Views sought on EAC

Like other inter-state blocs, the East African Community (EAC) is not spared of the challenges of attaining unity in diversity.  The original EAC constituting Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania collapsed in 1977 after a ten-year span that was for most part characterised by frictions. It was revived in July 2000, and subsequently expanded by taking Rwanda and Burundi on board.

Revenue systems will be harmonised to create a level playing field with multinational companies often accused of plundering resources in developing countries.

The management of Kilimanjaro National Park (Kinapa) and regional authorities here have been directed to find a lasting solution to problems facing porters and guides handling visitors to Mt Kilimanjaro.

The government is looking for $300 million (Sh480 billion) in form of grants for rural energy programmes to increase supply from the current 7 per cent to 30 per cent by 2025.

The government yesterday tabled a resolution in Parliament to give full autonomy to Tengeru Community Development Training Institute.

Leaders from 40 states are gathering in London to discuss the illegal wildlife trade.

Law sought for geographic identification
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TANZANIA could benefit as a country if there was legislation and frameworks for the utilisation of Geographic Indication (GI). Speaking exclusively to the 'Daily News on Saturday,' a PhD student at the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM), Ms Innocensia John, ...

Restless Development is the leading youth-led development agency, operating in Tanzania since 1993. Our mission is to demonstrate that young people can and are placed at forefront of change and development.  Our vision is to see young people taking up leadership roles which contribute to urgent development needs in support of the Government of Tanzania efforts as set out in the National Strategy for Growth and Reduction of Poverty (NSGRP/MKUKUTA II.We provide training, mentoring, peer...

>The government of Tanzania has said it is still gathering information on Ummul Khayr Sadri,  the 19-year-old Zanzibari girl who was arrested in Kenya while reportedly was en route to join Somali-based Al-Shaabab militants.