the global effort to address climate change, some of the world’s largest companies are beginning to move beyond simply

Women Drive HIV Response through Leadership, Advocacy
Women Drive HIV Response through Leadership, Advocacy
By Maria Goretti | April 2, 2026

A stronger shift toward women-led leadership is increasingly shaping Tanzania’s HIV response. Women living with HIV are taking on more

Vellum Playbook
The unofficial guide to vellum, every Monday morning.
Ruto to Appoint Principal Secretaries Amid Post-AUC Election Shake-Up
By alfie | April 9, 2025
The road to the Finance Bill 2025 has begun with the tabling of the Budget Policy Statement in Parliament. This…
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
By alfie | January 11, 2024
The President is also expected to chair the National Security Council meeting to assess the country’s security situation during the…

Expert Analysis

Beyond the Formal Payslip: Tanzania’s Social Protection Gamble on the Informal Economy
Beyond the Formal Payslip: Tanzania’s Social Protection Gamble on the Informal Economy
By Elian Otti | February 16, 2026

On any given morning in Tanzania, millions of livelihoods unfold outside the reach of traditional labour protections. From market vendors

Tanzania’s 2025/26 Budget Bets on Excise Hikes and Digital Tax Reform
By Maria Goretti | February 16, 2026

Tanzania’s 2025/26 budget outlines a deliberate push to strengthen domestic manufacturing through higher excise duties on selected imported goods. The

Sustainable AI: Learning to Think Without Costing the Earth
By Jerusa Orina | February 3, 2026

In 2026, artificial intelligence (AI) no longer announces itself. It hums in the background of daily life, adjusting traffic lights,

Shared Prosperity or Managed Prejudice? Why Global Mobility Rules Must Evolve
By Brian Otieno | August 15, 2025

In a damning revelation, cable reports seen by Reuters indicate that the Trump administration is preparing to expand its travel

Editor's Pick
EnvironmentGPT: The AI Tool Bringing Climate Conversations Closer to Home 
By Ruth Watiri | March 27, 2026

In the East African community, climate change is no longer a distant concept discussed in global conferences. It is evident

Gov’t Deploys TZ6 Billion in Renewed Push to Safeguard Polio-Free Status
By Elian Otti | March 27, 2026

Tanzania allocated TZ6 billion to a nationwide polio vaccination campaign targeting over 6.7 million children, marking one of the country’s

Safaricom, Vodacom Launch Tap-to-Pay M-Pesa in Tanzania
By Elian Otti | March 19, 2026

Safaricom and Vodacom have jointly introduced a tap-to-pay feature for M-Pesa in Tanzania, signifying a major shift in the development

Political and Regulatory Affairs Round-Up: Issue No. 07 of 2026
Political and Regulatory Affairs Round-Up: Issue No. 07 of 2026
By Elian Otti | March 6, 2026

Tanzania  Tanzania to Host 25th EAC Summit on Regional Integration  The East African Community (EAC) will hold its 25th Ordinary Summit in Tanzania’s Arusha

Ambassador Khamis Mussa Omar, Minister for Finance
By Stacie Mburugu | February 27, 2026
Our Carbon Buffers Are Weakening – Now What?
By Maria Goretti | February 20, 2026
A Future Without Plastic Pollution 
By Jerusa Orina | February 16, 2026
Policy
Enforcement Gap: What Stronger Competition Law Could Mean for Tanzania’s Markets
By Stacie Mburugu | April 2, 2026

Competition law in Tanzania appears clear on paper. However, in practice, market realities often differ. Many retail outlets and supply

Technology
 Neutral Intermediary or Duty-Holder? What the Meta Child Protection Decision Means for Tech Platforms
By Agatha Gichana | March 27, 2026

In a landmark development in the United States, Meta was found liable for its impact on children through social media,

Politics
Tanzanian Investor Rostam Azizi Acquires Controlling Stake in Nation Media Group 
By Elian Otti | March 13, 2026

A significant ownership change has emerged in East Africa’s media sector following Taarifa Limited’s acquisition of a controlling stake in

Political and Regulatory Affairs Round Up
By Elian Otti | February 27, 2026
Economy
Clean Books, Messy Reality: What Tanzania’s Audit Numbers Don’t Show 
By Elian Otti | April 2, 2026

Tanzania’s audit results for 2024/25 show a high share of unqualified opinions across audited entities. In technical terms, this indicates