Joseph Isangura, Author at Media Wire Express

Tanzanian Youth Urged to Reflect Before Elections

As Tanzania prepares for its next general election, a powerful message from a civic leader is echoing across youth platforms and political circles. Steve Mengere, chairman of the Mama Ongea na Mwanao Foundation, is urging young political aspirants to seriously question their

July 12, 2025

Politics·Tanzania

Tanzania Vows Stronger Media Support Ahead of 2025 Polls

The Government of Tanzania has reiterated its commitment to strengthening the country’s media landscape ahead of the 2025 General Election, emphasizing the importance of journalists in safeguarding peace, democracy, and civic participation. The pledge was made on Wednesday by Gerson Msigwa, the

July 11, 2025

Politics·Tanzania

Over 2,900 Journalists Digitally Accredited Across Nation

More than 2,900 Tanzanian journalists have now been officially accredited through a new digital registration system launched by the Journalists’ Accreditation Board (JAB), a milestone expected to significantly improve how the media industry is regulated and supported in the lead-up to the

July 10, 2025

Politics·Tanzania

Health Insurance Coverage Expands Across Tanzania

More Tanzanians are enrolling in health insurance schemes. As of July 2025, 37 percent of the population is now insured, according to a new update from the Tanzania Insurance Regulatory Authority (TIRA). The figures were shared on July 8 during the 49th

July 10, 2025

Politics·Tanzania

Grassroots Delegates Quietly Transform Party Politics

In Tanzania’s evolving political landscape, one group is emerging as a quiet but powerful force—wajumbe, the grassroots delegates who hold the key to candidate nominations within the ruling party. While this internal vetting system has existed for years in Chama Cha Mapinduzi

July 10, 2025

Politics·Tanzania

Education or Leadership: Who Belongs in Parliament?

As political parties ramp up preparations ahead of Tanzania’s October General Election, a lively discussion has taken center stage across the country: What should truly qualify someone to serve in Parliament? Is it having formal education, such as a university degree, or

July 10, 2025

Politics·World

Ruto Tells Police: Shoot to Injure, Not to Kill

Kenya’s President William Ruto has come under both praise and criticism after publicly instructing police to shoot looters and rioters in the legs, rather than use deadly force. The directive follows days of chaos sparked by youth-led demonstrations and widespread public outrage

July 9, 2025

Health·Tanzania

Six Nabbed in Dar es Salaam for Drug Trafficking Plot

Tanzanian anti-drug authorities have arrested six suspects, including two Chinese nationals, following a high-stakes operation that exposed the trafficking of dangerous substances commonly associated with memory loss and criminal activity. Speaking at a press briefing in the commercial capital, Commissioner General Aretas

July 9, 2025

Sports·Tanzania

Africa’s Volleyball Coaches Empowered in Tanzania Drive

The city of Dar es Salaam is buzzing with energy this week—not because of a championship match, but due to an extraordinary gathering of 37 volleyball coaches from across the African continent. They’ve assembled for a prestigious FIVB Level One Coaching Course,

July 9, 2025

Health·Tanzania

Tanzania Wins Global Award for Health Tech

Tanzania has been awarded the WSIS Prizes 2025 in the e-Health category, a prestigious recognition of the country’s bold strides in digital health innovation through the Kadi ya Matibabu project. The award was conferred during the ongoing World Summit on the Information

July 8, 2025

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