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Arusha, 27 November 2012 — Mawlana Hazar Imam arrived in Arusha today, where tomorrow he will take part in the inauguration of the new headquarters building of the East African Community (EAC).

Mawlana Hazar Imam is welcomed by the Honourable Dr Emmanuel John Nchimbi, Tanzania’s Minister for Home Affairs. Photo: Zahur Ramji

Zanzibar government has contravened laid down procedures in leasing out two of its Forodhani Beach buildings and a garden to a hotel group for 99 years, it has been confirmed.

Government sources told The Guardian the hotel group, Kempinski signed an agreement with the Isles government in October last year and paid $1.5m, equivalent to 2.1bn/-, an amount said to be a throw-away price for the prime area.

Efforts to speak to the hotel management proved futile. However, sources said the hotel is planning to construct a five star hotel at the site.

Lyrics & composition by Riyaz Sadrudin
Tanzania. 1992
These geets were done when electronic instruments were still in
developmental stages, fusion didn't exist and mixing was basic

Lyrics & composition by Riyaz Sadrudin
Tanzania. 1992
These geets were done when electronic instruments were still in
developmental stages, fusion didn't exist and mixing was basic

Lyrics & composition by Riyaz Sadrudin
Tanzania. 1992
These geets were done when electronic instruments were still in
developmental stages, fusion didn't exist and mixing was basic.

The minister for East African Cooperation, Dr Diodorus Kamala, has expressed government satisfaction on the progress recorded in the construction of the Aga Khan University.

The new university, which will cater for students from across East Africa, is being built at Manyara Estate, a suburb of Arusha City.

Speaking after inspecting the ongoing construction, Dr Kamala said he was pleased that the work has been going on as planned.

He said construction of the university is a demonstration of the growing relations and cooperation among East African Community (EAC) member states.

The minister for East African Cooperation, Dr Diodorus Kamala, has expressed government satisfaction on the progress recorded in the construction of the Aga Khan University. He said construction of the university is a demonstration of the growing relations and cooperation among East African Community (EAC) member states.

The oldest and first Jamatkhana in Africa -opened on 16th August 1905 by
Imam Sultan Mohamed Shah( AS)

Jamat Khana in Arusha, Tanzania.
Arusha in northern Tanzania currently has around 300 Ismailis.

Arusha in northern Tanzania currently has around 300 Ismailis.

Ismailis, who lived in Arusha during the 1960s and 1970s, will be getting together July 30, 31 and August 1, 2010 in Toronto for their first ever reunion.

2009, April 2nd - Dar es Salaam, Tanzania - Ceremony of the Publication launch of Madrasa Early Chilhood Program on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of that program. [Click here]

2007, August 21:The Aga Khan - the spiritual leader of Shia Ismaili Muslims - has announced plans to build a major university campus in Arusha, Tanzania. He said the Sh30.1 billion ($450 million) complex will be developed over the next 15 years. [The Nation]

2007, August 17:The spiritual leader of the Shia Ismaili Muslim community, His Highness Karim Aga Khan IV, has said he is planning to build a second university in Tanzania. [Guardian]

2007, August 19:His Highness the Aga Khan - the spiritual leader of Shia Ismaili Muslims has announced plans to build a major new university campus in Arusha, in north-eastern Tanzania. He said the 450-million dollar complex will be developed over the coming 15 years. [Press Release] [Communiqué de Presse] [Photos]