Maureen Odunga
Verified
Is this you? As a journalist, you can create a free Muck Rack account to customize your profile, list your contact preferences, and upload a portfolio of your best work.
Claim your profile
Articles by Maureen Odunga
Tanzania: Dar Es Salaam Reaps Rewards of Economic Diplomacy
AS 2023 comes to an end, the government has listed benefits brought in through diplomacy, including attracting new investments and trade and strengthening bilateral ties with several countries. According to the Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Mr January Makamba, the country has reaped big following foreign missions by top government officials to countries like India, Morocco, Zambia, Cuba, United States of America, Qatar, South Africa and others.
Dar reaps rewards of economic diplomacy
TANZANIA: AS 2023 comes to an end, the government has listed benefits brought in through diplomacy, including attracting new investments and trade and strengthening bilateral ties with several countries. According to the Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Mr January Makamba, the country has reaped big following foreign missions by top government officials to countries like India, Morocco, Zambia, Cuba, United States of America, Qatar, South Africa and others.
Dar reaps rewards of economic diplomacy
Dar es Salaam, Dec. 18 -- TANZANIA: AS 2023 comes to an end, the government has listed benefits brought in through diplomacy, including attracting new investments and trade and strengthening bilateral ties with several countries.
BPS saves over 1tri/- in premiums, demurrage charges
DAR ES SALAAM: INTRODUCTION of the bulk procurement system (BPS) in the importation of petroleum products has enabled the country to save 1tri/- in premiums, demurrage charges and evaporation losses per year. In strengthening reliable access of petroleum, the Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA) is expected to ink an agreement with a contractor on the improvement of infrastructure at the Dar es Salaam Port, a move aimed at obtaining a single receiving terminal operator.
HANANG DISASTER: Fresh hopes for victims
Samia pledges construction of residential houses Lauds TR, all entities for contributing 2bn/- TANZANIA: PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan has said the government will build houses for survivors of flash floods and mudslides that hit Hanang District in Manyara Region last week. Besides the support currently availed to victims of the mudslide, resettlement is required for their lives to be restored.
How mining regulatory reforms translate in great strides
THE evolving growth recorded by the Tanzania Mining Sector within its 62 years of Independence is largely owed to swift regulatory reforms and among other. The government has been taking radical measures that have plugged loopholes, which led to exploitation of mineral resources by unscrupulous people and illicit financial flows within the sector.
Tanzania: Death Toll Reaches 76
THE death toll from mudflows disaster that hit Hanang District, Manyara Region, has risen to 76 with 117 injured persons admitted in various hospitals within the region. Around 1,150 households comprising about 5,600 people have been affected by the disaster. Equally noted, a total of 750 acres of farms have been destroyed along the deaths of livestock.
Death toll reaches 76
THE death toll from mudflows disaster that hit Hanang District, Manyara Region, has risen to 76 with 117 injured persons admitted in various hospitals within the region. Around 1,150 households comprising about 5,600 people have been affected by the disaster. Equally noted, a total of 750 acres of farms have been destroyed along the deaths of livestock.
Swiss delegate claps to TASAF initiative
COAST: THE Tanzania poverty alleviation scheme has been described as a relevant social safety net that corresponds to beneficiaries’ needs and has resulted in impressive results that have contributed to the socio-economic development of people and the country.
Tamnoa donates over 240m/- to aid victims
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Tanzania Mobile Network Operators Association (Tamnoa) has donated 240m/- to the government to assist the victims of a mudslide that swept through Katesh township in Hanang District, Manyara Region. The disaster resulted in the deaths of over 60 people and injured 116 others, as of statistics issued late yesterday.
Tamnoa donates over 240m/- to aid victims
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Tanzania Mobile Network Operators Association (Tamnoa) has donated 240m/- to the government to assist the victims of a mudslide that swept through Katesh township in Hanang District, Manyara Region. The disaster resulted in the deaths of over 60 people and injured 116 others, as of statistics issued late yesterday.
Tanzania: More Ngorongoro Residents to Relocate
DAR ES SALAAM: AS the government continues with the construction of 5,000 houses in Msomera, Saunyi and Kitwai villages, another set of over 500 households are set for relocation from Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA) in Arusha Region. The Chief Government's Spokesperson, Mr Mobhare Matinyi disclosed this during a press conference held in Dar es Salaam, on Sunday indicating that out of the 500 households 406 household's assets have been verified waiting for the required process to be finalised.
More Ngorongoro residents to relocate
Dar es Salaam, Dec. 4 -- DAR ES SALAAM: AS the government continues with the construction of 5,000 houses in Msomera, Saunyi and Kitwai villages, another set of over 500 households are set for relocation from Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA) in Arusha Region.
Women entrepreneurs train on climate change
DAR ES SALAAM: EFFORTS to conserve the environment have received new impetus as 70 women entrepreneurs from across the country are meeting in Dar es Salaam for two days to equip themselves with skills and knowledge on sustainable and climate action approaches in their business operations.
TR envisages brighter economic prospects
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Treasurer Registrar, Mr Nehemiah Mchechu, has outlined operational efficiency and timely strategic decisions as major benefits to be obtained by public institutions due to the establishment of the Public Investment Fund, which has been recommended in the Public Investment Bill 2023.
GFG programme enhances revenue collection
TANZANIA: THE Good Financial Governance (GFG) programme has enabled the country to enhance its revenue collection by significantly increasing the number of registered businesses and service levy collection in seven regions.
GFG programme enhances revenue collection
Dar es Salaam, Nov. 24 -- TANZANIA: THE Good Financial Governance (GFG) programme has enabled the country to enhance its revenue collection by significantly increasing the number of registered businesses and service levy collection in seven regions.
TZ FDIs up by 70 pc
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Ambassador of France to Tanzania, Mr Nabil Hajlaoui has hailed Tanzania for an attractive business environment that has enabled the country to rapidly increase the Foreign Direct Investment (FDIs) by 70 per cent in 10 years’ time.
Tanzania FDIs up by 70 pc
Dar es Salaam, Nov. 22 -- DAR ES SALAAM: THE Ambassador of France to Tanzania, Mr Nabil Hajlaoui has hailed Tanzania for an attractive business environment that has enabled the country to rapidly increase the Foreign Direct Investment (FDIs) by 70 per cent in 10 years time.
Great strides as TEA implements 10.9bn/ projects
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Tanzania Education Authority (TEA) has successfully implemented a total of 132 projects worth over 10.9bn/-, aimed at improving education infrastructure in 151 schools nationwide during the financial year 2022/2023.
Great strides as TEA implements 10.9bn/ projects
Dar es Salaam, Nov. 21 -- DAR ES SALAAM: THE Tanzania Education Authority (TEA) has successfully implemented a total of 132 projects worth over 10.9bn/-, aimed at improving education infrastructure in 151 schools nationwide during the financial year 2022/2023.
Promote competitive economy to curb poverty, MPs urge govt
DODOMA: WHILE embarking on its 2024/2025 development plans, the government ought to take into consideration the country’s Development Vision 2025, to further strengthen its drive of alleviating poverty and promoting a competitive economy. Musoma Rural Member of Parliament Prof Sospeter Muhongo extended the call when the National Assembly sat as a committee yesterday, to debate the guidelines proposal for the National Development Plan and Budget for the 2024/2025 financial year.
Artificial intelligence, gas economy new priorities in 2024/25
DODOMA: THE government has outlined new priority areas which will be integrated into the 2024/2025 development plans including artificial intelligence, gas economy and climate change opportunities specifically the area of carbon trade. The new development comes following suggestions from Members of Parliament when the National Assembly sat as a committee for five consecutive days to debate the guidelines proposal for the National Development Plan and Budget for the 2024/2025 financial year.
MPs call for increased exports
DODOMA: MEMBERS of Parliament are calling for increased exports in order to reduce the balance of payments deficit. They believe that by scaling up the country’s exports and decreasing the importation of goods that can be produced locally, the government can address the problem of foreign currency deficit while promoting local production, trade and investment. This, in turn, will contribute to socio-economic development of the country, the legislators said.
Tanzania: Bunge Wants Probe Team to Follow Up Resolution
DODOMA: MEMBERS of Parliament have suggested the formation of a committee of inquiry to probe and follow up on the resolutions reached by the National Assembly with regard to the Controller and Auditor General's report on public fund embezzlement.
Tanzania: Government Recovers 14bn/ - Embezzled Funds
DODOMA: A TOTAL of 14bn/- which is part of the public money which was reported to be embezzled in the 2021/22 financial year by the Controller and Auditor General's report has been recovered by October this year, the National Assembly was told.
Bunge wants probe team to follow up resolution
DODOMA: MEMBERS of Parliament have suggested the formation of a committee of inquiry to probe and follow up on the resolutions reached by the National Assembly with regard to the Controller and Auditor General’s report on public fund embezzlement.
Government recovers 14bn/- embezzled funds
DODOMA: A TOTAL of 14bn/- which is part of the public money which was reported to be embezzled in the 2021/22 financial year by the Controller and Auditor General’s report has been recovered by October this year, the National Assembly was told.
PUBLIC FUNDS EMBEZZLEMENT: MPs demand action on culprits
DODOMA MEMBERS of Parliament yesterday expressed bitterness over the growing trend of mismanagement of public funds, suggesting that stiff measures should be imposed to end the problem, including strengthening the country’s accounting systems and execution by hanging those implicated in the malpractice.
PUBLIC FUNDS EMBEZZLEMENT: MPs demand action on culprits
Dar es Salaam, Nov. 4 -- DODOMA MEMBERS of Parliament yesterday expressed bitterness over the growing trend of mismanagement of public funds, suggesting that stiff measures should be imposed to end the problem, including strengthening the countrys accounting systems and execution by hanging those implicated in the malpractice.
Lawmakers demand effective plans to ensure UHC thrives
DODOMA: MEMBERS of Parliament have appealed for establishment of a proper mechanism of identifying the poor and needy people targeted for free services under the Universal Health Coverage (UHC). Presenting their recommendations, the legislators indicated that while embarking on recognition of the group the government should be very keen. Bunda Rural legislator, Boniface Getere (CCM) debating the UHC bill on Wednesday, noted that the scheme should bring respect to the country and not curse.
Tanzania: PM Points Routes to Elevate Mining Sector Original
Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa has outlined six measures which the country needs to employ to elevate its mining sector, with financing mining projects across the country being among them. He insisted on the need for financial institutions to avail needed information which can enable mining projects to be financed across the country, while also calling on stakeholders to embrace modern mining technologies, so as to mitigate the impact of climate change for sustainable mining activities.
Reviews of national 2003 ageing policy in final stages - Daily News
DODOMA: THE government is in the final stages for the review of the National Ageing Policy of 2003, while taking into consideration the critical role being played by elders in the country. Such process involves integrating new issues which rose from the initial stage of passing the present policy.
PM tells private education institutions to operate within framework
DODOMA: THE government has vowed to ensure private owned education institutions operate within its framework, especially by offering affordable services, which reflect the country’s economic situation for proper implementation of the new Education Policy 2023.
Reviews of national 2003 ageing policy in final stages
Dar es Salaam, Nov. 3 -- DODOMA: THE government is in the final stages for the review of the National Ageing Policy of 2003, while taking into consideration the critical role being played by elders in the country. Such process involves integrating new issues which rose from the initial stage of passing the present policy.
Lawmakers demand effective plans to ensure UHC thrives
Dar es Salaam, Nov. 3 -- DODOMA: MEMBERS of Parliament have appealed for establishment of a proper mechanism of identifying the poor and needy people targeted for free services under the Universal Health Coverage (UHC). Presenting their recommendations, the legislators indicated that while embarking on recognition of the group the government should be very keen.
PM tells private education institutions to operate within framework
Dar es Salaam, Nov. 3 -- DODOMA: THE government has vowed to ensure private owned education institutions operate within its framework, especially by offering affordable services, which reflect the countrys economic situation for proper implementation of the new Education Policy 2023.
Tanzania: Universal Health Bill Sails Through
Establish special fund to finance the poor, chronic diseases New arrangement for people to access services across the country. Private sector can opt for any scheme, be it public or private. Removed all treatment exemptions Every Tanzanian will be required to enroll into the scheme The National Assembly unanimously endorsed government bill to attain Universal Health Coverage (UHC) on Wednesday.
Universal health bill sails through
Dar es Salaam, Nov. 2 -- Establish special fund to finance the poor, chronic diseases New arrangement for people to access services across the country. Private sector can opt for any scheme, be it public or private. Removed all treatment exemptions Every Tanzanian will be required to enroll into the scheme DODOMA: THE National Assembly unanimously endorsed government bill to attain Universal Health Coverage (UHC) on Wednesday.
Tanzania: Maternal Deaths Drops
PRESIDENT Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan yesterday launched the new Tanzania Demographic and Health Survey and Malaria Indicator Survey (2022 TDHS-MIS), which shows that the country has cut down maternal mortality rate by 80 per cent. This significant stride implies that Tanzania is on the right track towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) number three of ensuring healthy lives while promoting the well-being of all ages, according to the Head of State.
Maternal deaths drops
DAR ES SALAAM: PRESIDENT Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan yesterday launched the new Tanzania Demographic and Health Survey and Malaria Indicator Survey (2022 TDHS-MIS), which shows that the country has cut down maternal mortality rate by 80 per cent. This significant stride implies that Tanzania is on the right track towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) number three of ensuring healthy lives while promoting the well-being of all ages, according to the Head of State.
Maternal deaths drops
Dar es Salaam, Oct. 29 -- DAR ES SALAAM: PRESIDENT Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan yesterday launched the new Tanzania Demographic and Health Survey and Malaria Indicator Survey (2022 TDHS-MIS), which shows that the country has cut down maternal mortality rate by 80 per cent.
USAID increases funding for Heshimu Bahari project
DAR ES SALAAM: THE US Agency for International Development (USAID) has increased funding for the Heshimu Bahari project from 13 million US dollars (about 32.5bn/-) to 25 million US dollars (62.5bn/-) in further strengthening conservation efforts around areas important for marine biodiversity and climate adaptation across Tanzania.
Tanzania, Türkiye enjoy vibrant business atmosphere
Dar es Salaam, Oct. 28 -- DAR ES SALAAM: AS the volume of trade between Tanzania and Türkiye clocked 360 million US dollars (around 899bn/-) last year, prospects show there is more room for further development in the areas of bilateral trade and investment.
Tanzania, Türkiye enjoy vibrant business atmosphere
DAR ES SALAAM: AS the volume of trade between Tanzania and Türkiye clocked 360 million US dollars (around 899bn/-) last year, prospects show there is more room for further development in the areas of bilateral trade and investment.
PM points routes to elevate mining sector
DAR ES SALAAM: PRIME Minister Kassim Majaliwa has outlined six measures which the country needs to employ to elevate its mining sector, with financing mining projects across the country being among them.
PM points routes to elevate mining sector
Dar es Salaam, Oct. 27 -- DAR ES SALAAM: PRIME Minister Kassim Majaliwa has outlined six measures which the country needs to employ to elevate its mining sector, with financing mining projects across the country being among them.
Tanzania: Samia Stresses Fight for Economic Independence
ZAMBIA: PRESIDENT Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan reached out to Tanzania and Zambia next generation of leaders, including those in the private sector, to fight for economic independence to realise vibrant development of their countries. She equally appealed to both the two countries to act now instead of dwelling on mere rhetoric which was not doing any good in pushing through the development of the nations.
Deputy PM appeals for support to conduct geological survey
DAR ES SALAAM: DEPUTY Prime Minister Dr Doto Biteko has appealed to development partners to support the government to obtain various geological information of the country’s unsurveyed land so as to identify potential areas with mineral resources. Currently, only 16 per cent of the entire country’s land has been surveyed by using the High-Resolution Geophysical Survey.
SAMIA ADDRESSES ZAMBIA PARLIAMENT:TAZARA reforms in offing
She becomes the first foreign president to address the house ZAMBIA: HISTORY has been written as President Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan addressed the Zambia Parliament on Wednesday, strongly advocating for swift reforms of the Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) to foster trade and cooperation between the two countries.
Show More
loading
Actions
Get in touch with Maureen
Contact Maureen, search articles and posts on X, monitor coverage, and track replies from one place.
Learn more about Muck Rack