Politics

Tanzania Eyes Bigger Climate Finance Share as Global Fund Approves US$3.9B Package

By Elian Otti | June 5, 2026

As climate change intensifies across East Africa, access to climate finance is becoming increasingly critical for countries seeking to strengthen

Kenya’s President Ruto Explains Tanga Refinery Plan Amid Tanzania–Kenya Talks on Industrialisation
By Stacie Mburugu | May 8, 2026

Kenyan President William Ruto has said the proposed oil refinery in Tanga, Tanzania, is part of a wider regional strategy

President Samia Confronts Post-Election Crisis, Calls for Unity and Accountability 
By Maria Goretti | April 24, 2026

President Samia Suluhu Hassan has described the October 2025 election-related violence as a heavy burden on her leadership, saying the

Fuel Crisis: President Samia Urges Cost Cuts, Calm
By Stacie Mburugu | April 10, 2026

President Samia Suluhu Hassan has ordered immediate measures to cut fuel consumption in government institutions and urged citizens to remain

Building Regional Security: Justified Accord 2026 Underlines Kenya-Tanzania Partnership
By Elian Otti | February 27, 2026

Security and military cooperation between Kenya and Tanzania has taken centre stage with the rollout of Exercise Justified Accord 2026, the largest annual multinational

President Samia Off to the AU Heads of State Summit
By Maria Goretti | February 16, 2026

President Samia Suluhu Hassan is set to attend the African Union (AU) Heads of State and Government Summit scheduled for the 14th – 15th February in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The statement issued by

Tanzania Police Detain Opposition Leaders in Mbeya Over Alleged Illegal Gathering
By Stacie Mburugu | January 23, 2026

Police in Tanzania’s Mbeya Region detained two leaders of the opposition party Chadema, Regional Chairman Masaga Kaloli and the head of the party’s youth council,

Former Health Minister Jenista Mhagama Dies at 58
By Jewel Tete | December 12, 2025

Tanzania has been thrown into mourning following the death of Peramiho Member of Parliament, Jenista Joakim Mhagama, who passed away

ACT Candidate Targets Water Crisis, Youth Jobs in Kawekamo
By Jewel Tete | September 26, 2025

ACT-Wazalendo councillor candidate Sebastian Ezekiel has promised to address the critical water shortages and youth unemployment challenges in Kawekamo Ward.

CCM Parliamentary Candidate Pledges to Develop Uyovu into Commercial Hub
By Agatha Gichana | September 26, 2025

Chama cha Mapinduzi (CCM) parliamentary candidate for Bukombe constituency, Dr. Doto Biteko, has pledged to develop Uyovu into a thriving

Samia Promises to Clear Tunduma Gridlock
By Kieran Marisa | September 10, 2025

Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan has introduced a comprehensive plan to address the well-known traffic congestion at the Tunduma border

ACT-Wazalendo Challenges Mpina’s Disqualification at the High Court
By Maria Goretti | September 10, 2025

The High Court began hearing the case challenging the disqualification of ACT Wazalendo’s presidential candidate, Luhaga Mpina. The party brought

CCM Defectors: Pre-Election Gain or Huge Gamble for Opposition Parties?
By Agatha Gichana | September 10, 2025

The high-profile defections from the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) to opposition parties, quickly followed by presidential endorsements, have once

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