ARUSHA TIMES Weekly Newspaper, Arusha, Tanzania.

Nusu Kaili (left) was spotted by a Tanzania Breweries sales person drinking Safari beer at JSS bar in Kaloleni on October 12. As a result of a raffle that followed, Kamili, a worker of Selian hospital wads given a basket full of foodstuffs worth Tsh.25,000 to share with his family. Holding the megaphone is Wilderson Kitio, a TBL sales person. (Photo by Ramadhan Chitanda)

East Africa Federation is good idea but not yet time

Several people interviewed by The Arusha Times at the start of the Consultative Process on the proposed East African Federation support ed the idea of the federation but have clearly stated that it was not yet the right time.
Many of those who expressed their views said that Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda should first consolidate the recently established Customs Unions and also the Common Market and Monetary Union before leaping on to more complicated issues such as political federation.

Arusha to host national Eid-El-Fitr prayers, assembly

Arusha is hosting this year’s Eid-El-Fitr prayers to be held at the national level here, on either Monday or Tuesday depending on the sighting of the Ramadhan moon. The region will also be the national venue of the follow -up Eid Assembly which President, Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete is expected to be the guest of honor.

LOCAL NEWS

...Jerusalem church extends help to street children centre

...Ngaramtoni Life Ministry supports orphans, widows

...Kenyan communities to mark Mau Mau Day

...Chinese delegation calls for diligence

...89 out to ‘reclaim’ Green Acres’ lost crown

...DC commends Edmund Rice Sinon progress

...Arusha School receives 10 computers

...Farmers urged to use biological approach in pest control

...Tiffany returns with renewed interest in tanzanite

...Saida bounces back with new mission

COURTS/POLICE LOG

...Disabled who made fortune begging accused of rape

FEATURES

...The unspeakable ordeal of Habiba Shabani

...The desire to grow up contributes difficulty

...Recovery: Our first priority

... HIV in Africa: What are the legal issues?

...Learning as a Community

...Catchment forest reserves and conservation of water

...Perceptions of Poverty

...The Week in Pictures

COLUMNS

...STREET TALK: Of girl guides and ABY

...OFF TOPIC: He was my Leader Before he Became President

...BREAKING BARRIERS: Push Your Limits

...MEDITATION: When Time Stops

...MAILBAG Is there a church called Saint Maria in Tanga?

...VERSES: The ugly face of death

UN TRIBUNAL

...Felicien Kabuga: “Big fish” still at large as ICTR edges exit

SPORTS

...Braeburn’s debut in golf registers great success

...Fabian Joseph finishes 10th in Amsterdam meet

...The Corner Flag – by Chris George

...Magereza warms up for all forces games

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