Louis Kolumbia

Journalist at The Citizen (Tanzania)

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Articles

Ministry highlights major feats in agriculture in past four years

2 weeks ago | thecitizen.co.tz | Louis Kolumbia

Dodoma. The ministry of Agriculture has outlined significant progress made in the sector over the past four years, driven by increased public investment, improved access to inputs, stronger research and extension services, and robust production growth.
Tanzania targets agricultural resilience in new Sh1.2 trillion budget

2 weeks ago | thecitizen.co.tz | Louis Kolumbia

Dodoma. The government has proposed a Sh1.243 trillion budget for the ministry of Agriculture in the 2025/26 financial year, aiming to sustain ongoing projects and introduce new initiatives to strengthen resilience in the sector. The proposed budget is slightly lower than the Sh1.248 trillion allocated in 2024/25—a reduction of Sh5 billion.
Bashe: Ni miaka minne ya mapinduzi kwenye kilimo

2 weeks ago | mwananchi.co.tz | Louis Kolumbia

Muktasari:Waziri wa Kilimo, Hussein Bashe amewasilisha bajeti ya wizara yake ya mwaka 2025/26 huku akibainisha mafanikio ya miaka minne ya utawala wa Rais Samia Suluhu Hassan. Dodoma. Wizara ya Kilimo imetaja mafanikio yaliyopatikana katika sekta hiyo kwa kipindi cha miaka minne iliyopita, yakichangiwa na uwekezaji wa umma, upatikanaji wa pembejeo, huduma bora za utafiti na ugani, pamoja na ongezeko la uzalishaji.
Bashe: Sh1.2 trilioni zinavyokwenda kufanya mageuzi kwenye kilimo

2 weeks ago | mwananchi.co.tz | Louis Kolumbia

Muktasari:Bunge la Tanzanzania kwa siku mbili, litaijadili bajeti ya Wizara ya Kilimo kwa mwaka 2025/26, iliyowasilishwa bungeni na Waziri Hussein Bashe. Dodoma. Wizara ya Kilimo imewasilisha bungeni bajeti ya Sh1.243 trilioni kwa mwaka wa fedha wa 2025/26, inayolenga kuendeleza miradi iliyopo na kuanzisha mipya, ili kuimarisha uhimilivu katika sekta hiyo. Bajeti iliyopendekezwa ni pungufu kwa Sh5 bilioni, ikilinganishwa na Sh1.248 trilioni iliyopitishwa na Bunge katika mwaka wa fedha wa 2024/25.
Tanzania develops ride-hailing-style system for agricultural support

3 weeks ago | thecitizen.co.tz | Louis Kolumbia

Dar es Salaam. The Ministry of Agriculture is developing a digital platform to help farmers locate extension officers in real time, focused on improving access to agricultural services and enhancing productivity nationwide. The system, which will operate similarly to ride-hailing apps such as Uber, Bolt, and Little-Ride, is part of efforts to address the current shortage of agricultural experts across the country.
Msuya, force behind Tanzania’s economy reforms, laid to rest

3 weeks ago | thecitizen.co.tz | Louis Kolumbia

Dar es Salaam. Former First Vice President and Prime Minister Cleopa David Msuya was laid to rest on Tuesday at his home village of Chomvu, with President Samia Suluhu Hassan and former President Jakaya Kikwete describing the deceased as the “guru of Tanzania’s economic transformation.” Mr Kikwete, who served as Tanzania’s President from 2005 to 2015, recalled Msuya’s central role in steering the nation through one of its most challenging post-independence periods.
Samia outlines five principles to honour Msuya’s legacy

3 weeks ago | thecitizen.co.tz | Louis Kolumbia

Dar es Salaam. President Samia Suluhu Hassan has outlined five enduring principles that she said should guide Tanzanians in honouring the legacy of former Prime Minister and First Vice President Cleopa Msuya particularly the duty of leaders to initiate and oversee development projects that serve the public good.
Tanzania completes initial designs for 1,000-kilometre Mtwara - Mbamba Bay railway line

1 month ago | thecitizen.co.tz | Louis Kolumbia

Dar es Salaam. The government has completed a feasibility study and preliminary design for the proposed 1,000-kilometre railway line from Mtwara to Mbamba Bay, with an additional branch line extending to Liganga and Mchuchuma, the Parliament was informed on Wednesday, May 7.
Tanzania’s former Prime Minister Cleopa Msuya dies at 94

1 month ago | thecitizen.co.tz | Louis Kolumbia

Dar es Salaam. Tanzania is in mourning following the death of former Prime Minister and First Vice President, Cleopa David Msuya, who passed away on Wednesday, May 7, at Mzena Hospital in Dar es Salaam, aged 94. President Samia Suluhu Hassan confirmed Mr Msuya's death in a recorded video, stating that he passed away at 9 a.m. on May 7, 2025, while receiving treatment for cardiac complications. “The nation has suffered a great loss.
Mental health services included in NHIF package, says government

1 month ago | thecitizen.co.tz | Louis Kolumbia

Dar es Salaam. The government has confirmed that mental health services are already part of the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) package, as outlined in the Standard Treatment Guidelines (STG). Deputy Minister for Health, Dr Godwin Mollel, clarified in Parliament on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, while responding to a question from Iringa Urban MP Jesca Msambatavangu (CCM). In her main question, the lawmaker asked when the NHIF would begin covering mental health services.