MWE Correspondent, Author at Media Wire Express

Grief and Anger as Kenya Mourns Saba Saba Victims

The memory of Kenya’s Saba Saba Day was meant to honor a legacy of democratic struggle. Instead, this year’s commemoration has been marked by bloodshed, sorrow, and a resurgent youth-led movement demanding justice. At least 31 people have died and over 500

July 9, 2025

Politics·Tanzania

Religion and Politics Must Build Together, Says Chalamila

As Tanzania enters the final stretch toward its upcoming 2025 General Election, Dar es Salaam Regional Commissioner Albert Chalamila is calling on faith leaders across the country to recognize the shared mission between religion and politics in preserving national peace and unity.

July 9, 2025

Politics·World

Cyprus Minister Visits Tanzania to Deepen EU Partnership

Dr. Constantinos Kombos, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cyprus, arrived in Tanzania on July 8, 2025, for a three-day official visit. The visit is being undertaken on behalf of Kaja Kallas, the European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security

July 9, 2025

Politics·Tanzania

President Samia to Launch Tanzania’s Vision 2050 Roadmap

President Samia Suluhu Hassan, the country’s first woman to hold the highest office, will officially unveil Tanzania’s Development Vision 2050 on July 17, 2025, in a national ceremony to be held at the Jakaya Kikwete Convention Centre in Dodoma, the capital city.

July 9, 2025

Politics·Tanzania

Deputy PM Praises Tanzania’s Thriving Cooperatives

Deputy Prime Minister Dr. Dotto Biteko has lauded the transformative progress of Tanzania’s cooperative sector, calling it a key driver of economic growth and rural empowerment. His remarks came during the country’s celebration of the International Day of Cooperatives, held this year

July 8, 2025

Politics·World

Kagame Warns Kinshasa Over Peace Deal Breach

Rwandan President Paul Kagame has voiced strong support for a peace agreement recently signed with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), but has also issued a stern warning about any potential bad faith actions from Kinshasa. Speaking in Kigali during Rwanda’s Liberation

July 8, 2025

Tanzania·Travel

Tanzania Launches Rescue Boat on Lake Victoria

President Samia Suluhu Hassan on Monday reaffirmed the Tanzanian government’s commitment to strengthening emergency response and rescue infrastructure across the country’s inland waterways. Her remarks came as the government launched a newly built search-and-rescue boat on Lake Victoria, the largest lake in

July 8, 2025

Health·World

World Bank Raises Poverty Threshold to $3 Daily

The World Bank has officially revised the international poverty line, increasing it from $2.15 to $3.00 per person per day. The new figure—equivalent to approximately TSh7,834—is now the globally accepted threshold for extreme poverty. The change was announced following the release of

July 8, 2025

Tanzania·Travel

Tazara Moves to Digital Ticketing Era with E-Government Link

The Tanzania–Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA), a historic symbol of pan-African connectivity, is set to embrace a modern future by adopting a centralized e-ticketing system connected to the Tanzania e-Government platform. The announcement was made during the 49th Dar es Salaam International Trade

July 8, 2025

Politics·World

Armed Men Disrupt Human Rights Briefing in Nairobi

What was meant to be a solemn press conference by grieving mothers turned into a chaotic and violent scene on June 6, when armed men stormed the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) headquarters in Lavington, Nairobi. The attack occurred just before a

July 8, 2025

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