Louis Kolumbia

Journalist at The Citizen (Tanzania)

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Articles

Tanzania vows tougher action on defiant social media platforms

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

Dar es Salaam. The government has warned that it will ban any social media platform that fails to comply with Tanzania’s laws, ethical standards, and cultural norms. The minister for Information, Communication and Information Technology, Mr Jerry Silaa, issued the warning on Sunday, June 22, 2025, during a Cafetalk Tanzania session. This is a new public dialogue forum that brings together journalists and local and international audiences for discussions on policy and public awareness.
How AfDB-backed projects anchor Dodoma’s urban, economic rise

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

Dar es Salaam. President Samia Suluhu Hassan has underscored the significance of major infrastructure projects financed by the African Development Bank (AfDB), citing their role in bolstering Tanzania’s economic transformation, regional connectivity, and the country’s administrative capital.
Advancing ‘Agriculture is Business’ through Agenda 10/30: The Ministry of Agriculture’s breakthrough with COPRA

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

What you need to know: Unlike traditional cash crops managed by existing crop boards, COPRA oversees all other crops previously referred to as food crops, ensuring that structured markets are in place to boost productivity and resilience.
Kafulila: Tanzania should focus on four pillars for competitive economy

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

Dar es Salaam. Tanzania must focus on four strategic pillars to build a resilient and competitive economy, according to Mr David Kafulila, executive director of the Public Private Partnership Centre (PPPC). Speaking in a recent interview, Mr Kafulila said the country’s path to economic transformation lies in investing in human capital, harnessing natural resources sustainably, leveraging its geographical position, and strengthening foreign economic diplomacy.
Kusukuma mbele kauli ya ‘Kilimo ni Biashara’ kupitia Ajenda 10/30: Mafanikio ya Wizara ya Kilimo kupitia COPRA

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

Wakati wa mjadala wa bajeti ya Wizara ya Kilimo ya Sh1.243 trillioni Mei 20, Waziri wa Kilimo, Mhe Hussein Bashe alisema ili kusimamia vyema maendeleo ya uzalishaji na mnyororo wa thamani wa nafaka na mazao mchanganyiko, Serikali ilirekebisha Sheria ya Usalama wa Chakula ya mwaka 1991 kupitia Sheria ya Nafaka na Mazao Mchanganyiko ya mwaka 2009. Marekebisho hayo yalianzisha Mamlaka ya Udhibiti wa Nafaka na Mazao Mchanganyiko (COPRA).
Political, religious leaders warn against election tensions

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

Dar es Salaam / Unguja. Union and Zanzibar leaders, alongside senior Islamic clerics, have called for calm and unity ahead of Tanzania’s General Election in October, warning against inflammatory rhetoric that could disrupt the country’s long-standing peace and social cohesion. The appeals were made on Saturday, June 7, during Eid ul-Adha Baraza celebrations held separately in Dar es Salaam and Unguja.
Ministry highlights major feats in agriculture in past four years

1 month 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

1 month 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

1 month 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

1 month 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.