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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

Lightning Strikes Kill 22 Cattle Amid Severe Storms

Intense thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and strong winds have brought tragedy to Songambele Azimio Village in Rukwa Region, where 22 cattle belonging to a single farmer were killed by a lightning strike. The incident occurred on Monday, December 9, 2024, during heavy
December 10, 2024

Separated Conjoined Twins Return to Tanzania

 Conjoined twins from Tanzania, Hassan and Hussein Amri Jumanne, have returned home after a transformative surgical procedure that separated them and gave them a chance at independent lives. The boys, born joined at the hips, chest, and with three legs, were first
December 10, 2024

Global Initiative to Bolster Poor Nations Launched

A groundbreaking global initiative has raised $24 billion in loans and grants to support some of the world’s most vulnerable nations. This substantial sum is expected to unlock a total spending capacity of $100 billion, signaling a significant step toward tackling poverty
December 7, 2024

TRA Officer Tragically Dies After Tegeta Attack

A tragedy has unfolded in Dar es Salaam after Amani Simbayao, an officer with the Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA), passed away on December 6, 2024, at Muhimbili National Hospital. Simbayao had been fighting for his life following a violent attack by residents
December 7, 2024

NHIF Simplifies Student Health Insurance Access

The National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) has introduced a more user-friendly process for its children’s health insurance program, Toto Afya, aimed at addressing longstanding challenges and improving healthcare access for students. The announcement came during a recent briefing led by NHIF Director
December 6, 2024

Son Arrested for Allegedly Killing Father Over Dispute

Police have arrested Gesoreka Mabula Sona, 30, on suspicion of murdering his father, Mabula Mwita Sona, 61, after a heated argument allegedly turned fatal. Mara Regional Police Commander, Senior Assistant Commissioner of Police (SACP) Pius Lutumo, confirmed the arrest. According to reports,
December 6, 2024

UNICEF Launches Record Campaign to Support Children

 UNICEF has launched a significant global fundraising campaign, seeking $9.9 billion to assist millions of children impacted by conflicts and crises around the world. The agency’s Executive Director, Catherine Russell, called attention to the extreme scale of suffering among children, describing the
December 5, 2024

Eight Held in Failed Dar es Salaam Kidnap Plot

Dar es Salaam police have apprehended eight suspects in connection with an attempted abduction that shocked the Kiluvya community on November 11, 2024. The dramatic incident targeted businessman Deogratius Tarimo, who narrowly escaped being forced into a vehicle by individuals posing as
December 5, 2024

Seven Dead, Nine Injured in Karagwe Crash

A devastating road accident in Karagwe District, Kagera Region, has left seven people dead and nine others injured. The tragic incident took place on December 3, 2024, near a produce inspection post in Kihanga village, along Kyaka Road. The collision occurred when
December 4, 2024

Tanzanian Shilling Struggles Despite Export Growth

In recent months, the Tanzanian shilling has been losing value against both the Ugandan and Kenyan currencies, even though exports to these neighboring countries have been on the rise. Despite the increase in trade, the local currency has faced growing pressure, with
December 3, 2024
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