×
The Standard e-Paper
Informed Minds Prefer The Standard
Kenyan stars Jua Cali and Nyota Ndogo will join Tanzania’s biggest artistes in Dar es Salaam as Bongo Flava celebrates 30 years of shaping East African music and culture.
Kenya and Tanzania both deployed a massive police presence on Tuesday to prevent protests as the East African nations increasingly take a zero-tolerance approach to demonstrations.
Some Tanzanians had hoped to protest against repression, but fear of government threats and traumatic memories of mass killings during last October's election mean unrest is unlikely.
Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo has announced a Sh25.8 billion investment plan in Tanzania after meeting President Samia Suluhu Hassan, expanding his East African business ambitions.
Tanzanian singer Mimi Mars has released her debut album 17, a 15-track project blending R&B, Afropop, Afrobeats and Bongo Flava while exploring love, heartbreak and personal growth.
A look at how the Njonjo-Nyerere rivalry shaped Kenya-Tanzania relations, influencing regional politics, integration, and enduring stereotypes.
Subscribe to our newsletter and stay updated on the latest developments and special offers!
Join