The Citizen (Tanzania)

The Citizen stands out as Tanzania's top choice for an English-language newspaper. This daily publication offers special editions on weekends called "The Citizen on Saturday" and "The Citizen on Sunday." Its primary audience includes individuals from the ABC1 socioeconomic group, which consists of Tanzanians in professional sectors, expatriates, and recent college graduates.

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Trump among world leaders expected at Pope Francis burial

1 day ago | thecitizen.co.tz | Justus Ochieng'

The death of Pope Francis has triggered global outpouring of grief, with world leaders preparing to attend his funeral on Saturday in what is expected to be one of the most significant gatherings of the decade.
East meets West again: Priscilla and Jux host a lavish Naija wedding

5 days ago | thecitizen.co.tz | Ramadhani Ismail |Beatrice Materu

Following their enchanting Tanzanian Nikkah and civil union earlier this month, Nigerian influencer Priscilla Ajoke Ojo and Tanzanian R&B heartthrob Juma Jux bring their love story full circle with a grand Nigerian wedding ceremony held in Lagos on April 17. Themed “African Royalty: East Meets West”, the celebration serves as a glamorous continuation of the couple’s cross-cultural journey.
How ACT-Wazalendo is positioning itself to attract disillusioned politicians

5 days ago | thecitizen.co.tz | Juma Issihaka

Dar es Salaam. Opposition party ACT-Wazalendo has reaffirmed its openness to receiving politicians seeking a new political home, declaring it will remain a platform for reformists who feel sidelined within their current parties. The party stressed that new members would be welcomed and given equal opportunity to vie for various positions, provided they adhere to the party’s constitutional nomination procedures, just like existing members.
Mara schools receive furniture boost from Barrick Gold Mine

1 week ago | thecitizen.co.tz | Hellen Nachilongo

Dar es Salaam. Several schools across the Mara Region are reaping the rewards of vibrant social service programmes, crafted to elevate the quality of education and create a more inclusive, welcoming environment for every student. This comes after Mara Regional Commissioner Col Evans Mtambi received 605 pieces of furniture meant for primary and secondary schools in Tarime District Council. “I have inspected the furniture and I’m satisfied.
Tanzania Vice President urges reforms in tax, procurement systems

1 week ago | thecitizen.co.tz | Hellen Nachilongo |Rosemary Mirondo

Dar es Salaam. Tanzania’s taxation and procurement systems remain skewed, experts heard at a forum on Tuesday, with calls for comprehensive reforms to enhance the country’s appeal to investors. Gracing the Taxation and Empowerment Forum held on April 15, 2025, Vice President Dr Philip Mpango underscored the need to promote opportunities for citizens by strengthening local resource growth.
Tanzanian actress Carina passes away in India after a long illness

1 week ago | thecitizen.co.tz | Beatrice Materu

Dar es Salaam. Tanzanian film actress Hawa Hussein Ibrahim, popularly known by her stage name Carina, has passed away in India after a prolonged illness. According to reports, the actress died while undergoing medical treatment abroad. She had been battling a persistent abdominal condition for the past nine years, which required multiple surgeries.
Crowned but grounded: Miss Tanzania 2023 Tracy Nabukeera bows out of Miss World 2025

1 week ago | thecitizen.co.tz | Beatrice Materu

Dar es Salaam. In a heartfelt and candid statement shared via her Instagram, Miss Tanzania 2023, Tracy Nabukeera, officially announced her withdrawal from the upcoming Miss World 2025 competition, a decision that has sparked waves of support, speculation, and conversation across Tanzania’s pageantry and entertainment circles. Tracy, who captivated audiences with her grace, intelligence, and passion during her Miss Tanzania reign, revealed that the choice to step down was not made lightly.
How emojis influence emotional communication today

1 week ago | thecitizen.co.tz | Shimbo Pastory

What you need to know:By capturing emotions in brief, emojis can lead frequent young users, who are still developing the ability to articulate their feelings in words, to grow accustomed to their simplicity. As a result, they may lack experience with the slower, more reflective process of understanding emotions and expressing them confidently through language. Emojis are today an essential component of global languages.
Three new natural gas wells set for drilling in Tanzania

1 week ago | thecitizen.co.tz | Hellen Nachilongo

What you need to know:The drilling, which will run through to 2026, follows the company’s October 2024 announcement of an $80 million (approximately Sh208 billion) investment in the Mnazi Bay gas field. Mtwara. A French oil and gas company, Maurel & Prom, is set to commence drilling three new natural gas wells at Mnazi Bay this June, as part of its broader strategy to bolster gas production in Tanzania.
Polls boycott: Chadema's high-stakes gamble prompts debate over its long-term relevance

1 week ago | thecitizen.co.tz | Julius Maricha |Juma Issihaka |Baraka Loshilaa

Dar es Salaam. Chadema’s decision to throw down the gauntlet in a high-stakes political gamble, by boycotting elections, has shifted Tanzania’s political discourse into uncharted waters, prompting debates over the party’s long-term relevance—and even its future.