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U.S.-Kenya Ebola Plan Sparks National Outrage

Kenya is facing mounting political and public unrest after the government defended a controversial agreement with the United States to establish an Ebola treatment and quarantine facility in Laikipia, a plan that has triggered protests, legal battles, and growing fears over national
June 4, 2026

Stampede at Maha Kumbh Mela Leaves Several Dead

What was meant to be a deeply spiritual gathering turned into a tragedy early Wednesday when a stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela left at least seven people dead and around ten others injured. The massive Hindu pilgrimage, which draws millions of
January 29, 2025

Tanzania Faces Tough Times as USAID Suspends Funding

Tanzania’s agricultural sector, especially initiatives aimed at empowering youth and women, is facing a potential crisis after the United States announced a 90-day suspension on foreign aid. This decision has left more than 60 non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in a vulnerable position, as
January 28, 2025

Arusha Police Arrest Lawyer and Boda Boda Rider

The police have taken two individuals into custody independent lawyer Qamara Valerian, 36, and a 19-year-old boda boda rider named Benjamin Paul after they were accused of being involved in the assault and injury of a 75-year-old South African woman, Suzan Shawe.
January 25, 2025

Ukrainian National Found Hanging in His Room Mara

 Ihor Hladkyi, a 48-year-old Ukrainian national working for a local mining company, was found dead in his room at Majengo Mwisenge Street. Authorities discovered his body hanging from a rope tied to the metal bars of his bedroom window. The circumstances surrounding
January 25, 2025

Ten Fishermen Missing After Lake Rukwa Storm

Tragedy struck Lake Rukwa on January 23, 2025, when a sudden and violent storm swept through, disrupting the lives of local fishermen. Out of 550 fishermen who were on the lake during the storm, 540 have been rescued, but 10 remain missing
January 25, 2025

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
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