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Tanzania:
Zanzibar House Remembers Mzee Jumbe, Earthquake Victims
Daily News, 22 September 2016
Members of the Zanzibar House of Representatives yesterday started their two-week session by observing one-minute silence in remembrance of the late former President of Zanzibar… Read more »
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Tanzania:
Finca Cancels 60 Million/ - Loans Belonging to Kagera Tremor Survivors
Daily News, 21 September 2016
The Kagera earthquake survivors, who are debtors of Finca Microfinance, received a major relief as the bank canceled all debts. Read more »
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Tanzania:
Kili Queens Pay Homage to Quake Survivors
Daily News, 21 September 2016
CECAFA Women lead by team captain Sophia Mwasikili,presents the trophy to Kagera Regional Commissioner Major General (Rtd) Salim Kijuu. Read more »
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Tanzania:
More From the Heart of the Kagera Quake
Citizen, 21 September 2016
Nearly two weeks after the Kagera earthquake, victims remain uncertain about their future and the only thing they are holding on is expectation of donations from well-wishers… Read more »
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Tanzania:
Two Dubious Bank Accounts for Kagera Quake Relief Probed
Daily News, 21 September 2016
Police in Kagera Region are investigating dubious bank accounts that were opened for transfer of funds for earthquake victims contrary to government directives. Read more »
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Tanzania:
Preying On Earthquake Victims Totally Immoral
Citizen, 20 September 2016
It is more than a week now since Bukoba Municipality and other parts of Kagera Region were rocked by a 5.7-magnitude earthquake, the most powerful to have been recorded in… Read more »
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Tanzania:
Army to Distribute Aid to Earthquake Victims, Help With Rehab Task
Daily News, 20 September 2016
The Tanzania People's Defence Forces (TPDF) will soon be involved in the distribution of aid as well as rehabilitation of the crucial structures owned by various institutions that… Read more »
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East Africa:
Kenya Donates to Tanzania's Earthquake Victims
Citizen, 19 September 2016
Kenya's High Commissioner to Tanzania, Mr Chirau Ali Mwakwere, yesterday handed over 4,000 iron sheets, 400 blankets and 100 mattresses as donation to Tanzania following the… Read more »
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Tanzania:
Rain Delay a Blessing for Bukoba People
Citizen, 19 September 2016
It normally rains each year in September in Bukoba but until yesterday there were no signs of rains. Residents pray that it doesn't rain altogether -- for the earthquake that shook… Read more »
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Tanzania:
Reader's Fury At 'Shallow' Quake Coverage
Citizen, 19 September 2016
One of the readers of Mwananchi Communications Limited (MCL) products is unhappy about what he calls the newspapers' failure to effectively cover the quake disaster in Kagera… Read more »
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Tanzania:
Kagera Traders Seek Govt Boost After Earthquake
Daily News, 19 September 2016
Traders in Kagera Region have asked the government to help them with soft loans so that they can manage to cope with the current economic difficulties after the earthquake… Read more »
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East Africa:
Why Quake Hit Rakai, Tanzania
Monitor, 17 September 2016
At first, James Muwonge cared little about the rattling windows and little debris as his house shook last Saturday. After all, such occurrences have been common whenever rats… Read more »
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Tanzania:
Govt Thanks Donors for Kagera Quake Survivors
Daily News, 16 September 2016
The government today thanks all contributors to Kagera earthquake survivors that claimed lives of 19 people to date. Read more »
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Uganda:
Death By a Budget
Monitor, 18 September 2016
Where were you when the earthquake struck? I could never forget how I ran out of the third floor of a building, remembering all the unfinished business on my list. Sadly some… Read more »
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Tanzania:
Support for Quake Victims Needs Proper Coordination
Citizen, 14 September 2016
The government yesterday outlined steps it has taken to assist victims of the devastating earthquake that hit Kagera and neighbouring regions last Saturday. The announcement, made… Read more »
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Tanzania:
Legislators Urge Scientific Evaluation of the Earthquake
Daily News, 14 September 2016
Members of Parliament (MPs) yesterday urged the government to conduct scientific evaluation regarding Saturday's 5.7 Ritcher scale-magnitude earthquake, which struck Lake Victoria… Read more »
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Tanzania:
Big Quake Fundraiser Response
Daily News, 14 September 2016
A number of diplomatic missions, business groups and individuals yesterday provided and pledged emergency relief aid, including cash donations, to assist victims of last Saturday's… Read more »
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Tanzania:
Billions Raised for Earthquake Survivors
Citizen, 14 September 2016
A total of Sh1.4 billion was raised yesterday to assist people affected by last weekend's deadly earthquake in Kagera Region. Read more »
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Tanzania:
Experts Dispatched to Check Weekend Earthquake
Daily News, 13 September 2016
The Geological Survey of Tanzania (GST) has sent a team of experts to Bukoba to do a thorough professional assessment on last weekend's earthquake that claimed the lives of 17… Read more »
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Tanzania:
Mwanza Region Survives Earthquake, Remains Calm
Daily News, 13 September 2016
Mwanza Region has remained calm, having luckily escaped the consequences of the earthquake that hit its neighbour Kagera Region on Saturday. Read more »
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Uganda:
Earthquake Destroys Homes, Property in Rakai
Monitor, 13 September 2016
The Saturday nerve-racking tremor that killed 16 people in Bukoba Tanzania, left more than 500 homes ravaged in Mutukula, Rakai District, district authorities have revealed. Read more »
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Kenya:
Kenyatta Calls Magufuli, Pledges Help After Earthquake
Capital FM, 12 September 2016
President Uhuru Kenyatta on Sunday spoke on telephone with his Tanzanian counterpart John Magufuli to offer his support following a devastating earthquake in Bukoba District, in… Read more »
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South Africa:
President Jacob Zuma Sends Condolences to Tanzania Following Deadly Earthquake
Govt of SA, 11 September 2016
President Jacob Zuma, has today, Sunday, 11 September 2016, on behalf of the Government and the people of South Africa, extended the country's deepest condolences to the United… Read more »
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Tanzania:
10 Killed, Property Destroyed As 5.7 Magnitude Quake Hits
Citizen, 11 September 2016
Ten people were confirmed dead and over 100 others injured in Bukoba District, Kagera Region, following an earthquake that hit the Lake Zone yesterday. Read more »
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Tanzania:
Quake Toll Up Amid Anguish
Citizen, 12 September 2016
The number of those who died following the Saturday earthquake in Bukoba District has reached 16 while 253 others suffered injuries, according to the Kagera Regional Commissioner,… Read more »