Liberian President ends her official visit in Tanzania

President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete shakes hands with his counterpart, President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf of the Republic of Liberia after the Joint Communique was read by Hon. Mahadhi Juma Maalim (MP) (right), Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.

Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hon. Mahadhi Juma Maalim (MP), reads a Joint Communique between the United Republic of Tanzania and the Republic of Liberia.

President Sirleaf says goodbye to traditional dance groups at the Kilimanjaro International Airport in Aursha today.  President Sirleaf ended her two days official visit in the country.

 President Sirleaf waves at crowd that had garthered at the airport, prior to say goodbye to President Kikwete and the First Lady Mama Salma Kikwete.

  

President Kikwete expressing something to Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hon. Mahadhi Juma Maalim (MP) (left) and to Regional Commissioner for Arusha, Hon. Magesa Stanslaus Mulongo (center).  Other in the photo is the First Lady Mama Salma Kikwete (right).

Regional Commissioner for Arusha, Hon. Magesa Stanslaus Mulongo joins the traditional dancers, together with Ms. Helen and Ms. Fatma of the Department of Africa at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.  Hon. Mulongo had just finished saying goodbye to the Liberian President who had just ended her two days official visit to Tanzania.

Earlier in the day, President Sirleaf toured the A to Z Textile Mills Ltd., the manufacturing company in Arusha that produces mosquito nets.

President Sirleaf of the Republic of Liberia listens to Mr. Anuj Shah as he explains the process of making mosquito nets.  Mr. Shah is the CEO of the A to Z Textile Mills Limited.  Others in the photo are Hon. Sophia Simba (left), Minister for Community Development, Gender and Children and Hon. Mahadhi Juma Maalim (MP) (3rd left), Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and Regional Commissioner for Arusha, Hon. Magesa Stanslaus Mulongo (right).

President Sirleaf inspects the mosquito nets during her tour at the A to Z Textile Mills Limited in Arusha.

A group photo of President Sirleaf, together with members of the A to Z Textile Mills Limited.  Others in the photo are Hon. Sophia Simba (3rd front-right), Hon. Sylvester Grigsby (1st front-left), Minister of Foreign Affairs in the Republic of Liberia, Hon. Mahadhi Juma Maalim (2nd front-left), Ambassador Liberata Mulamula (1st front-right), Senior Advisor to President Kikwete (Diplomatic Affairs) and Hon. Magesa Stanslaus Mulongo (2nd front-right).

  

A special gift, a Maasai traditional dress is presented o President Sirleaf 

A group photo with President Sirleaf in a Maasai traditional outfit which was gifted to her by the Regional Commissioner for Arusha, Hon. Magesa Stanslaus Mulongo.

HAFLA YA KUMUAGA BALOZI WA HISPANIA‏

Balozi Rajabu Gamaha, Naibu Katibu Mkuu wa Wizara ya Mambo ya Nje na Ushirikiano wa Kimataifa, akimkabidhi zawadi Mhe. Juan Manuel Gonzalez de Linares Palou, Balozi wa Hispania aliyemaliza muda wake wa kazi hapa nchini. Hafla hiyo ilifanyika jana katika Hoteli ya Golden Tulip, Dar es Salaam.

Mkurugenzi wa Sheria, Wizara ya Mambo ya Nje na Ushirikiano wa Kimataifa, Balozi Irene Kasyanju (katikati) akiwa na baadhi ya Wageni waalikwa waliofika kwenye hafla hiyo akiwemo  Mhe. Mhe. Alfonso Leinherdt (kulia) Balozi wa Marekani hapa nchini.

Mkurugenzi wa Idara ya Ulaya na Amerika, Wizara ya Mambo ya Nje na Ushirikiano wa Kimataifa, Balozi Dora Msechu (wa kwanza kushoto) akiwa na baadhi ya Mabalozi walioalikwa kwenye hafla ya kumuaga Balozi Juan (wa kwanza kulia).

Mkurugenzi wa Idara ya Mashariki ya Kati, Wizara ya Mambo ya Nje na Ushirikiano wa Kimataifa, Balozi Simba Yahya (kulia) akiwa na Mhe. Juan (katikati),  Balozi wa Hispania anayeondoka pamoja Mhe. Yudhistiranto Sungadi (kushoto), Balozi wa Indonesia hapa nchini katika hafla ya kumuaga Balozi Juan.Picha zote na Wizara ya Mambo ya Nje na Ushirikiano wa Kimataifa.

Taarifa kuhusu ajali ya meli Zanzibar

 
TAARIFA YA MHESHIMIWA DKT. JAKAYA MRISHO KIKWETE, RAIS WA JAMHURI YA MUUNGANO WA TANZANIA, KUFUATIA AJALI YA KUZAMA KWA MELI YA MV SKAGIT ILIYOTOKEA TAREHE 18 JULAI, 2012, CHUMBE, ZANZIBAR


​Jana tarehe 18 Julai, 2012, majira ya alasiri kumetokea ajali ya kuzama kwa meli ya MV SKAGIT katika eneo la Chumbe, Zanzibar.  Meli hiyo iliyokuwa ikitokea Dar es Salaam kueleka Zanzibar ilikuwa imebeba watu 290. Kati yao watu wazima 250, watoto 31 na wafanyakazi wa meli 9.  

Amiri Jeshi Mkuu, Mheshimiwa Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete aliagiza vyombo vya ulinzi na usalama vya Serikali ya Muungano yaani JWTZ na  Polisi waanze kazi ya uokoaji mara moja.

​Kazi hiyo imefanywa kwa kushirikiana na vyombo vya usalama vya Serikali ya Mapinduzi Zanzibar na meli za makampuni binafsi.  Mpaka giza lilipokuwa limeingia na hivyo kazi ya uokoaji kusitishwa mpaka kutakapokucha tarehe 19 Julai, 2012, watu 136 walikuwa wameokolewa na maiti 31 zilikuwa zimepatikana. Aidha, mali zilizokuwa kwenye meli hiyo hazikuweza kuokolewa.  

​Kufuatia ajali hiyo, Rais wa Jamhuri ya Muungano alizungumza na Dkt. Ali Mohamed Shein, Rais wa Serikali ya Mapinduzi Zanzibar na Mwenyekiti wa Baraza la Mapinduzi.  Alimpa pole kwa ajali iliyotokea hasa kwa vifo na majeraha waliyopata Watanzania wenzetu na watu wasiokuwa raia wa Tanzania.  Alimuomba afikishe salamu za rambirambi kwa ndugu zetu waliopotelewa na jamaa zao na kuwapa pole waliopata majeraha na maumivu maungoni mwao. Rais wa Jamhuri ya Muungano alisema kuwa huu ni msiba wetu sote na kwamba majonzi yao ni majonzi yake na ya Watanzania wote.  Kwa ndugu zetu waliojeruhiwa tunawaombea kwa Mwenyezi Mungu awape ahueni na wapone haraka ili waweze kuendelea na shughuli zao za kujiletea maendeleo na kulijenga taifa letu.

Rais wa Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania amempongeza Rais wa Zanzibar na Mwenyekiti wa Baraza la Mapinduzi, Dkt. Ali Mohamed Shein na viongozi wote wa ngazi mbalimbali kwa uongozi wao thabiti tangu taarifa ya kutokea kwa ajali mpaka sasa.  Aidha, amewapongeza maafisa na askari wa vyombo vya ulinzi na usalama na wafanyakazi wa meli binafsi, kwa juhudi kubwa walizozifanya za uokoaji wa ndugu zetu waliopatwa na maafa haya makubwa na ya aina yake.  Amewataka waendeleze juhudi hizo leo na siku zijazo.

​Rais amewataka wananchi wawe na moyo wa subira na uvumilivu wakati kazi ya uokoaji inaendelea.  Kama ilivyofanyika katika ajali ya MV Spice Islander miezi 10 iliyopita, uchunguzi wa kina utafanyika kubaini chanzo cha ajali.

​Kutokana na ajali hiyo na msiba huu mkubwa, Rais wa Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania, Mheshimiwa Rais Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, ametangaza maombolezo ya taifa ya siku tatu ambapo bendera zitapepea nusu mlingoti kuanzia leo, tarehe 19 Julai, 2012.

​Asanteni sana.

 

Imetolewa na:
Kurugenzi ya Mawasiliano ya Rais,
Ikulu.
Dar es Salaam.
19  Julai, 2012

 

 

 

Arusha welcomes President Sirleaf

Regional Commissioner for Arusha, Hon. Magesa Stanslaus Mulongo introduces President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf of the Republic of Liberia to the Member of Regional Security Committe of Arusha.  Others in the photo are Hon. Sophia Simba (right), Minister for Community Development, Gender and Children and Hon. Mahadhi Juma Maalim (MP) (2nd right), Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. 

President Sirleaf enjoys the Maasai traditional jumping dance upon her arrival at the Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA).

 

Women's group welcoming and entertaining President Sirleaf, who is in Arusha for a visit at A to Z Mosquito Net Factory prior to the climax of her two days official tour in Tanzania. 

  

Various women's group entertaining President Sirleaf.

President Sirleaf enjoys the traditional dances entertainment, together with Hon. Simba (left to her), RC of Arusha Hon. Mulongo, (1st right) and Ambassador Liberata Mulamula, Senior Advisor to the President  - Diplomatic Affairs (2nd left).

Regional Commissioner for Arusha, Hon. Magesa Stanslaus Mulongo welcomes President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf to Arusha Region.  President Sirleaf is in Arusha for her final official tour where she is scheduled to visit A to Z Mosquito Net Factory prior to her return to Liberia.

UDSM welcomes President Sirleaf of Republic of Liberia

President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf of the Republic of Liberia gives her public lecture at University of Dar es Salaam, where large number of scholars turned-out to witness the historical moment.   Prior to that, President Sirleaf was awarded the Prestigious Univeristy of Dar es Salaam 50th Anniversary Golden Jubilee Award.

Listening on to President Sirleaf's lecture was Dr. Asha-Rose Migiro, former Deputy Secretary General of the United Nations (3rd right-front row), Chairman Reginald Mengi (4th right-front row) of IPP Group and Hon. Mahadhi Juma Maalim (Mb) (2nd right-2nd row), Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. 

  

President Sirleaf continues with her public lecture that was also attended by Hon. Sophia Simba (1st left), Minister for Community Development, Gender and Children, Professor Rwekaza Mukandala (2nd left), Vice Chancellor of the University of Dar es Salaam and Professor Y. Mgaya (3rd left), Deputy Vice Chancellor of the University.  President Sirleaf is also a winner of the Nobel Peace Prize.

Large turnout of scholars from the University of Dar es Salaam and other schools within proximity filled out the Nkrumah Hall, listening to public lecture conducted by President Sirleaf of Republic of Liberia.

Dr. Asha-Rose Migiro also shared her experience as a Former United Nations Deputy Secretary General, the African Union position on the permanent seat for the Security Council for the United Nations and the MDGs implementation and post MDGs 2015.

Ambassador Getrude Mongella, the former and first president of the African Union Parliament was also among the distinguished guests in the audience.

Ambassador Liberata Mulamula, President Kikwete's Senior Advisor - Diplomatic Affairs was also among the distinguished guests in attendance.

British High Commissioner to Tanzania, Ambassador Diane Corner and United Nations Resident Coordinator, Mr. Alberic Kacou were also present. 

Other distinguished guests in attendance were Ms. Tonia Kandiero (left -2nd row), Resident Representative for the African Development Bank (AfDB) in Tanzania, Ambassador Alfonso Lenhardt (2nd left-2nd row) of the United States of America to Tanzania, Mr. Jatinto Januario Maguni (3rd left - 2nd row), Deputy High Commissioner for the High Commission of Mozambique to Tanzania, Mr. Omary Mjenga (2nd right - 2nd row), Country Representative for the United Nations Office for Projects Services in Sierra Leone (UNOPS) and High Commissioner of Nigeria.

Uteuzi wa Dkt. Wilbald Lorri kuwa Msaidizi wa Rais, Masuala ya Lishe

THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA

DIRECTORATE OF PRESIDENTIAL COMMUNICATIONS

Telephone: 255-22-2114512, 2116898 E-mail:  ikulumawasiliano@yahoo.com               press@ikulu.go.tz              Fax: 255-22-2113425

PRESIDENT’S OFFICE,       THE STATE HOUSE,               P.O. BOX 9120,   DAR ES SALAAM. Tanzania.

TAARIFA KWA VYOMBO VYA HABARI

Rais wa Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania, Mheshimiwa Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete amemteua Dkt. Wilbald Lorri kuwa Msaidizi wa Rais, Masuala ya Lishe (Nutrition).

Taarifa iliyotolewa leo, Jumatano, Julai 18, 2012 na Ofisi ya Katibu Kiongozi (KMK), Balozi Ombeni Sefue, kupitia Kurugenzi ya Mawasiliano ya Rais, Ikulu, inasema kuwa uteuzi huo wa Dkt. Lorri ulianza tokea Juni Mosi, 2012.

Kabla ya uteuzi wake, Dkt. Lorri ambaye ana shahada ya uzamivu (PhD) katika Sayansi ya Lishe alikuwa mtaalam wa lishe katika Mradi wa Feed the Future unaoendeshwa nchini na Shirika la Maendeleo la Marekani  - USAID.

Aidha, kati ya mwaka 1994 na 2003, Dkt Lorri alikuwa Mkurugenzi Mkuu wa Shirika la Chakula na Lishe Tanzania – (Tanzania Food and Nutrition Centre).

Imetolewa na:

Kurugenzi ya Mawasiliano ya Rais,

Ikulu.

Dar es Salaam.

18 Julai, 2012

President Kikwete and President Sirleaf launch ALMA offices

President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete and his counterpart, President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf of the Republic of Liberia today officially launched the African Leaders Malaria Alliance (ALMA) offices in Dar es Salaam Tanzania.  The ceremony was witnessed by distinguished members of diplomatic corps, public and private institutions and members of media.

President Kikwete gives his opening remarks during the official launching of ALMA offices in Dar es Salaam.

President Kikwete shows data scorecard of all member countries based on ALMA researches.

Distinguished guests, including H.E. Ambassador Alfonso Lenhardt, United States Ambassador to the United Republic of Tanzania listening to President Kikwete's opening remarks during the official launching of ALMA offices.   

President Sirleaf gives her remarks.

President Kikwete reviewing the ALMA scorecard for accountability, citing successful results on Malaria preventions and challenges African nations still face in combatting the disease.

President Kikwete congratulating President Sirleaf on her speech.

A group photo of both Presidents and influential figures in the launching of ALMA.

President Kikwete and President Sirleaf

President Kikwete talks to members of media.

President Kikwete welcomes Liberian President to the State House

H.E. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, President of the United Republic of Tanzania, welcomes his counterpart H.E. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, President of the Republic of Liberia to the State House today in Dar es Salaam.  President Sirleaf is in the country for an official visit from the 17th through the 19th of July, 2012.

President Sirleaf saying hello to one of the young students.

President Sirleaf shakes hands with various students during her visit to the State House.

President Kikwete presents the Makonde Carving, as one of the three gifts given to President Sirleaf during her visit to the State House.  Other two gifts were paintings, which one of them portrayed a picture of the President's home village.

President Sirleaf of the Republic of Liberia, presents her country's traditional gift to President Kikwete.

Former Deputy Secretary General to the United Nations, Dr. Asha-Rose Migiro, in light conversation with High Commissioner of Zambia to the United Republic of Tanzania during the State Banquet today in Dar es Salaam. 

 

H.E. Dr. Salim Ahmed Salim in a candid moment with Ambassador Alfonso E. Lenhardt, Ambassador of the United States to the United Republic of Tanzania, during the State House Banquet hosted by President Kikwete in honor of his counterpart, President of the Republic of Liberia.

Hon. Dr. Hussein Mwinyi (left), Minister for Health and Social Welfare, shares a good laugh with Hon. Mahadhi Juma Maalim, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and High Commissioner of Kenya to Tanzania, Ambassador Mutinda Mutiso (center) during the State Banquet at the State House.

President Kikwete gives his opening remarks as he hosted the State Banquet Dinner in honor of his counterpart, President Sirleaf of the Republic of Liberia.  Distinguish guests listening on to the speech included Hon. Sophia Simba, Hon. Tibaijuka and Ambassador Lenhardt.

President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf of the Republic of Liberia gives her few remarks during the State Banquet hosted by President Kikwete today in Dar es Salaam.

President Kikwete (2nd left), President Sirleaf of the Republic of Liberia (front 1st right), Vice President Dr. Mohamed Gharib Bilal (center behind), and First Lady Mama Salma Kikwete (1st left), watching various entertainments of the night that included traditional dance from Zanzibar and music from the Brass Band.

Dancers performing Zanzibar traditional dance.

Brass Band entertaining the Guest of Honor, President Sirleaf of the Republic of Liberia.

A last minute group photo of distinguished guests and government officials that included, H.E. Dr. Salim Ahmed Salim (2nd left), Dr. Asha-Rose Migiro (4th right), Hon. Tibaijuka (MB) (2nd right), Hon. Mahadhi Juma Maalim (MB) (1st left) and Mr. Fyataga (1st right).  

His Highness the Aga Khan visits Tanzania

The Minister for Education and Vocational Training, Hon. Dr. Shukuru Kawambwa (MP), welcomes His Highness the Aga Khan, the Imam of the Nizari Ismaili Community, upon his arrival at the Julius Nyerere International Airport today in Dar es Salaam.  Hon. Kawambwa went on behalf of Hon. Bernard K. Membe (MP), Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, who had previous engagement of a meeting in China. The Nizari Ismaili community is a denomination of Ismailism within Shia Islam and consists of approximately 5-15 million adherents (under 10% of the world's Shia Muslim population).

Hon. Dr. Kawambwa and His Highness the Aga Khan in light talks upon his arrival at the Julius Nyerere International Airport. Other on the photo is Mr. Amin Kurji (left) who is the Country Representative of the Aga Khan Development Network.

His Highness the Aga Khan exchanging few words with Hon. Dr. Kawambwa.  High Highness the Aga Khan is on the official visit to Tanzania for two days from July 17 to 18, 2012.  

Hon. Dr. Kawambwa welcomes again His Highness the Aga Khan before departing to His Highness the Aga Khan's residence located in Oysterbay, Dar es Salaam.