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The government has called for the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into Tanzania’s healthcare transformation agenda, warning that weak data protection systems could expose the country to digital colonialism.

The government has given cement manufacturers eight days to reduce prices and improve supplies following weeks of shortages that have pushed the price of a 50-kilogramme bag to as high as Sh26,000 in some retail outlets.

The East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) has launched a six-month cross-border emergency intervention at 33 priority points of entry (PoEs) along the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) border to prevent the spread of Ebola disease caused by the Bundibugyo virus (BDBV) to neighbouring countries.…

The government has introduced sweeping amendments to the Finance Bill 2026, removing the proposed Sh10-per-kilogram levy on locally produced sugar, reducing excise duty on imported used vehicles, and scrapping several contentious tax measures affecting agriculture, betting, and motorcycles.

The government of Germany has provided a €8 million grant (more than Sh24.2 billion) to support the East African Community (EAC) in strengthening its capacity to prevent and respond to Ebola, and Mpox outbreaks as well as other infectious diseases across member states.

Energy Minister Deogratias Ndejembi has directed the contractor rehabilitating the Hale Hydropower Station in Tanga Region to complete works by July 31 and not seek any further extension. He said timely completion will restore the plant’s 21MW capacity, strengthen the national grid, and ease rising electricity demand …

The Commission has adopted the new approach as part of efforts to drive innovation and strengthen the language through its Third International Kiswahili Conference, which begins on Sunday, July 5, 2026, ahead of the commemoration of World Kiswahili Language Day on July 7. Both events will be held in Bujumbura, Burundi.

The 50th Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair opened on June 28 and will run until July 13, bringing together public and private institutions from Tanzania and abroad to showcase products, services and innovations.

The ruling CCM Deputy Secretary-General (Mainland), Mr Aggrey Mwanri, has assured party members that the new leadership will neither victimise nor target anyone, saying the fear of God will guide its work. Mr Mwanri made the remarks on Saturday, August 1, 2026, during a reception for newly appointed members of the CCM…

Benjamin Mkapa Hospital (BMH) has successfully performed minimally invasive heart surgery on three children from Burundians for the first time, marking another milestone in Tanzania's drive to become a regional hub for specialised healthcare.

The planned revitalisation of the Tanzania–Zambia Railway Authority (Tazara) is expected to significantly boost freight capacity, improve service reliability and operational efficiency, while shifting more cargo from road to rail to ease pressure on highways, reduce maintenance costs, enhance road safety, and cut carb…

The Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute (JKCI) has been commended for introducing a digital system that enables effective tracking and follow-up of patients receiving treatment during medical camps.

Dar es Salaam Regional Commissioner Albert Chalamila has given bar and nightclub owners in Kinondoni District one week to comply with government regulations on noise control, safety, licensing and environmental standards or face closure.

The announcement comes a day after a fundraising event aimed at improving treatment services for heart diseases and organ transplant procedures raised more than Sh2.2 billion.

Finance Minister Khamis Mussa Omar has urged international investors to seize investment opportunities in Tanzania as the country prepares to list its inaugural Tanzanian shilling-denominated offshore bond on the London Stock Exchange (LSE). The minister, who is on a six-day visit to the United Kingdom, is due to offi…

The legal saga involving University of Dodoma (Udom) lecturer Melkisedeki Kaijage has taken a new turn after prosecutors upgraded his charge to terrorism.

Zanzibar President, Dr Hussein Ali Mwinyi, has sworn in two of the three High Court judges he recently appointed, who have pledged to oversee, expedite and deliver justice within the law-interpreting body.

Zanzibar has officially launched electric public transport, with President Hussein Ali Mwinyi outlining a target to transition the entire island's vehicle fleet to electric power to safeguard the environment.

The government has challenged public entities to become catalysts for economic growth by creating a conducive business and investment environment through efficient systems, streamlined processes, improved service delivery and stronger collaboration with the private sector as Tanzania advances the implementation of Vis…

Tanzania’s Ambassador to Oman, Maulidah Hassan, has called for Kiswahili to be used as a tool for promoting trade, investment and economic cooperation between Oman and East African countries.

President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s announcement of plans to establish a Reconciliation Commission has triggered wide debate among political and governance stakeholders, with many saying the move could mark the beginning of efforts to build consensus towards a new constitution and strengthen national unity. However, stake…

The government has seized smuggled gold weighing 4,402.20 grammes and valued at Sh1.238 billion in Kiluvya, Dar es Salaam, recovering more than Sh108.3 million in taxes and statutory fees. The seizure was announced by the Minister for Minerals, Anthony Mavunde, during a press briefing in Dar es Salaam. Mr Mavunde said…

The upcoming Nanenane agricultural exhibition in Zanzibar is set to take a new direction, focusing heavily on training women and youth to encourage agribusiness and reduce reliance on food imports. Attracting investment into farming and livestock forms a core part of the archipelago’s strategic plan to achieve food se…

The Tanzania Police Force has announced that 36 out of 130 suspects recently arrested in a nationwide crackdown on alleged criminal incitement and conspiracy have been formally arraigned in court.

When parents arrived at a paediatric medical camp in Mugumu earlier this year, many expected nothing more than routine consultations for their children. Instead, doctors began noticing something unexpected. Child after child showed signs of sickle cell disease. Some parents had never heard of the condition. Others alr…

Prime Minister Dr Mwigulu Nchemba has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening national security after launching two modern patrol boats aimed at improving surveillance, rescue operations and the fight against maritime crimes along Tanzania’s coastline and major lakes. Dr Nchemba said security was a key…

President Samia Suluhu Hassan leaves for Angola today (Friday, July 31, 2026) on a two-day working visit, during which she and Angolan President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço will jointly inaugurate a referral hospital in Luanda named after Tanzania's founding President, Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere. The inaugura…

For decades, a newspaper arriving at a doorstep or a copy picked up from a roadside vendor defined how many Tanzanians started their day with news. Today, that first source of information is increasingly becoming a smartphone. The shift in how people consume information has forced media organisations to rethink their …

The President said Tanzania is continuing to invest in strategic infrastructure projects, including ports, railways, roads, energy systems and digital connectivity, to improve the movement of goods, services and people across the region.

Commending the plant's management, Mr Londo urged industrial investors nationwide to source more raw materials and components locally to deepen value addition and drive economic growth.

The East African Community (EAC) has secured €39.8 million (about Sh121.4 billion) in new grant funding from Germany to boost regional trade, expand access to finance for small businesses and accelerate economic integration across the region.

The awards recognise COPRA’s participation in the eight-day exhibitions, where it engaged farmers, traders and other stakeholders on issues including production, quality, standards, trade and markets for cereals and other produce.

The government has directed all regional and zonal referral hospitals in Tanzania to establish dedicated cancer diagnosis and treatment units as part of efforts to reduce cancer-related deaths and bring specialised services closer to communities. The directive comes amid a rising cancer burden in the country, with abo…

Navigating the sprawling commercial capital of Dar es Salaam has become a daily endurance test for millions of residents. As rapid urban expansion outpaces infrastructure development, the city’s transport network is reaching breaking point, leaving the workforce trapped in a cycle of congestion and rising costs. While…

Tanzania’s burgeoning blockchain community is setting its sights on Nairobi as the region prepares to host the Africa Blockchain Festival (ABF) 2026, a move expected to bridge the gap between Dar es Salaam and the broader continental tech ecosystem.

The government plans to deepen collaboration with private colleges and universities to strengthen science education and increase the number of engineers and other professionals needed to support Tanzania’s economic transformation, according to Minister of State in the President’s Office (Planning and Investment) Kitil…

A total of 45 development projects worth Sh18 billion are expected to be launched during the Uhuru Torch race in Shinyanga Region, covering Kishapu, Shinyanga and Kahama districts.

Tanzania has donated medical supplies worth about Sh220 million to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to support efforts to contain an Ebola outbreak and protect frontline health workers.

Tanzania’s ambition to become a knowledge-driven, high-income economy by 2050 will depend not only on how much it invests in science, technology and innovation (STI), but on whether it can build a system that turns research and ideas into technologies, businesses, jobs and solutions to national problems. That was the …

The World Bank has commended the Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA) for successfully implementing the first phase of the Dar es Salaam Maritime Gateway Project y(DMGP), which was jointly financed by the bank and the Tanzania government. The bank has indicated that it could support the second phase of the project. The Worl…

Chadema national chairman Tundu Lissu has asked the High Court to find that he has no case to answer in a treason charge, urging it to acquit him and order the government to pay him compensation. Mr Lissu submitted on Monday, August 17, 2026, after the prosecution closed its case having called 17 of its 30 listed witn…

The Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project (JNHPP) has become a pillar of Tanzania’s national electricity grid, contributing nearly half of all power fed into the grid this year, according to the Tanzania Electric Supply Company (Tanesco).

As universities increasingly turn to digital platforms to expand access to higher education, experts have warned that the rapid growth of online learning could undermine public confidence in academic qualifications unless institutions strengthen their internal quality assurance systems. The warning emerged during a Ta…

The government has unveiled a series of measures aimed at strengthening Tanzania’s preparedness for El Niño and other extreme weather events, including the development of a national contingency plan, enhanced early warning systems and expanded public awareness campaigns. The initiatives come after the Tanzania Meteoro…

Government ministries and institutions have been directed to work together to ensure research prototypes and innovations with the potential to solve national challenges are taken through all necessary scientific, regulatory and accreditation procedures before being adopted and scaled up as locally made products. Prime…

Tanzania’s economic prospects have improved, with global credit rating agency Fitch Ratings revising the country’s outlook to positive from stable while affirming its long-term issuer default rating at ‘B+’. The revision, announced on Friday August 21, 2026, reflects expectations of stronger international reserves, mo…

President Samia Suluhu Hassan and African Diaspora Development Institute (ADDI) president Arikana Chihombori-Quao have discussed ways of strengthening cooperation between Tanzania, the institute and the African diaspora to support development across the continent. Their talks on Monday, August 24, 2026, at State House…

The resignation of Vice President, Dr Emmanuel Nchimbi, has opened a new political chapter within President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s government, with attention now turning to a possible successor. Dr Nchimbi announced on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, that he had written to President Hassan informing her of his decision to re…

Tanzania’s Commission of Inquiry into those responsible for violence and alleged violations of the law during and after the October 2025 General Election has begun its 150-day journey, with commissioners starting to collect evidence today in Kigamboni District, Dar es Salaam, before moving to other areas linked to the…

Finance Minister Ambassador Khamis Mussa Omar has held talks with the new International Monetary Fund (IMF) representative in Tanzania, Ms Jana Bricco, focusing on economic policies, private-sector growth, inflation and the next phase of cooperation following the completion of Tanzania’s IMF-supported programmes. The …

Chadema secretary-general John Mnyika has taken responsibility for organising a meeting that the prosecution alleges was used by the party’s chairman, Tundu Lissu, to make statements amounting to treason.

Tanzania is turning to smart livestock technologies, including sensors, data analytics and digital monitoring systems, to boost productivity, combat diseases and increase incomes among smallholder farmers.

Newly approved Vice President Deogratius Ndejembi has pledged loyalty to President Samia Suluhu Hassan and promised to serve Tanzanians regardless of their political affiliation.

The fourth meeting of the 13th Parliament is expected to commence on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, with public attention focused on three bills and the Controller and Auditor General’s reports scheduled for debate. The proposed legislation includes the Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 2) Bill, 2026, the Agri…

Former Minister for Energy Deogratius Ndejembi has been sworn in as Tanzania’s new Vice President, succeeding Dr Emmanuel Nchimbi, who announced to resign from the position last week. Mr Ndejembi took the oath of office at State House in Dodoma on Saturday, August 29, 2026, a day after the Parliament unanimously appro…

Tanzania's Commission of Inquiry into election violence, involving foreign judges, aims to investigate breaches of law from the October 2025 General Election.
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Importance of Peace for National Development
Spika wa Bunge la Tanzania, Mussa Zungu, amesema nchi haiwezi kujengwa kwa maandamano na kwamba amani ni jambo muhimu kwa maendeleo ya nchi.
Akizungumza leo Juni 1, 2026 jijini Dodoma kuhusu umuhimu wa amani katika jamii, Msita amesema maendeleo yanapatikana katika mazingira yenye utulivu na mshikamano, akisisitiza kuwa sehemu yenye maendeleo ni sehemu inayompendeza Mungu.
Kihongosi amewataka wananchi kuendelea kulinda amani na mshikamano uliopo nchini, akisema Tanzania imeendelea kuwa mfano wa utulivu kutokana na umoja na upendo wa wananchi wake.
Kibadeni ameyasema hayo katika mahojiano maalumu, akisisitiza umuhimu wa vijana kutumia vyema nafasi wanazopewa na kushirikiana katika kulinda amani, akibainisha kuwa ustawi wa taifa lolote unategemea uwepo wa amani.
He called on Christians and the wider community to embrace forgiveness, love and peace as essential pillars for building a united and harmonious society.
Ameeleza kuwa amani ni msingi muhimu wa maendeleo ya Taifa, na kusisitiza kuwa bila amani, jitihada zote za maendeleo haziwezi kufikiwa.
Amani ni zawadi kutoka kwa Mungu na ndiyo msingi wa maendeleo ya taifa. "Mungu ameturuzuku amani, ni kipaji na kipawa. Tuna kila sababu ya kuitunza na kuilinda, kwani bila amani hakuna maendeleo, wananchi hawatakuwa salama, na tutakimbia nchi yetu wenyewe," amesisitiza.
Amesisitiza kuwa Tanzania ni kivutio cha wivu kwa watu wa mataifa mengine, kutokana na amani na utulivu iliyonayo.
Kuhani Baraka pia amewakumbusha waumini na wananchi wote kudumisha amani wakati wa uchaguzi, akisema amani ni nguzo ya maendeleo na msingi wa haki.
Alisema unaweza kudai vitu vyote kama vile barabara za lami, maji, hospital, katiba mpya, mishara mikubwa lakini kukiwa hakuna amani huwezi kuvitumia vitu vyote hivyo kwa kuwa watu watasambatika huko na kule kwa machafuko ya vita.
Tanzania Fuel Prices Surge Over 30% Due to Middle East Conflict
In April 2026, Tanzanian fuel prices soared over 30 per cent in one month due to the Middle East conflict, despite government assurances of adequate reserves.
The Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) has introduced a new billing number system for the loading and offloading of fuel at storage depots, aimed at enhancing transparency, boosting government revenue collection and ensuring compliance without disrupting supply.
Nchi kama Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Qatar na Iraq zinapoteza njia yao kuu ya kuuza mafuta.
wanunuaji wa mafuta kwa bei ra rejareja yanayopitia Bandari ya Dar es Salaam watalazimika kuongeza Sh956 katika kila lita moja ya mafuta baada ya bei kufikia Sh3,820 kutoka Sh2864. Kwa upande wa dizeli, lita moja sasa watanunua kwa Sh3,806 kutoka Sh2,858 ikiwa ni ongezeko la Sh948. Kwa upande wa mafuta ya taa, sasa yatanunuliwa kwa Sh3,684 kutoka Sh2,932 iliyokuwa ikitumika Machi mwaka huu ikiwa ni ongezeko la Sh752.
Ongezeko la bei ya mafuta halipo Tanzania pekee, bali hata katika soko la dunia ambapo bei kikomo kwa Aprili 2026, zimeongezeka kwa asilimia 69.98 kwa mafuta ya petroli, asilimia 114.46 kwa mafuta ya dizeli na asilimia 120.81 kwa mafuta ya taa.
wanunuaji wa mafuta kwa bei ra rejareja yanayopitia Bandari ya Dar es Salaam watalazimika kuongeza Sh956 katika kila lita moja ya mafuta baada ya bei kufikia Sh3,820 kutoka Sh2864.
Kwa mujibu wa Ewura, ongezeko hilo la bei za mafuta ni janga la kidunia na Tanzania kama sehemu hiyo inachukua hatua mbalimbali kuhakikisha usalama wa upatikanaji wa mafuta nchini na katika bei himilivu ili kupunguza madhara ya kiuchumi na kijamii.
Kufungwa kwa mlango huu muhimu wa bahari kunasababisha athari kubwa kimataifa, hasa kiuchumi na kiusalama: 1️⃣ Kupanda kwa bei ya mafuta duniani
Kufungwa kwake kunasababisha uhaba wa mafuta sokoni. Bei ya mafuta na gesi inapanda haraka, na kuathiri gharama za usafiri, umeme na bidhaa nyingine.
Kufungwa kunaweza kusababisha mvutano au mapambano kati ya mataifa yenye maslahi ya kiuchumi na kiusalama katika eneo hilo.
Tumeona bei zimeshaanza kupanda, tutakaa ndani ya Serikali kuhakikisha tunakabiliana nalo vipi suala hili ili wananchi waendelee kupata mafuta kwa bei nzuri na kudhibiti kupanda kwa gharama za maisha.
Dk Mwigulu amesema: “Tumeona bei zimeshaanza kupanda, tutakaa ndani ya Serikali kuhakikisha tunakabiliana nalo vipi suala hili ili wananchi waendelee kupata mafuta kwa bei nzuri na kudhibiti kupanda kwa gharama za maisha.”
Serikali inaendelea kutekeleza mradi wa ujenzi wa ghala la kupokea na kuhifadhi mafuta lenye uwezo wa kupokea tani 308,110 katika Bandari ya Dar es Salaam ambao umefikia asilimia 30.
The authority attributed the rise to the ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, particularly involving the United States, Israel and Iran, which began on February 28, 2026, and have significantly disrupted global oil supply.
Wakati huohuo, athari za vita hivyo zimeanza kuhisiwa na wananchi wa Marekani, ambapo bei ya mafuta imeendelea kupanda na kufikia zaidi ya dola 4 kwa galoni, kiwango cha juu zaidi tangu mwaka 2022.
Hali hiyo inachangiwa na usumbufu katika eneo la Strait of Hormuz, ambalo ni njia muhimu inayopitisha takriban robo ya mafuta yanayotumika duniani.
TANZANIA INA MAFUTA YA KUTOSHA,LICHA YA BEI KUPANDA KUTOKANA NA VITA YA MASHARIKI YA KATI
Kwa mwezi Aprili 2026, gharama za kuagiza mafuta (premiums) katika Bandari ya Dar es Salaam zimeongezeka kwa wastani wa asilimia 15.3 kwa mafuta ya petroli na asilimia 10.8 kwa mafuta ya dizeli na hakuna mabadiliko ya gharama kwa mafuta ya taa.
Mabadiliko ya bei za mafuta nchini kwa mwezi Aprili 2026 yamechangiwa kwa kiasi kikubwa na vita inayoendelea Mashariki ya kati tarehe 28 Februari 2026.
In his final political move, Bungara announced his resignation from ACT Wazalendo on February 18, 2026. He formally joined CHADEMA, the nation’s largest opposition party, aligning himself with their boycott of elections they deemed fundamentally unfair.
The Court of Appeal here began hearing a critical revision application from the main opposition party, Chama cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo (CHADEMA) on Tuesday, which seeks to overturn a High Court injunction that has barred it from conducting any political activities since June 2025.
Hatima ya Chama cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo (Chadema) kuendelea kuzuiwa kufanya shughuli za kisiasa au kurejea ulingoni sasa ipo mikononi mwa Mahakama ya Rufaa, baada ya zaidi ya siku 283 tangu kilipowekewa zuio hilo.
Most remarkably, just one week before his death, Bungara launched an operation to strengthen CHADEMA in the southern regions.
Most remarkably, just one week before his death, Bungara launched an operation to strengthen CHADEMA in the southern regions. He donated his personal vehicle and fuel to party organisers and handed over resources to young CHADEMA activists, resulting in thousands of people switching from other parties to join CHADEMA within that single week.
Mgawanyiko huo umejidhihirisha kupitia makundi mawili yenye mitazamo tofauti kuhusu mustakabali wa chama.
Sifuna alisisitiza kuwa yuko tayari kusimama imara kulinda misingi ya chama, akipinga kile alichodai ni juhudi za kukisogeza karibu na mamlaka ya serikali.
Gachagua ameanza kujijenga kama sauti mbadala ya kisiasa, hasa kwa vijana, akishambulia sera za serikali kwa madai ya kushindwa kuboresha maisha ya wananchi wa kawaida.
Kutokuwepo kwake katika mstari wa mbele wa siasa za uchaguzi wa 2027 kumeacha pengo ambalo sasa linajazwa na makundi yenye mitazamo tofauti.
All Parliamentary Standing Committee meetings have been suspended today, March 25, 2026, following the death of Isimani MP and Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office, William Lukuvi.
Rais wa Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania, Samia Suluhu Hassan, amesema taifa limepoteza kiongozi shupavu, mahiri na mzalendo kufuatia kifo cha William Vangimembe Lukuvi.
William Lukuvi afariki dunia kwa mshituko wa moyo
PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan has announced the death of the former Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office, (Policy, Parliament, Coordination and Persons with Disabilities) William Lukuvi, who passed away this morning, March 25, 2026.
Mbunge wa Isiman, William Lukuvi amefariki dunia, huku aliyekuwa mshindani wake katika mchakato wa ndani wa Chama cha Mapinduzi (CCM) wa ubunge wa Isimani, Festo Kiswaga, akifunguka mambo atakayoyakumbuka.
Kiswaga, amesema anamkumbuka kiongozi huyo kwa utendaji wake Isimani, kwani aliingia likiwa jipya na halikuwa na hata shule moja ya sekondari, lakini sasa zimefika zaidi ya 10.
Taarifa ya kifo chake imetolewa na Katibu Mkuu Kiongozi, Balozi Moses Kisuluka, akimnukuu Rais Samia Suluhu Hassan, aliyesema amesikitishwa na anatoa pole kwa ndugu, jamaa na marafiki.
Ambassador Kusiluka conveyed condolences from President Samia Suluhu Hassan, who announced the death and sent her sympathies to the people of Isimani and to the Speaker of the National Assembly.
Kifo hicho kimetangazwa na Rais Samia Suluhu Hassan kupitia taarifa kwa umma iliyotolewa na Katibu Mkuu Kiongozi, Dk Moses Kusiluka juu ya msiba huo wa Lukuvi aliyezaliwa Agosti 15, 1955.
Additionally, the Head of State extended her condolences to the Speaker of Parliament, the bereaved family, residents of Isimani Constituency, and all Tanzanians mourning the loss.
Aliyekuwa Waziri wa Nchi Ofisi ya Waziri Mkuu (Sera, Bunge, Uratibu na Wenye Ulemavu) na Mbunge wa Jimbo la Isimani William Vangimembe Lukuvi amefariki duinia akiwa na umri wa miaka 70.
Lema ametumia kurasa zake za mitandao ya kijamii kuzungumzia kifo cha Lukuvi akisema: “Tunazaliwa bila kitu, na tunaondoka bila kitu, kifo hutukumbusha unyenyekevu wa maisha.
According to a statement issued by the Parliament’s Communications and Public Relations Unit, Mr Zungu invoked Rule 176 of the Standing Orders of the National Assembly (August 2025 edition) to suspend the sittings.
Reports of the death of the Isimani Constituency MP in Iringa Region, who had served in Parliament since 1995, began circulating earlier in the day before being confirmed by the Chief Secretary, Ambassador Dr Moses Kusiluka.
Mr Lukuvi’s death brings to three the number of MPs who have died during the 13th Parliament since its inauguration by President Hassan.
SPIKA wa Bunge la Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania Mussa Azzan Zungu leo Machi 25, 2026, ameongoza kikao cha dharura cha Kamati ya Kudumu ya Bunge ya Uongozi kilichofanyika katika Ofisi za Bunge jijini Dodoma, kufuatia kifo cha aliyekuwa Waziri wa Nchi, Ofisi ya Waziri Mkuu (Sera, Bunge, Uratibu na Wenye Ulemavu) na Mbunge wa Jimbo la Ismani, William Vangimembe Lukuvi.
Waziri Mkuu Mwigulu Nchemba, ametoa salamu za pole kufuatia kifo cha William Vangimembe Lukuvi kilichotokea leo Machi 25, 2026.
Rais Mwinyi amesema taifa limepoteza kiongozi muhimu ambaye amelitumikia kwa uadilifu na kujitolea katika nafasi mbalimbali za uongozi kwa muda mrefu.
WAZIRI LUKUVI AFARIKI DUNIA
William Vangimembe Lukuvi ambaye amefariki leo Machi 25, 2026 wakati akipatiwa matibabu katika Hospitali ya Benjamin Mkapa, jijini Dodoma, ni mmoja wa wanasiasa mashuhuri wa Tanzania aliyetoa mchango mkubwa katika siasa za kitaifa.
William Vangimembe Lukuvi ambaye amefariki leo Machi 25, 2026 wakati akipatiwa matibabu katika Hospitali ya Benjamin Mkapa, jijini Dodoma, ni mmoja wa wanasiasa mashuhuri wa Tanzania aliyetoa mchango mkubwa katika siasa za kitaifa. Ametumikia nafasi mbalimbali za uongozi serikalini na kujijengea sifa ya uongozi thabiti kupitia utumishi wa muda mrefu serikalini na uwakilishi wake bungeni.
Mpina ambaye amewahi kuwa Waziri wa Mifugo na Uvuvi akizungumza na Mwananchi amesimulia sababu iliyotaka kumfanya kuikataa bajeti hiyo, kwamba Mpango wa Maendeleo ulikuwa unaeleza Serikali itatenga asilimia 35 ya bajeti kutelekezwa kwenye maendeleo lakini yenyewe ikatenga asilimia 22.
Mdee amesema Lukuvi alikuwa akichukua ushauri na mapendekezo ya hotuba za kambi ya upinzani bungeni na kwenda kuvifanyia kazi kwa vitendo.
William Lukuvi, Waziri wa Nchi, Ofisi ya Waziri Mkuu (Sera, Bunge, Uratibu na Wenye Ulemavu) akiagwa bungeni Dodoma.
Speaker of the National Assembly, Mussa Zungu, has described the death of Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office (Policy, Parliament, Coordination and Persons with Disabilities) and Isimani MP William Lukuvi as a major blow not only to his family, but also to the Parliament, government, and Tanzanians at large.
PRIME Minister Mwigulu Nchemba has paid glowing tribute to the late William Lukuvi, saying he has long benefited from the veteran politician’s wisdom, guidance and selfless dedication to public service, especially since his first appointment as Deputy Minister for Finance.
President Samia Suluhu Hassan is expected to join thousands of mourners in Iringa next Tuesday to honour the late Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office (Policy, Parliament, Coordination and Persons with Disabilities), who passed away on Wednesday at Benjamin Mkapa Hospital in Dodoma Region.
DODOMA: PRIME Minister Mwigulu Nchemba has paid glowing tribute to the late William Lukuvi, saying he has long benefited from the veteran politician’s wisdom, guidance and selfless dedication to public service, especially since his first appointment as Deputy Minister for Finance.