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Tanzania’s Tax Incentives Spark Worry Over Revenue Losses

Despite having nearly five million registered taxpayers, Tanzania continues to suffer major losses in potential public revenue, largely due to expansive incentives offered to both domestic and foreign investors. These incentives—ranging from tax holidays to exemptions on customs duties—are intended to attract
May 24, 2025
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Tanzania Expands Subsidy for Clean Cooking Solutions

The Government of Tanzania has launched a major initiative to subsidize clean cooking technologies across the country. Speaking in Parliament, Deputy Minister for Energy, Judith Kapinga, revealed that more than 452,000 LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) cylinders are being distributed with a 20–50%
May 23, 2025
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Catholic Priest Fatally Shot in Kenya’s Kerio Valley

The Catholic community in Kenya is mourning the tragic loss of Father Allois Cheruiyot Bett, who was fatally shot on Thursday, May 22, 2025, in Elgeyo Marakwet County. Father Bett, serving at St. Matthias Mulumba Tot Parish, was ambushed by armed assailants
May 23, 2025
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Tanzania Strengthens National ID Registration Process

The government of Tanzania has reiterated its commitment to strengthening the process of registering and identifying citizens for the National Identity Card system, in line with national legislation. Deputy Minister for Home Affairs, Daniel Sillo, addressing Parliament on May 23 during a
May 23, 2025
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NHIF Battles Rising Costs of Chronic Illness

The National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) is under increasing financial strain as it continues to allocate the bulk of its resources to treating long-term illnesses that are steadily rising across the country. Recent figures indicate that the NHIF spends more than TSh
May 23, 2025
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Tanzania Bans Use of Foreign Currencies Nationwide

The government of Tanzania has officially banned the use of foreign currencies — including the U.S. dollar — for domestic transactions. The new measure, which came into effect in March 2025, mandates that all payments for goods and services within the country
May 21, 2025
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Speaker Backs Maternal Health Policy Continuity

Speaker of the National Assembly, Dr. Tulia Ackson, has endorsed the government’s commitment to sustaining free maternal health services, following a debate in Parliament that highlighted gaps in the implementation of the 2007 National Health Policy of Tanzania. The discussion, held on
May 21, 2025
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Police Warn Public On Hacked Account

The Tanzania Police Force has issued a stern warning to the public after false and misleading information was circulated using its official account on X (formerly Twitter). According to authorities, the posts—which included fabricated statements and offensive content—were not issued by the
May 20, 2025
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