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Kenya Rolls Out Six-Month HIV Prevention Injection

Kenya has taken a significant step in the fight against HIV by introducing a new long-acting prevention injection that provides protection for up to six months with a single dose. Health officials say the rollout positions the country among the first in
February 28, 2026

Power Outages Disrupt Lives and Businesses in Zanzibar

Residents and small-scale business owners in Zanzibar are expressing growing frustration over frequent and unannounced power outages that are having a detrimental impact on their livelihoods. Many are particularly concerned about the losses incurred by businesses dealing with perishable goods, including fish,
January 23, 2025

NECTA Cancels Results of 67 Students Over Misconduct

The National Examinations Council of Tanzania (NECTA) has invalidated the 2024 Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) results for 67 students, citing various cases of misconduct. Among them, five students were found to have written insults in their examination scripts, leading to
January 23, 2025

Kenyan Police Arrest Man Carrying Wife’s Dismembered Body

Kenyan police have arrested a man in Nairobi’s Huruma district after discovering dismembered human remains in his backpack. The shocking incident unfolded during a routine patrol in the early hours of January 22, 2025, leaving the local community reeling in disbelief. The
January 23, 2025

Tanzania Confirms Single Case of Marburg Virus

President Samia Suluhu Hassan has confirmed that a single case of the Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) has been detected in Biharamulo District, located in the Kagera Region. The announcement came as she assured the public that the situation was under control and
January 22, 2025

WHO Regrets U.S. Withdrawal From Global Health Efforts

The World Health Organization (WHO) has voiced its regret over the United States’ decision to end its membership in the organization. The announcement, made by President Donald Trump on January 20, 2025, comes as a major blow to global health cooperation and
January 22, 2025

Fire Destroys Shops on Mwangaza Street in Dodoma

A destructive fire broke out early Tuesday morning on Mwangaza Street in Dodoma, engulfing several shops and causing widespread damage. The flames spread rapidly, and local firefighters from the Fire and Rescue Force were quick to arrive, working tirelessly to control the
January 21, 2025

Advanced Heart Surgery Revolutionizes Care in Tanzania

 Doctors at the Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute (JKCI) are taking a major step forward in heart care, thanks to new training in advanced techniques that allow them to treat heart defects and clogged arteries without the need for traditional open-heart surgery. The
January 18, 2025

NIDA Suspends NIN Usage for Uncollected IDs

The National Identification Authority (NIDA) has warned that individuals who fail to collect their national identity cards risk having their National Identification Numbers (NIN) suspended. This announcement comes as the government intensifies efforts to distribute more than one million unclaimed identity cards
January 18, 2025

Over Sh2 Billion Mismanaged at Manyema Mosque

A recent investigation has revealed shocking financial mismanagement at the Manyema Mosque in Kariakoo, Dar es Salaam, with over Sh2 billion in assets reportedly embezzled. The findings, which were made public by Rita’s CEO, Mr. Frank Kanyusi, followed a thorough audit of
January 16, 2025
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