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Vodacom Tanzania's profit rises to Sh107 billion on mobile money, data growth

Tanzania, May 9 -- Dar es Salaam. Vodacom Tanzania Plc posted an 18.4 percent increase in net profit for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, buoyed by strong growth in mobile money (M-Pesa) and d... Read More


Tanroads clears Arusha Bypass road reserve to curb accidents ahead of Afcon 2027

Tanzania, May 9 -- Arusha. The Tanzania National Roads Agency (Tanroads) in Arusha has launched an operation to remove businesses, kiosks and utility infrastructure from the Arusha Bypass road reserve... Read More


Six killed after gunman opens fire on matatu in Mandera in suspected terrorist attack

Nairobi, May 9 -- On Saturday morning, a group of twelve relatives hired a matatu in Mandera town to take them to Arabia Township, near the Kenya-Somalia border. They were unaware of what lay ahead. ... Read More


Police announce closure of key roads as Nairobi hosts France-Africa Summit

Nairobi, May 9 -- Police have announced major road closures and heightened security measures in Nairobi ahead of next week's Africa Forward Summit, a high-profile Kenya-France gathering expected to br... Read More


Dr Ofweneke Weds Long-time Girlfriend Diana Ingosi

Kenya, May 9 -- Dr Ofweneke has married his long-time girlfriend Diana Ingosi in a private traditional wedding ceremony. The popular media personality, whose real name is Sande Bush Oyolo, exchanged v... Read More


Write more books, CJ Koome urges judicial officials

Nairobi, May 9 -- Chief Justice Martha Koome has called for more off-bench writings by judges, saying they help demystify the law and expand judicial literacy among citizens. She spoke on Friday at t... Read More


Ruto touts Sh200bn growth in education budget since 2022

Nairobi, May 9 -- President William Ruto announced on Saturday that the education budget allocation had grown by over Sh200 billion in the last four years. He praised reforms in the sector and critici... Read More


Man Accused of Witchcraft Stuns Mbale Court With Swarm of Bees

Kenya, May 9 -- A man accused of witchcraft caused chaos in a Mbale court in Uganda after a swarm of bees suddenly appeared and stung everyone in the room. The accused himself remained calm and unharm... Read More


LG Sinha Joins Padyatra at Anantnag

SRINAGAR, May 9 -- The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, today joined Padyatra at Anantnag as part of "Drug-Free J&K Campaign". Addressing a public gathering, the Lieutenant Governor appealed to the p... Read More


Residents in Dar and Pwani to experience water supply shortage for 10 hours

Tanzania, May 9 -- Dar es Salaam. Residents of various areas in Dar es Salaam and the Coast Region (Pwani) are expected to experience a water supply disruption for about 10 hours on Sunday, May 10, 20... Read More