We threw a lavish baptism for our baby last weekend at our residence on the outskirts of town. After weeks of planning and a hefty bill we could barely afford, the party was in full swing with music, food stalls, a hired band and about 150 guests. Midway through the speeches, a group of local […]

I am a man aged 39 living in Dodoma. For over three years, I was engaged to a woman and repeatedly promised her that we would marry. During this period, she devoted considerable time to me and supported me in many personal ways, including with household responsibilities. Recently, however, I met another woman whom I […]

I paid tuition fees directly to the university for three years, believing my child was enrolled. I recently discovered that my child dropped out in the first year and never attended classes. Shockingly, the university never informed me until graduation time. I am so disappointed and want my money back. Since my child was never […]

My wife was critically ill and needed a kidney transplant. Out of love, I donated mine. During the time of her sickness, I felt so lonely and fell into the trap of another woman whom I don’t love. I confessed to my wife about this, thinking it was the right thing to do. However, I […]

I am considering starting an Airbnb business in Tanzania. My plan is to rent apartments and then lease them out to short-term guests through the Airbnb platform. I successfully ran a similar model in Dubai, where I earned good money without owning property, and I believe Dodoma’s growing demand for temporary accommodation from travellers, students, […]

Waiting in traffic for Minister I have tried to be patient, but my patience has run out. In the morning there is a particular Minister who drives his car on the wrong side of the road on the bridge and at times cars are stopped by police to allow the Minister’s car to pass. I […]

I am a resident of Mwanza and had booked a local airline to fly to Dar es Salaam where I was scheduled to attend an important international conference. Unfortunately, the airline delayed the flight for several hours without prior notice, and by the time I arrived in Dar es Salaam, the conference had already started […]

I recently joined a fitness program at a local gym. During one of the sessions, the trainer recorded videos of me and other clients while we were exercising. Later, I discovered that he had posted these clips on his business social media page to promote his services, without asking for our permission. Some of the […]

I rent a small apartment in Mwanza. Every December, my landlord comes around demanding what he calls ‘Christmas money.’ He says it’s a tradition and that all tenants must pay him an extra amount during the festive season. The truth is, his demands are harassing to say the least. Last year, he threatened to evict […]

I am a parent in Morogoro. My child’s private school requires that all parents purchase everything, including textbooks, directly from the school. They say it ensures uniformity, but the prices are much higher than in local bookstores. When I asked if I could buy the same books elsewhere, they refused, saying my child would not […]