NAKURU Kenya is facing a silent national emergency—an escalating mental health crisis driven not by biology alone, but by the cumulative failures of political leadership and economic mismanagement. With nearly 1.9 million Kenyans battling depression, the country ranks fourth in Africa for reported cases, according to a 2021 study, and fifth according to the 2017 WHO report. Depression, anxiety,…

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ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast – July 16, 2025 – A seven-year initiative in Burkina Faso, the Cashew Development Support Project in the Comoé Basin for REDD+ (PADA/REDD+), has concluded with remarkable success, demonstrating the potent synergy between economic development, environmental conservation, and social inclusion. Launched in 2017 and completed in 2024, the project achieved a 95 percent implementation rate, revitalizing…

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Cotonou, Benin – July 17, 2025 – The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) has today announced the winners of the 2025 Fortify Forward Innovation Challenge (FFIC), a landmark pan-African competition designed to unearth and champion scalable solutions addressing malnutrition through food fortification and biofortification. The announcement follows high-profile finale events held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, and Cotonou,…

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Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – In a move signaling a renewed focus on media professionalism ahead of the crucial general election slated for October 28, 2025, the Tanzanian government has initiated a specialized training program for bloggers. This development has been warmly received by the Tanzania Bloggers Network (TBN), an organization representing over 200 bloggers within the country and…

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100Africa.com Feature Tanga City  Becoming a Global Blueprint for Youth-Led Urban Innovation Tanga Yetu: How a Forgotten City Reinvented Itself by Believing in its Youth The Unseen Transformation By Anthony Muchoki  In the coastal city of Tanga, Tanzania, a quiet transformation is unfolding. It is a story led not by the grand gestures of mega-projects or foreign investors, but…

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Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – With a career spanning an impressive 38 years, Beda Msimbe stands as a towering figure in Tanzania’s media landscape. A veteran journalist, award-winning author, and the visionary behind BSKY Media, Msimbe has consistently demonstrated a remarkable ability to adapt, innovate, and captivate audiences across diverse platforms. Msimbe’s journey through Tanzanian media is a testament…

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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…

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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….

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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…

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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,…

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