Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – Tanzania now boasts a sufficient and reliable power supply, a significant achievement lauded by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Energy, Hon. Dr. Doto Biteko. He credited this success directly to the substantial investments made by President Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan in the energy sector. Dr. Biteko also commended TANESCO for their diligent efforts…
With millions at stake and climate pressures mounting, a bold new program seeks to reinvent dairy farming across Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Uganda. By Correspondent | July 2025 In a bold step toward climate resilience and food security, the Green Climate Fund (GCF) has approved a landmark $358.26 million program aimed at transforming the dairy industry in East Africa….
Dar es Salaam, 10 July 2025 — In a significant development for Tanzania’s capital markets, iTrust Finance Limited has officially announced the launch of its USD-denominated Money Market Fund — the iDollar Fund. The initiative, which has received approval from the Capital Markets and Securities Authority (CMSA), marks a notable expansion of investment options for Tanzanian and regional investors…
Introduction Uganda is gearing up for its general elections scheduled for January 12, 2026, a critical event that will determine the country’s next president and parliamentary representatives. With President Yoweri Museveni, who has ruled since 1986, confirmed as the National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidate, and opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, set to challenge him again,…
Nairobi On July 7, 2025, Kenya’s streets pulsed with the echoes of a 35-year-old cry for freedom. Known as Saba Saba—Swahili for “Seven Seven”—this day commemorates the 1990 protests that shook the foundations of Daniel arap Moi’s one-party rule, demanding multiparty democracy. In 2025, the 35th anniversary, Kenyans once again took to the streets, not just to honor history…
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – Mohamed Salum, Director General of the Tanzania Shipping Agencies Corporation (TASAC), emphasized today that the maritime sector is a significant contributor to the economy, offering numerous opportunities. Speaking at the 49th International Trade Fair (Sabasaba) in Dar es Salaam on July 7, 2025, Salum stated that TASAC’s participation in the exhibition aims to educate…
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – The Rural Energy Agency (REA) is making significant strides towards ensuring that 80% of Tanzanians use clean cooking energy by 2034, a key objective of the National Clean Cooking Energy Strategy. This commitment was reaffirmed by REA Director General, Engineer Hassan Saidy, at the 49th International Trade Fair (Sabasaba) in Dar es Salaam. Engineer…
Dar es Salaam, July 7, 2025 — In a bold push to promote clean cooking energy among Tanzanians, the Tanzania Electric Supply Company (TANESCO) has distributed free electric stoves to lucky visitors at its pavilion during the ongoing 49th Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair (DITF), popularly known as Sabasaba. Speaking to journalists today at the DITF grounds, TANESCO’s…
Saba Saba, meaning “Seven Seven” in Swahili, marks July 7 as a pivotal date in Kenya’s struggle for democracy. Its origins trace back to 1990 when opposition leaders, including Kenneth Matiba, Charles Rubia, and Jaramogi Oginga Odinga, called for a pro-democracy rally at Kamukunji Grounds in Nairobi. The detention of Matiba and Rubia without trial ignited nationwide protests, demanding…
DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA – July 6, 2025 – The recent Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between the Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation (TPDC) and Energetech-Tantel has ignited significant discussion among key stakeholders, promising to accelerate natural gas development and distribution across Tanzania. This pivotal agreement aims to firmly establish Tanzania as a regional energy hub and realize its gas…