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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

Government Ramps Up Efforts To Counter Marburg Virus Spread

The government has intensified its preparedness measures to prevent the Marburg virus from entering the country, following confirmed cases in neighboring Rwanda. With the outbreak in Rwanda leading to 26 cases and six fatalities, Tanzanian health authorities are on high alert, particularly
October 2, 2024

Mandatory National ID Now Required For Marriages In Uganda

Ugandans will now be required to possess a National Identification Number (NIN) to legally marry, following a directive from the Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB). This applies to all marriage types in Uganda, including civil, customary, and religious unions. The decision to
October 2, 2024

Brutally Killed in Village Executive’s Office

Residents of Muhintiri Ward in Ikungi District, Singida Region, are demanding justice and legal action following the tragic death of Frank Joseph, a 28-year-old resident, who allegedly died after being assaulted by the Village Executive Officer of Muhintiri Village and members of
October 2, 2024

 Kenyan Blogger Abduction: Four Suspects in Custody

 Four suspects have been arrested in connection with the violent abduction and gang rape of Bruce John Kajira, also known as Bruce John Chawa, on September 12, 2024. The arrested individuals, identified as Abdul Hassan Athman, Esther Muthoni, Violet Adera, and Haji
October 1, 2024

Four Convicted Of Gang Rape, Sentenced To Life Imprisonment

The Resident Magistrate’s Court of Dodoma (Integrated Justice Delivery Centre) has sentenced four individuals, including officers from the Tanzania People’s Defense Forces (JWTZ) and the Prisons Department, to life imprisonment and fined them one million Tanzanian shillings each. This verdict was delivered
October 1, 2024

Church Leader Pledges Support Against Injustice, Superstition

Retired leader of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Tanzania (ELCT), Dr. Fredrick Shoo, has affirmed that the church will continue its cooperation with Tanzania’s sixth administration in combating those who trample on people’s rights and addressing the problem of superstitious beliefs, which
September 30, 2024

Killing Over 200 TSH Sparks Community Outrage

The Morogoro Regional Police are holding Kulwa Bosco, popularly known as Rasta, aged 27, in connection with the stabbing of his peer, Hussein Nyabu Steven, aged 35. The incident occurred on September 29, 2024, around 1 PM at a pool table in
September 30, 2024

Tanzania Strengthens Animal Welfare with New Rules

The Tanzanian Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries has introduced new regulations removing donkeys and dogs from the list of animals permitted for slaughter, a move aimed at protecting these species, particularly donkeys, from potential extinction. Dr. Annette Kitambi, the Deputy Director of
September 30, 2024

Two Dead, Two Injured in Morogoro Road Accident

Two people lost their lives, and two others were severely injured after a waste collection vehicle, an Isuzu Tipper with registration number T 882 DQJ, veered off the road and struck traders who had set up their goods along the Morogoro –
September 29, 2024
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