ARUSHA, Tanzania – Tanzanian long-distance running star and international athletics icon Alphonce Simbu has used the Karibu-KiliFair tourism exhibition in Arusha to promote Mount Kilimanjaro and Tanzania’s tourism attractions by participating in the exciting Summit Run Challenge.

The event, held at the Prisons Grounds in Arusha, attracted hundreds of participants and visitors who gathered to witness Simbu take part in the challenge alongside Karibu-KiliFair Director Tom Kunkler and other tourism stakeholders.

Organized by Karibu-KiliFair in partnership with leading tour operator Zara Tanzania Adventures, the challenge forms part of efforts to promote sports tourism and create greater awareness of Tanzania’s world-famous attractions, particularly Mount Kilimanjaro.

Speaking during the event, Zara Tanzania Adventures Marketing Officer Nancy Ngotea praised the Summit Run Challenge, describing it as an innovative initiative that successfully combines sports and tourism promotion.

She said the challenge has attracted significant interest from both local and international visitors while providing an effective platform to showcase Mount Kilimanjaro and Tanzania’s tourism potential to the world.

Ngotea also commended the government's efforts under President Samia Suluhu Hassan in strengthening tourism promotion both domestically and internationally, noting that the sector continues to record positive growth.

The challenge has generated considerable excitement throughout the Karibu-KiliFair exhibition, with many visitors competing to conquer a replica Mount Kilimanjaro installation. Winners are expected to be announced on June 7, the final day of the exhibition.

Participants are competing for attractive cash prizes, including TSh 1 million for the winner, TSh 500,000 for second place and TSh 250,000 for third place.

The event also provided Simbu with an opportunity to officially introduce his new campaign, “Run with Simbu,” which forms part of his preparations for the prestigious TCS Sydney Marathon scheduled for August 30, 2026, in Australia.

Addressing participants and visitors, Simbu emphasized the importance of using sports as a tool to market Tanzania internationally.

“Sports deliver messages to the world faster than almost anything else. When sports and tourism work together, they become a powerful force in promoting our country's attractions globally,” he said.

Simbu also took the opportunity to remind international audiences that Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain, is located in Tanzania, urging people around the world to visit the country and experience its unique tourism attractions.

The athlete noted that his international achievements have helped raise awareness about Tanzania, with many people abroad becoming interested in learning more about the country after following his sporting career.

Speaking about his preparations for the Sydney Marathon, Simbu said elite marathon training requires substantial support and teamwork. He currently trains in Arusha with a group of between 10 and 15 athletes who assist him as pacemakers during training sessions along the Namanga Road corridor to Oldonyosambu.

“You cannot achieve great success alone. Marathon running requires teamwork and support from many people,” he said.

Through the upcoming “Run with Simbu” campaign, the athlete is calling on Tanzanians, companies and development partners to support athletics development and help nurture the next generation of talented runners.

The Summit Run Challenge has emerged as one of the major highlights of this year’s Karibu-KiliFair, demonstrating how sports and tourism can work together to enhance Tanzania’s visibility and attract more visitors from around the world.

 

The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights has ordered the government of Tanzania to urgently remove all legal provisions imposing the mandatory death penalty and abolish execution by hanging, ruling that these practices violate the right to life and human dignity.

This landmark judgment was delivered and read on June 5, 2026, in Arusha by a panel of eight judges led by the President of the Court, Justice Blaise Tchikaya, in the consolidated matter of Chacha Jeremiah and Two Others v. United Republic of Tanzania.

The case originated from applications filed by three Tanzanian nationals—Chacha Jeremiah, Methew Jeremiah Daud, and Paschal Ligoye Mashiku. At the time of filing, they were incarcerated at Butimba Central Prison in Mwanza, having been convicted of murder and sentenced to death by hanging.

In its assessment, the Court noted that the mandatory imposition of the death penalty deprives trial judges of their judicial discretion. This prevents them from considering the specific circumstances of the accused and the offence during sentencing, which constitutes a violation of due process.

Furthermore, the panel of judges rejected Tanzania’s preliminary objection regarding the Court's jurisdiction. The Court emphasized that Tanzania’s November 2019 withdrawal of its Declaration allowing individuals to directly file cases (Article 34(6)) did not affect this matter. This is because the withdrawal took effect in November 2020, whereas this application had already been filed earlier in August 2019.

Beyond the order to amend domestic laws, the Court directed the government to vacate the death sentences of the applicants and remove them from death row. It ordered that their cases be reheard strictly for re-sentencing through a procedure that permits judicial discretion. Additionally, the Court ordered the state to pay each applicant Tanzanian Shillings One Hundred Thousand (TZS 100,000) as compensation for the moral prejudice and psychological suffering endured.

The government must now publish this judgment on the official websites of the Judiciary of Tanzania and the Ministry for Constitutional and Legal Affairs within three months. The publication must remain accessible to the public for a minimum period of one year.

Breakdown of Separate Judgments and Opinions

The final decision included several individual opinions from the panel:

Justice Rafaâ Ben Achour (Dissenting Opinion): Disagreed with the majority's finding on the right to be tried within a reasonable time, arguing that the pre-trial delay was unreasonable.

Justice Modibo Sacko (Partial Dissenting Opinion): Contested the specific financial amount granted to the applicants for moral damages.

Justice Dennis D. Adjei (Separate Opinion): Provided detailed analysis on the calculation of reasonable trial time, the legal consequences when a death sentence is commuted to life imprisonment, and how reparations for moral damages should be determined.

Justice Blaise Tchikaya and Justice Dumisa B. Ntsebeza (Declarations): Issued formal individual statements focusing specifically on the legal and human rights issues surrounding the death penalty.

The East African Legislative Assembly has officially received and adopted the proposed East African Community budget of USD 110,863,576 for the 2026/2027 financial year. Tabled by Rebecca Kadaga, the Chairperson of the Council of EAC Ministers, the budget estimates were immediately forwarded to the General-Purpose Committee for detailed scrutiny. This fiscal plan was previously approved during the 60th Extra-Ordinary Meeting of the Council of Ministers held from May 18 to May 22, 2026.

The 2026/2027 budget allocates funding across nine distinct regional organs and institutions to sustain operations and development programmes. The EAC Secretariat receives the largest share at USD 59.7 million, followed by the East African Legislative Assembly at USD 19.2 million and the Inter-University Council for East Africa at USD 9.3 million. The Lake Victoria Basin Commission gets USD 7.0 million, the East African Court of Justice receives USD 5.0 million, and the East African Science and Technology Commission is allocated USD 2.7 million. The remaining funds are divided among the East African Health Research Commission at USD 2.3 million, the Lake Victoria Fisheries Organization at USD 2.2 million, and the East Africa Kiswahili Commission at USD 1.6 million.

Financing for this annual budget relies on a mixed structure designed to reflect both regional ownership and international backing. Partner States will directly contribute the majority share of the funds, amounting to USD 62.77 million. Development partners will complement this regional funding by providing USD 46.10 million. Additional resources required to balance the budget will be drawn from institutional reserves and other internal income streams.

Alongside the main budget, a Supplementary Budget of USD 4,794,593 was approved for the 2025/2026 financial year to address urgent financing gaps. This extra allocation builds upon the previously approved 2025/2026 base budget of approximately USD 109.05 million. The EAC Secretariat takes the largest portion of these supplementary funds at USD 2.31 million, while the remainder goes to the Lake Victoria Fisheries Organization, the East African Science and Technology Commission, and the Lake Victoria Basin Commission.

The supplementary funds are strictly targeted toward high-impact interventions and emergency regional priorities. Key areas of focus include strengthening pandemic preparedness, advancing sexual and reproductive health programmes, and upgrading institutional ICT infrastructure. The money will also support governance and peace-building capacities, climate resilience projects in the Lake Victoria Basin, fisheries management, food security, and innovation initiatives for women and youth.

Legally, these financial allocations are anchored within the framework of the EAC Appropriation Act, 2026, and the Supplementary Appropriation Act, 2026. Both instruments have been presented to the General-Purpose Committee to ensure all spending complies with proper governance procedures. The House has adjourned its sessions to allow the committee sufficient time to scrutinize the figures and report back before the June 30 deadline.

The assembly also reshuffled its standing committees following recent vacancies created by legislative changes in Uganda and South Sudan. James Kakooza and Dennis Namara left to join the Parliament of Uganda, while Luke Thompson departed after being appointed Minister of Health in South Sudan. Consequently, Paul Musamali joined the Committee on General Purpose, Gai Deng shifted to the Committee on General Purpose, and Sadia James moved to the Committee on Accounts.

Furthermore, the session included the administration of oaths for a new ex-officio member and three new legislators from Tanzania. 

EAC Secretary General Patrick Bundi was sworn in as an ex-officio member of the assembly. 

Additionally, Fatuma Abdallah Kange, 

Cosato David Chumi, and

Kambarage Masato Wasira took their oaths of allegiance to replace Ng’waru Maghembe Jumaine, James Millya, and Angela Kizigha, who were elected to the Tanzania National Parliament.

 

The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights on Monday, 1 June 2026, officially opened its 81st Ordinary Session at its Seat in Arusha, United Republic of Tanzania. The Session is scheduled to run until 26 June 2026.

During this four-week period, the Court will deliberate on several pending judicial matters to fulfill its core mandate of protecting human and peoples’ rights across the African continent.

Opening the Session, the President of the Court, Justice Blaise Tchikaya, welcomed the Judges and underscored the critical importance of their upcoming work. He noted that the Court remains actively engaged in various initiatives within and beyond the continent to strengthen human rights protections.

The President expressed strong hope that the deliberations would directly address the urgent legal needs of Africa.

“I trust that the work we undertake during this Session will respond to the pressing demands of justice on our continent and contribute meaningfully to the realization of the rights and freedoms guaranteed under the African Charter and other relevant human rights instruments,” President Tchikaya stated.

Key highlights of the 81st Session include:

• Judicial Decisions: The Court is expected to deliver four judgments on 5 June 2026, which were adopted during its previous 80th Ordinary Session.
• Milestone Commemoration: The Session coincides with the ongoing, year-long #AfricanCourtAt20 activities, marking two decades of advancing regional justice.

The Court will share regular updates and session highlights through its official communication channels.

 In a strategic move to strengthen long-term digital cooperation, Estonia recently hosted European and East African partners to advance initiatives around Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI).

As a critical emerging market driver, DPI has become the cornerstone of East Africa’s regional integration and economic growth strategies. 

Held from 25 to 27 May, the high-level discussions in Tallinn offered a practical blueprint for how robust digital foundations—such as secure data exchange, digital identity, and integrated payment systems—can accelerate cross-border trade, optimize public service delivery, and foster a unified regional digital market.

Strengthening Regional and Intercontinental Connections

The Europe–East Africa DPI Forum united tech enterprises, government bodies, investors, and development partners. The gathering aimed to forge strategic connections between the East African Community (EAC) and the European private sector, laying the groundwork for long-term investments.

The forum is a core component of the broader EU–EAC DEEP (Digital Economy, E-Commerce, E-Payments, and Public E-Services) and Deliver projects, both of which focus on developing targeted use cases to enhance cross-border digital services across the East African region.

Learning from Estonia's Digital Legacy

Hosted by the Estonian Centre for International Development (ESTDEV) and the Estonian Association of Information Technology and Telecommunications (ITL), the three-day program provided deep insights into Estonia’s journey as a global e-government pioneer. The sessions highlighted Estonia's successful secure data exchange architecture (X-Road), digital ID systems, and cybersecurity governance frameworks as scalable models to reinforce the EAC’s digital ecosystem.

The visiting delegation also attended the Africa Business Forum on 26 May, participating in high-level networking sessions focused on emerging digital trade channels. These conversations culminated in a DPI-focused side event, which deep-dived into actionable partnership modalities and digital platforms designed to drive regional integration and public service efficiency.

A Milestone Private Sector Agreement

A major highlight of the forum was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between ITL and the East African Business Council (EABC), establishing a formal framework for private-sector collaboration.

Reflecting on the impact of the new alliance, Doris Põld, CEO of ITL, stated:

"Estonian companies have built globally recognized expertise in digital governance, interoperability, cybersecurity, and trusted digital services. Through this partnership with the East African Business Council, we want to create practical opportunities for cooperation, where companies from both regions can share knowledge, develop new partnerships, and build scalable digital solutions together. We see strong potential for long-term collaboration supporting East Africa’s rapidly growing digital transformation ambitions."

Ahmed Farah, Executive Director of the EABC, emphasized the partnership's capacity to spur local innovation:

"Through this partnership with ITL Estonia, EABC aims to facilitate knowledge exchange, technology transfer, investment linkages, and private sector collaboration that will accelerate digital transformation, innovation, and regional integration across East Africa. We are confident that this cooperation will create new opportunities for businesses, especially SMEs and young innovators, to participate competitively in the global digital economy."

 Jumla ya wafugaji wa ng'ombe wa maziwa na wadau wa mnyororo wa thamani 92,831 (asilimia 30 wakiwa wanawake) kutoka Tanzania Bara na Zanzibar wamefaidika na Mradi wa Ushirikiano Jumuishi wa Wasindikaji na Wazalishaji wa Maziwa Tanzania (TI3P). Mafanikio hayo yamefikiwa tangu kuzinduliwa kwa mradi huo mnamo Machi 2022.

Mradi huu unafadhiliwa kwa pamoja na Benki ya Maendeleo ya Kilimo Tanzania (TADB) na Taasisi ya Bill & Melinda Gates. Unatekelezwa kwa ushirikiano na mashirika ya Heifer International, Land O’Lakes Venture37, na Tanager. Lengo kuu ni kuimarisha mnyororo wa thamani wa maziwa, kuongeza tija, na kuboresha kipato cha wafugaji wadogo.

Uwekezaji na Miundombinu

Tangu kuanza kwake, mradi umefanikisha utoaji wa mikopo na ufadhili wa zaidi ya shilingi bilioni 42 kwa wasindikaji, wakulima, wasambazaji wa pembejeo, na wadau wengine. Fedha hizo zimesaidia:

• Kuanzishwa kwa viwanda vipya vya kusindika maziwa.
• Upanuzi na uboreshaji wa viwanda 17 vilivyopo kwa uwekezaji wa bilioni 22.8.
• Ununuzi wa mitamba bora ya maziwa 3,330 yenye thamani ya zaidi ya bilioni 11.09, hatua iliyoongeza uzalishaji wa maziwa nchini.

Huduma za Ugani na Uwezeshaji Viwanda

Mradi umeongeza upatikanaji wa huduma za ugani, pembejeo bora, masoko, na fursa za kifedha. Jumla ya viwanda 19 vya maziwa vimeshiriki katika programu za kukuza biashara (Enterprise Acceleration Interventions) ili kuongeza ufanisi wa utendaji, faida, na matumizi ya uwezo wa viwanda hivyo kusindika maziwa.

Kukuza Usawa wa Jinsia

Katika kuleta ukuaji jumuishi, TADB ilitoa ruzuku za ulinganifu (matching grants) za shilingi bilioni 1.4 kwa wafugaji wadogo 1,216, wakiwemo wanawake 397. Hatua hii imepunguza vikwazo vya kupata mikopo ya mitamba na kupanua uwekezaji.

Aidha, viwanda vitano vya maziwa vinavyomilikiwa na wanawake vilipokea vifaa vya kupatisha maziwa (pasteurization equipment) vyenye thamani ya shilingi milioni 75. Wanawake wengine watano wasindikaji walipokea ruzuku za TI3P, huku wasindikaji 12 wakipata ruzuku maalum za kukuza usawa wa jinsia katika biashara zao.

Ukusanyaji na Ubora wa Maziwa

Ili kuboresha mifumo ya ukusanyaji na ubora wa maziwa, mradi umeanzisha na kuimarisha Vikundi vya Wakulima (FPOs) 45 na Vikundi vya Wadau wa Maziwa. Vikundi hivi sasa vinakusanya zaidi ya lita 25,664 za maziwa kila siku, hatua inayoshirikisha masoko vizuri na kuongeza nguvu ya wakulima kupanga bei.

Akizungumza wakati wa Maonesho ya Wiki ya Maziwa mkoani Iringa, Kuratibu wa Mradi wa TI3P, Joseph Mabula, alisema mradi umefanikisha ujenzi wa vituo 23 vya kukusanyia maziwa nchini kwa gharama ya uwekezaji ya shilingi bilioni 1.157. Utekelezaji huo ulifanyika kwa ushirikiano na wasindikaji, vyama vya ushirika, na washirika wa mradi.

Mabula alibainisha kuwa mradi huo pia unashughulikia changamoto za kisera na kisheria zinazokwamisha ukuaji wa sekta hiyo. Unasisitiza pia masuala ya mtambuka kama usawa wa kijinsia na lishe ili kuhakikisha maendeleo endelevu. Alitoa wito kwa wadau wote kuendelea kushirikiana ili kutatua changamoto za tasnia ya maziwa na kutumia kikamilifu fursa zilizopo.

 

Naibu Katibu Mkuu wa Wizara ya Mifugo na Uvuvi, Dr. Fabian Madele, ametoa wito kwa wadau wa sekta ya maziwa nchini Tanzania kuimarisha ushirikiano ili kuongeza tija katika uzalishaji, usindikaji, na masoko ya maziwa. 

Hatua hiyo inalenga kuongeza kipato cha wafugaji na kuchangia katika ukuaji wa uchumi wa taifa.

Dr. Madele aliyasema hayo alipotembelea banda la maonesho la shirika la Heifer International Tanzania wakati wa maadhimisho ya Wiki ya Maziwa ya Kitaifa yanayofanyika mkoani Iringa.

Katika ziara hiyo, alijionea jinsi Heifer Tanzania inavyoshirikiana na serikali pamoja na wadau wengine katika kukabiliana na njaa na umaskini kupitia mbinu bora za ufugaji wa ng'ombe wa maziwa na maendeleo endelevu ya sekta ya mifugo.

Heifer Tanzania ilionyesha mafanikio ya miradi yake mbalimbali inayowasaidia wafugaji wadogo wa maziwa kuongeza uzalishaji, kupata masoko ya uhakika, na kuboresha maisha ya familia zao. Aidha, shirika hilo limekuwa mstari wa mbele kuwawezesha wanawake na vijana kushiriki kikamilifu katika mnyororo wa thamani wa maziwa kupitia mafunzo, uwezeshaji wa kifedha, na uimarishaji wa vikundi vya ushirika.

Dr. Madele alilipongeza shirika la Heifer Tanzania kwa mchango wake mkubwa katika maendeleo ya sekta ya maziwa. Alisisitiza kuwa ushirikiano thabiti kati ya Serikali, sekta binafsi, na washirika wa maendeleo ni nguzo muhimu katika kufikia kaulimbiu ya maadhimisho ya mwaka huu: “Boresha Biashara ya Maziwa, Linda Afya ya Mlaji, Ongeza Kipato na Changia Ukuaji wa Ochumi.”

Maadhimisho ya Wiki ya Maziwa ya Kitaifa yanafanyika mkoani Iringa kuanzia tarehe 28 Mei hadi 1 Juni, yakikutanisha wadau wakuu kutoka sekta nzima ya maziwa kujadili fursa, changamoto, na mikakati ya kukuza uzalishaji, unywaji wa maziwa, na maendeleo ya masoko nchini Tanzania.

Happy Lazaro,Arusha 

Kwa mara ya kwanza tangu kuanzisha mwaka 2016, Makumbusho ya Kumbukumbu ya Chifu Ndaskoi imeadhimisha Siku ya Makumbusho Duniani ikiongozwa na Kaulimbiu isemayo; "Miti na utamaduni; kuunganisha zamani na kesho" 

Wakati wa sherehe hiyo Wadau mbalimbali pamoja na jamii wamehimizwa kuchukua hatua za makusudi kuenzi, kuhifadhi na kuridhisha utamaduni wetu wa Kiafrika ili kuthibiti mmomonyoko wa maadili unaoikabili ya jamii.

Aidha, wazazi wameombwa kuwajibika ipasavyo katika malezi ya watoto na vijana na vijana kuacha kukumbatia utandawazi bila kuangalia madhara yake.

Hayo yamesemwa na Mkurugenzi wa Makumbusho ya Kumbukumbu ya Chifu Ndaskoi iliyopo kata ya Moshono Jijini Arusha, Ol-aiguenani Meshack Ndaskoi kwenye hafla ya kuadhimisho ya siku ya makumbusho duniani, iliyofanyika kwa kupanda miti ya asili zaidi ya mia moja katika eneo la Bustani ya kuhifadhi miti ya asili na mazingira ambayo ni sehemu ya Makumbusho hiyo.

Aidha miti hiyo ya asili ilioteshwa kama njia ya kudumisha utamaduni kwa sababu zinatumika katika masuala ya kiroho, madawa. rasilimali na chakula, utamaduni. Kuhifadhi na kutunza miti ya asili kuzuia katika hataria ya kupotea kutokana na shughuli za kibinadamu na mabadiliko ya tabia nchi.

Ameendelea kusema kuwa, jitihada za makusudi zinahitajika za kuweka mikakati madhubuti ya kuhifadhi mila na desturi zetu za Kiafrika kwa kuandaa mzingira yatakayohakikisha kwamba tunaridhisha mila na desturi zetu nzuri kwa vizazi vijavyo. kuondokana changamoto za kuongezeka kwa mmomonyoko wa maadili unaochangia ukosefu wa nidhamu pamoja na vijana wengi kupotea kimaisha .

 

‎Ndaskoi amesema kuwa, kutokana na utandawazi hivi sasa jamii nyingi zimeanza kuacha misingi ya malezi ya kiafrika jambo linalosababisha jamii hususan vijana kukosa uadilifu, heshima, ujasiri, umoja na mshikamano ndani ya jamii.

 

Ndaskoi amesema kuwa, makumbusho hiyo inajikita zaidi katika kuonyesha historia ya Arusha tangu mwishoni mwa karne ya 16 na Utamaduni wa jamii ya Wamaasai ambapo inatoa fursa kwa wadau pamoja na watu mbalimbali kujifunza na kujionea mambo mbalimbali kuhusu tulikotoka, tuloko ambayo ni muhimu katika kuleta maendeleo endelevu tunakokwenda.

"Makumbusho hii inatoa fursa pia kwa wanafunzi wa Shule za Maingj na Sekondari na vyuo na hata watalii kuweza kutembelea na kujifunza maswala mbalimbali ambayo yamesahaulika na yanatakiwa kuenziwa. 

Alitoa wito kwa wadau mbalimbali kuwezesha Makumbusho haya kuendelea kuwaidia jamii kuenzi mila na desturi zetu ili zisisahaulike katika jamii.

Naye Naibu Meya wa Jiji la ArushaJulius Ole Sekeyan akizungumza kwa niaba ya Mstahiki Meya wa Jiji la Arusha Maxmilian Iranghe amesema kuwa, jambo lililofanywa na Ol-aiguenani Meshack Ndaskoi la kuanzisha Makumbusho haya binafsi ni jambo zuri na linapaswa kuungwa mkono na wdau wote kwa kiwango kikubwa sana .

Amesema kuwa, Serikali ipo tayari kushirikiana kwa karibu sana na Makumbusho ya kumbukumbu ya Chifu Ndaskoi ambayo inalenga kuhifadhi na kukuza historia na desturi na mila za Wamaasai.

"Jitihada hizi zisizopigiwa upatu zilizofanywa na mwenzetu huyu ni kubwa na zinapaswa kuungwa mkono sana kwani zinasaidia sana kutukumbusha na kuenzi mila na desturi za jamii zetu kwa ajili ya manufaa ya kizazi cha sasa na vijavyo katika kudumisha utamaduni ."amesema .

Diwani wa kata ya Moshono, Ciriliel Mbise amewataka wananchi wa jiji la Arusha kujitokeza kwa wingi kutembelea makumbusho hiyo ili kuweza kujifunza historia ya Arusha na utamdaduni wa jamii ya Wamaasai na kuweza kuziendeleza .

Aidha Mbise ameitaka jamii kuenzi na kuthamini tamaduni zao ili kuondokana na changamoto mbalimbali ikiwemo kuvamiwa na utandawazi ambao umechangia kuporomoka kwa maadili katika jamii ..

Ofisi ya Msajili wa Hazina (OMH) imesisitiza kuwa mustakabali wa mafanikio ya taasisi na mashirika ya umma nchini unategemea kwa kiwango kikubwa uimara wa mifumo ya utawala bora, uwajibikaji na uongozi wenye maono yanayolenga matokeo.

Kauli hiyo imetolewa na Mkurugenzi wa Utawala na Rasilimali Watu wa Ofisi ya Msajili wa Hazina, Chacha Marigiri, alipowasilisha mada kuhusu ‘Utawala bora katika mashirika ya Umma na Majukumu ya Ofisi ya Msajili wa Hazina’  katika Mkutano wa Jukwaa la Wenyeviti wa Bodi na Wakuu wa Taasisi za Umma Zanzibar uliofanyika katika hoteli ya Golden Tulip Airport.

Katika wasilisho lake Jumapili, Mei 24, 2026, Marigiri alisema kuwa kasi ya kufikia maendeleo endelevu haiwezi kupatikana kwa uwekezaji pekee, bali kupitia mifumo imara ya usimamizi inayohakikisha rasilimali za umma zinalindwa na kuzalisha kwa maendeleo ya Taifa.

Alisema thamani ya uwekezaji wa Serikali katika taasisi za umma na kampuni ambazo Serikali ina hisa chache kwa sasa imefikia Sh92.3 trilioni, hali inayodhihirisha umuhimu wa kuendelea kuimarisha mifumo ya utawala bora na usimamizi wa uwekezaji wa umma.

Kwa sasa Ofisi ya Msajili wa Hazina inasimamia uwekezaji wa umma wenye jumla ya taasisi 308, zikijumuisha taasisi za kibiashara, zisizo za kibiashara pamoja na uwekezaji wa ndani na nje ya nchi.

Hali hiyo inaifanya OMH kuwa mhimili muhimu katika kulinda na kuongeza thamani ya mali za Serikali.

Bw. Marigiri alisema jukumu la OMH linaenda zaidi ya usimamizi wa kawaida mpaka kuhakikisha taasisi za umma zinaendeshwa kwa nidhamu ya kifedha, zinakuwa na ufanisi wa kiutendaji na zinaendana na vipaumbele vya maendeleo ya Taifa.

Alitaja maeneo muhimu ya mamlaka na majukumu ya OMH kuwa ni pamoja na kusimamia utendaji wa taasisi za umma, kufuatilia faida na marejesho ya Serikali kupitia gawio, kushauri kuhusu uteuzi na tathmini ya bodi, kufanya tathmini ya utendaji pamoja na kushauri Serikali kuhusu maamuzi ya uwekezaji.

Katika hatua nyingine, aliwataka wenyeviti wa bodi na watendaji wakuu kuendelea kuimarisha mifumo ya utawala kwenye taasisi zao kwa kuzingatia matumizi ya teknolojia, usimamizi wa vihatarishi, usimamizi wa maadili pamoja na maamuzi inayozingatia takwimu.

Alisema uzoefu wa mataifa yaliyofanikiwa kiuchumi kama Singapore, Norway, China na Malaysia unaonesha kuwa mafanikio ya uwekezaji wa umma yanategemea zaidi ubora wa usimamizi kuliko ukubwa wa uwekezaji wenyewe.

“Taifa lolote halifanikiwi kwa kumiliki taasisi za umma pekee; mafanikio yanatokana na namna taasisi hizo zinavyosimamiwa kwa weledi, uwajibikaji na malengo muda mrefu,” alisema.

Aidha, alibainisha kuwa OMH imeandaa Mpango wa Maendeleo wa Muda Mrefu (2025/26–2049/50) unaolenga kuifanya ofisi hiyo kuwa kichocheo cha upanuzi wa uchumi kupitia uwekezaji wa Serikali na hasa katika sekta za kimkakati ikiwemo usafirishaji, nishati, fedha, kilimo, viwanda, utalii na madini.

Alisema mafanikio ya uwekezaji wa umma yataendelea kutegemea ushirikiano wa karibu kati ya bodi za taasisi, watendaji wakuu, Serikali na taasisi za usimamizi ili kujenga taasisi imara, zenye ushindani na zinazotoa matokeo yanayopimika kwa maendeleo ya Taifa.

Happy  Lazaro,Arusha .

Mkuu wa Wilaya ya Arusha, Joseph Mkude,amezindua rasmi chapa yake  mpya ya gesi safi ya kupikia, LOTI GAS,huku akisisitiza umuhimu wa matumizi ya nishati safi kwa maendeleo ya afya, mazingira na uchumi wa wananchi.

Aidha Mkuu wa wilaya  huyo ambaye alimwakilisha Mkuu wa Mkoa wa Arusha, Mhe. CPA Amos Makalla amewataka wananchi hao kutumia nishati hiyo kwa wingi ili kutunza mazingira .

Akizungumza wakati wa uzinduzi huo, Mkude ameipongeza kampuni ya LOTI GAS kwa uwekezaji wake ambao amesema unaenda sambamba na dira ya Rais wa Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania, Dkt. Samia Suluhu Hassan, ya kuhamasisha matumizi ya nishati safi ya kupikia kwa lengo la kupunguza matumizi ya kuni na mkaa ili kulinda mazingira pamoja na afya za wananchi.

Mkude amesema mwitikio wa matumizi ya nishati safi nchini umefikia asilimia 28.6, huku juhudi mbalimbali zikiendelea kuhakikisha taifa linafikia malengo yaliyojiwekea katika sekta hiyo muhimu.

"Uwekezaji wa kampuni ya LOTI GAS umefungua fursa za ajira kwa vijana na kuchangia kukuza uchumi wa Mkoa wa Arusha pamoja na taifa kwa ujumla."amesema Mkude .

Aidha ameihimiza menejimenti na watumishi wote wa LOTI GAS kuhakikisha wanazingatia viwango vya usalama, ubora wa bidhaa pamoja na kutoa huduma bora kwa wateja ili kujenga imani kwa wananchi.

"Nawasihi wananchi wa Arusha na Watanzania kwa ujumla kuchangamkia fursa ya matumizi ya nishati safi, akibainisha kuwa Serikali itaendelea kutoa ushirikiano kwa wawekezaji wenye nia njema ili kuweka mazingira bora ya biashara na maendeleo nchini."amesema Mkude .

Akizungumza kwenye uzinduzi huo ,Mkurugenzi wa Loti Energies, Collins Kimaro amesema kuwa , dira ya kampuni hiyo ni  kuona Tanzania ambayo kila nyumba—kuanzia  Arusha hadi maeneo ya vijijini—inaweza kutumia nishati safi ya kupikia kwa usalama, kwa upatikanaji rahisi na kwa gharama  rafiki.

Aidha amefafanua kuwa ,  tofauti ya Loti Gas ni kwamba inakuletea amani kwani  afya inalindwa kwa sababu hamna moshi,mitungi misafi na mipya na amani kutokana na usalama, imepimwa na ina vigezo vyote na ni bei rafiki.

Aidha ameongeza kuwa,gas hiyo inapatikana kwa urahisi, madukani au kwa delivery .ambapo mteja anapelekewa sehemu yoyote .

"Uzinduzi huu umefanyika chini ya kampeni ya “Tupo Jikoni na Loti – Gesi ya 

Kuaminika Kwako”, ambapo uzinduzi huo  umeambatana na shindano la kupika supu lililoonyesha  matokeo mazuri na ladha ya kuvutia, kuthibitisha ubora wa Loti Gas katika matumizi ya kila siku."amesema  Mkurugenzi Kimaro.

Uzinduzi huo ambao umefanyika katika ukumbi wa  Aim Mall Arusha ulihudhuriwa na viongozi mbalimbali wa serikali ambao kwa pamoja  wamepongeza kampuni ya Loti Energies kwa uwekezaji huu inayounga mkono malengo ya serikali ya kuendeleza nishati safi ya kupikia kwa Watanzania wote.

"Uzinduzi ulionyesha pia uwepo wa wakala wengi wa Loti Gas, jambo linalothibitisha 

kuwa tayari Loti Gas imeanza kupatikana sokoni Arusha, ikiwa na mitungi ya kilo 6 na 

kilo 15, na mpango wa kupanua zaidi kadri mahitaji yanavyoongezeka."amesema Kimaro.

 

Na Mwandishi wa OMH

Dar es Salaam. Tanzania imeonesha nia ya kutumia uzoefu wa China katika mageuzi ya mashirika ya umma, ikiwa ni sehemu ya mkakati mpana wa serikali wa kuongeza ufanisi, faida na uwajibikaji katika uwekezaji wa umma.

Nia hiyo ilibainishwa Jumatatu, Mei 18, 2026, wakati Balozi wa China nchini Tanzania, Chen Mingjian, pamoja na ujumbe wake, walipotembelea Ofisi ya Msajili wa Hazina jijini Dar es Salaam na kufanya mazungumzo na menejimenti ikiongozwa na Msajili wa Hazina, Nehemiah Mchechu, kuhusu uwekezaji, maendeleo ya miundombinu na uhamishaji wa teknolojia.

Akizungumza katika kikao hicho, Mchechu alisema Tanzania inalenga kujifunza kutoka China katika kusimamia na kuleta mageuzi ya mashirika ya umma kupitia mfumo wa Tume ya Usimamizi na Uendeshaji wa Mali za Serikali ya China (SASAC), akibainisha kuwa Ofisi ya Msajili wa Hazina ni taasisi ya kimkakati yenye dhamana ya kusimamia uwekezaji wa Serikali.

Alisema kutokana na jukumu hilo, Ofisi ya Msajili wa Hazina inaona umuhimu wa kuwa na ushirikiano wa karibu na taasisi za China, hususan katika maeneo ya uwekezaji, usimamizi wa mashirika ya umma na utekelezaji wa miradi ya maendeleo.

“Tunapofanya mageuzi ya taasisi zetu, tunataka kujifunza kutoka kwa nchi ambazo zimefanikiwa kupitia njia hii. China ni mojawapo ya mifano bora duniani katika kufanya mageuzi kwenye mashirika ya umma,” alisema.

Mchechu alisema baadhi ya mashirika yanayosimamiwa na Ofisi ya Msajili wa Hazina tayari yana ushirikiano mzuri na taasisi mbalimbali za China, hali ambayo imeongeza umuhimu wa kuimarisha zaidi ushirikiano kati ya pande hizo mbili.

Pande hizo mbili pia zilijadili umuhimu wa kubadilishana uzoefu katika usimamizi wa mashirika ya umma, utekelezaji wa mageuzi ya taasisi pamoja na maendeleo ya miundombinu na uhamishaji wa teknolojia.

Mchechu alisema Ofisi ya Msajili wa Hazina kwa sasa inasimamia taasisi na kampuni 308 ambazo serikali ina uwekezaji, zikiwemo 252 ambazo Serikali ina hisa nyingi.

Alieleza kuwa uwekezaji huo umefanywa katika sekta mbalimbali muhimu ikiwemo usafiri wa anga, nishati, mafuta na gesi pamoja na madini.

Aidha, alisema serikali inaendelea na mageuzi ya kupunguza utegemezi wa ruzuku, kuongeza mchango wa gawio serikalini, kuimarisha uwajibikaji wa taasisi na kutoa uhuru zaidi wa kiutendaji kwa mashirika ya umma.

“Hata kama tunataka uchumi uongozwe na sekta binafsi, sekta ya umma isiyo na ufanisi itaendelea kuwa kikwazo kwa sekta binafsi kustawi,” alisisitiza.

Katika mazungumzo hayo, Bw. Mchechu pia aligusia ushirikiano unaoendelea kati ya Tanzania na China katika miradi ya kimkakati ikiwemo usafiri wa majini, madini na uendeshaji wa bandari.

Pia aliishukuru China kwa kuendelea kutoa fursa za mafunzo kwa watumishi wa Ofisi ya Msajili wa Hazina, akieleza kuwa watumishi sita walinufaika na mafunzo mwaka jana huku wengine watatu wakitarajiwa kupata mafunzo mwaka huu.

“Mafunzo haya yamekuja wakati muafaka na yana mchango mkubwa katika kujenga uwezo wa watumishi wetu,” alisema.

Akizungumza katika kikao hicho, Balozi Mingjian alisema China iko tayari kushirikiana na Tanzania katika kubadilishana uzoefu wa mageuzi ya kiuchumi na mabadiliko ya taasisi.

Alisema sera ya Mageuzi na Ufunguaji Uchumi ya China iliyoanza mwaka 1978 ilisaidia kuibadilisha nchi hiyo kiuchumi licha ya changamoto kubwa katika miaka ya awali ya utekelezaji.

“Tuko tayari kabisa kushirikiana na ndugu zetu wa Tanzania katika uzoefu huu wa kitaasisi,” alisema.

Aliongeza kuwa China itaendelea kuunga mkono ajenda ya Tanzania ya viwanda kupitia biashara, miundombinu, teknolojia na mafunzo ya watumishi.

Pia alibainisha kuwa serikali ya China itaendelea kutoa nafasi za mafunzo kwa watumishi wa umma wa Tanzania katika maeneo ya mabadiliko ya kidijitali, utawala na usimamizi wa uchumi.

Balozi mingjian alisema Tanzania na China zimekuwa na uhusiano wa muda mrefu wenye kuaminiana, akitaja ziara ya Rais Samia Suluhu Hassan nchini China mwaka 2022 kuwa sehemu ya juhudi za kuimarisha ushirikiano wa kimkakati kati ya mataifa hayo mawili.

Kikao hicho pia kilijadili namna ya kuimarisha ushirikiano katika uongezaji thamani wa madini, ambapo Tanzania inalenga kuanzisha viwanda vya ndani vya kusafisha na kuchakata madini ya kimkakati.

Vilevile, pande hizo mbili zilijadili mustakabali wa Mamlaka ya Reli ya Tanzania na Zambia (TAZARA), ambayo mwaka huu inatimiza miaka 50 ya uendeshaji wa kibiashara.

 

The Tanzanian government has continued to invest heavily in tourism infrastructure development as part of broader efforts to strengthen the sector’s competitiveness and increase its contribution to the national economy.

Speaking in Parliament in Dodoma on May 15, 2026, the Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism, Ashatu Kijaji said the government has made major progress in improving access and services within key tourist destinations across the country.

While presenting the ministry’s revenue and expenditure estimates for the 2026/27 financial year, Dr Kijaji revealed that the government completed the construction of three airstrips in Nyerere National Park and Ruaha National Park. She added that construction of the Mikumi Airstrip is expected to be completed by October 2026.

The minister further explained that eight additional airstrips located in Mikumi, Ruaha, Nyerere and Serengeti National Park have been rehabilitated to improve transportation services for tourists visiting the parks.

According to Dr Kijaji, the government has also constructed and rehabilitated 3,757.92 kilometers of roads and 523.14 kilometers of walking trails in protected areas, making it easier for visitors to access tourist attractions.

Tourism infrastructure has also been strengthened through the construction of six visitor rest areas and nine entry gates in Nyerere, Mikumi and Ruaha national parks.

In addition, tourism centers have been established in the forests of Mount Meru Forest Reserve, Vikindu, Mwambesi, Pindiro, Mount Rungwe and Lake Duluti. One tourist camp has also been constructed in the Kilombero Nature Forest Reserve.

Dr Kijaji said the investments are already delivering positive results, including improved accessibility to tourist attractions, enhanced visitor experiences, and increased employment and business opportunities for communities living near conservation areas.

She noted that the improvements have also contributed to higher government revenue and continued growth of the tourism industry.

Highlighting the impact of the improvements in Tanzania’s Southern Circuit, the minister said the number of tourists increased from 197,402 to 205,520 between July 2025 and April 2026. During the same period, revenue rose from 24.6bn/- to 27.7bn/-.

The minister said the achievements demonstrate the government’s commitment to continue improving tourism infrastructure in order to strengthen Tanzania’s position in the global tourism market, stimulate economic growth and improve the livelihoods of citizens.

"The 14th East African Community (EAC) Armed Forces Command Post Exercise has officially opened in Nairobi, Kenya, to strengthen regional security collaboration. 

Running from May 6 to May 28, 2026, the multinational event trains military, police, and civilian personnel to handle modern security threats together."

 Strengthening Regional Defense

The multinational exercise, dubbed Ushirikiano Imara, has officially commenced at the Ulinzi Sports Complex. The training brings together personnel from EAC Partner States to improve interoperability and collective security. Participants focus on joint capabilities in Peace Support Operations, Counter-Terrorism, Counter-Piracy, and Disaster Management.

Addressing Complex Threats

EAC Deputy Secretary General Andrea Aguer Ariik Malueth emphasized that the region faces complex, interconnected threats like transnational organized crime. He noted that these challenges require stronger coordination, practical cooperation, and timely information sharing among defense institutions.

 A Shared Vision for Peace

Kenya’s Vice Chief of the Defence Forces, Lieutenant General John Omenda, highlighted that no nation can stand alone against criminal groups like Al-Shabaab and Boko Haram. Under the theme “Enhancing Regional Readiness for Peace, Security and Resilience,” Exercise Director Major General John Nkoimo stated that the command post drills will significantly improve multinational operational effectiveness.