The Tanzanian government has directed petrol stations to restrict fuel sales to tuk-tuks and motorbikes to a maximum of two litres, a measure aimed at curbing planned demonstrations set for December 9, 2025. Police Commander Nestory John of Chunya District explained that boda boda riders and tuk-tuk drivers are often…
Renowned Kenyan journalist Larry Madowo has revealed that he is not covering the ongoing general elections in Tanzania due to the country’s tight restrictions on independent journalism. In a video shared on social media on Thursday, Madowo said Tanzania’s laws make it nearly impossible for foreign correspondents to report freely…
Tanzanian music superstar Diamond Platnumz has deleted all Instagram posts endorsing President Samia Suluhu Hassan following intense public criticism and backlash from fans. The move came just a day after the Bongo Flava icon posted a lengthy tribute praising the Head of State as voting began in Tanzania’s October 29…
Tanzania’s Chief of Defence Forces, General Jacob John Mkunda, has issued a strong warning to citizens following widespread unrest across the country after Wednesday’s October 29 general election. Speaking on Thursday, General Mkunda condemned acts of violence and vandalism witnessed during and after election day, calling them criminal and unacceptable.…