Category: East Africa
Kenya fires at Tanzania over ban on foreigners’ businesses
The Government of Kenya has raised concern over new tax and business licensing measures imposed by Tanzania that threaten regional…
Court Postpones Tundu Lissu’s Treason Case Again, Decision Set for August 13
Lissu accused the prosecution of using unnecessary delays to punish him without trial
Kenya Proposes Stricter Alcohol Rules
NACADA has since clarified that these are just proposals for now, they are not law
Lissu alalamikia matumizi mabaya ya Mahakama, achoshwa na ahirisho la mara kwa mara
Katika kesi hiyo iliyopo mbele ya Hakimu Mfawidhi wa Mahakama ya Hakimu Mkazi Kisutu, Franco Kiswaga , Lissu amedai kwamba kuendelea kwa hatua za kuahirisha kusomwa kwa shauri hilo ni dhihirisho la namna vyombo vya sheria vinavyoweza kutumiwa kisiasa, jambo ambalo ni hatari kwa mustakabali wa demokrasia nchini.
CCM nominates President Samia’s daughter and son-in-law to vie for MP seats
Interestingly, Wanu Hafidh’s husband, who is President Samia Suluhu’s son-in-law, Mohamed Mchengerwa, has also been nominated to defend his Rufiji Parliamentary seat.
Tanzania Bans Foreigners from Small and Medium Enterprises in New Directive
Minister Jafo emphasized that these changes are part of a broader policy to increase citizen participation in the economy and address growing concerns that foreigners are dominating sectors meant for locals.
CCM issues direct nomination to Jakaya Kikwete’s wife and son to vie for MP seats
However, several members perceived to be President Samia’s critics have been dropped from the nomination list.
Kenyan MPs Order IG Kanja to Transfer NPS Payroll, HR Functions to Police Commission
The developments followed claims by the commission alleging that the police leadership was blocking its oversight role by denying access to critical payroll records.
Police arrest 11 Chadema members for holding ”Unlawful political assembly”
Rukwa Police officers have arrested at least eleven members of Tanzania’s main opposition party, CHADEMA, for allegedly holding an unlawful…
