Addressing the members of media during the curtain raiser conference, the EALA Speaker Hon. Dr. Margret Nantongo Zziwa saluted His Excellency, President Dr Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, and the entire Government of the United Republic of Tanzania for accepting to host the EALA in Dar es Salaam. “We appreciate the leadership of H.E. Dr Kikwete in steering the United Republic of Tanzania and for his significant contribution to the EAC as a Member of the Summit” she reiterated.
MKUU wa Mkoa wa Geita, Magalula Said Magalula amezindua rasmi mchakato wa uanzishwaji wa Mfuko wa Afya ya Jamii ujulikanao kama Tiba kwa Kadi (TIKA) huku akiwataka wadau kuhakikisha wanapitisha mpango huo kwa maslahi ya wananchi wa mkoa huo.