Police started investigating famous cop Elizabeth Chipfakacha after businesspeople said she took money from them. Paul Nyathi, who speaks for the police, told The Mirror that investigators from Commissioner General Stephen Mutamba's office handle the case. They promise complete honesty about what they find. The public will hear everything once they finish checking the facts.
Business people wrote to the Commissioner General on October 4, 2024. The letter said they feel tired of Chipfakacha asking them for protection money. These demands hurt their shops and stores. They pointed out she lives better than what a normal government worker's salary allows. They claimed she runs illegal gold mining operations at Hillside Hills. Previous...
TV news chief Blessed Mhlanga took his bail fight to the High Court yesterday after a local judge kept him locked up last week. His lawyers filed papers saying the first court messed up big time. Mhlanga runs news at HEART & Soul TV and landed behind bars on February 24 just for showing press events on air.
The trouble started because Mhlanga broadcast talks by Blessed "Bombshell" Geza, who got kicked out of the ruling Zanu PF party. At these events, Geza blasted President Emmerson Mnangagwa, demanding he quit due to money problems and bad leadership. Magistrate Farai Gwitima refused to free Mhlanga, claiming he might mess with people set to testify against him.
Attorney Chris Mhike heads the team fighting for Mhlanga's freedom. He...
Harriette Chiggai, who advises President Ruto on Women's Rights, believes boys face neglect across society. She points out how communities focus more on girls than boys. This creates problems that lead to more violence against women and girls. During her International Women's Day speech last Saturday, Chiggai revealed that Nairobi reported 1,646 sodomy cases throughout 2024.
Chiggai shared a recent school visit where teachers told her girls eagerly take on assignments, but boys hang back. She thinks adults have let boys down by not reminding them of their value. Instead, society pushes negative attitudes toward boys. Chiggai warned that if each of Kenya's 47 counties sees around 1,000 similar abuse cases yearly, the future looks bleak...
President Ruto wants to fix up a school near Kiminini and name it after Wafula Chebukati, who passed away recently. He thinks this honors the former election boss who ran things honestly. During the funeral at Chebukati's place in Sabatia, the President promised to build many classrooms and add computers for students to learn tech skills.
"We agree with your community leaders about changing the name of the nearby school," Ruto said at the service. "I will help create fifteen new classrooms and a computer center because Chebukati used digital systems to keep our elections fair." The President added that technology made voting more open than ever before, which makes Chebukati worth remembering as someone who truly loved Kenya.
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Zanzibar President Dr. Hussein Mwinyi wants East African countries to create a regional Petroleum Fund. He believes this fund will help solve money problems for oil and gas projects as the world moves away from fossil fuels. He talked about this yesterday during the final day of the East African Petroleum Conference in Dar es Salaam. Many traditional money sources have stopped funding these projects because they worry about climate change impacts.
Dr. Mwinyi asked an important question at the meeting. How can partner countries overcome these challenges to develop their resources and carry out energy plans effectively? He pointed out that the EAC Vision 2050 backs the creation of this fund. The money would support important work like...
People traveling across Tanzania have a choice between electric trains and buses. The Standard Gauge Railway offers speed and comfort, yet many folks still prefer buses. Passengers interviewed by Daily News shared different reasons for their preferences. Each option has advantages that matter depending on what travelers need most.
James Mwambungu travels often and picks the SGR every time because he finds it comfortable, safe, and faster than taking a bus. Many passengers love the modern features, smooth ride, and shorter travel times that make long trips easier. Rahel John from Dodoma praised how well the trains run. She feels proud when she thinks about how other countries admire Tanzania for building such impressive transportation...
Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa asked the Tanzania Institute of Education to step up their game making textbooks available for every student across the country. He shared these thoughts yesterday in Dar es Salaam, right after he led people on a charity walk and kicked off celebrations for TIE's big 50th birthday bash. The Prime Minister gave props to TIE for their hard work printing tons of books, aiming to put one book directly into each kid's hands.
Majaliwa praised President Samia Suluhu Hassan for shaking things up in how Tanzania handles education. He pointed out that her leadership has completely changed the system for the better. The Prime Minister encouraged TIE to think bigger by teaming up with book publishers and businesses...
Many Tanzanians feel deep sadness after Professor Philemon Sarungi died Wednesday evening. The famous surgeon, medical teacher, and former government minister touched countless lives through his work. People from all walks of life have shared their memories of him. They remember him as someone who worked hard, showed great skill, and led by example.
Former Minister Professor Anna Tibaijuka spoke about the huge loss for Tanzania. She pointed out that Sarungi helped his country not just as a doctor but also as a champion for women's rights. Mr. Kimiti, who leads the Former Regional Commissioners Unit, talked about Sarungi's amazing abilities. He explained how Sarungi succeeded in several government departments outside his medical...
Zimbabwe's wildlife group doesn't want mining in Hwange National Park. They asked the mining ministry to reject someone's request to look for minerals there. The area houses endangered black rhinos that need protection.
"Black rhinos live here, and we must save them," ZimParks explained Thursday. These animals face serious extinction threats and fall under special international protection rules. The group believes mining would make things worse for rhinos trying to recover their numbers.
ZimParks worries that mining would hurt Zimbabwe's reputation for caring for wildlife. Tourism brings most of their money through park visits and leased areas. They fear fewer visitors would come if mining starts, cutting funds needed for conservation...
