US Embassy in Tanzania raises doubts in election as Magufuli wins by landslide
The United States Embassy in Tanzania has raised doubts in the ongoing Tanzanian elections. In a statement, the Embassy said there were irregularities witnessed in the election including the arrest of the country’s opposition party leader and restrictions on representatives of political parties’ ability to access polling stations. “While Tanzanian voters were largely allowed to […]
Kenya records highest new COVID-19 infections as 1,185 test positive
1,185 people tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday, making it the highest new infections recorded ever since the outbreak of the disease in the country in March. The new infections now push total COVID-19 infections in the country to 53,797, out of which 4,076 were recorded this week alone. Speaking in Mombasa, Health Cabinet Secretary […]
Transport paralyzed after bridge is swept away by floods in Kwale
Transport was on Friday paralyzed in parts of Kwale County following a heavy downpour which caused a section of Lunga Lunga – Ukunda highway at Marenje to be flooded after a bridge was swept away. Kenya National Highway Authority has cautioned motorists using the road and advised them to use an alternative road. “KeNHA would […]
Fewer people divorced this year compared to last year
Fewer couples divorced this year compared to last year. According to the Mombasa Kadhi office report, this year the country recorded 196 divorce cases as compared to last year’s 233. Consequently, the report shows the number of marriages has reduced this year as compared to last year with only 545 people tying the knot compared […]
NTSA kicks-off mass smart DL enrollment in Mombasa
Mombasa residents who want to register for the Smart driving license can now do so at the Huduma Center. The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has kicked-off a three-day mass smart driving license enrollment in Mombasa. The three-day mass enrollment services at the GPO Huduma Centre in Mombasa will be available until 1st November. […]
Kilifi residents decry delayed compensation over wildlife attacks
More than 400 residents from Sabaki ward in Magarini, Kilifi County, are up in arms over delays in compensation over wildlife attacks. Led by Sidi Mzungu whose husband was killed by a hippo, says it has been difficult for them to get compensation. “My husband was killed by a hippo in our homestead in 2017. […]
Bongo rapper Mwana FA elected to parliament
Popular Tanzanian rapper Hamis Mwinjuma aka Mwana FA has been elected as a member of parliament in the just concluded general elections. Mwana FA was elected to represent Muheza constituency. The Habari Ndio Hiyo hitmaker vied on Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM )ticket. In Other news, Tanzanian singer turned-politician Joseph Haule alias Professor Jay has failed to […]