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Lawrence Kilimwiko

lkilimwiko@yahoo.com

is a journalist, author and communication consultant. He lives in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.  

All articles of Lawrence Kilimwiko

Restitution

No surrender to the Germans

The story of the skull of the resistant Chief Mkwawa is an example of the arbitrariness with which the colonisers treated their subjects – even decades after their death.

Reparations

Words are not enough

One year ago, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier travelled to Tanzania to apologise for the atrocities committed by his country during its colonial rule. This was a first, but an apology alone is not enough.

Political engagement

Young people yearning for a peaceful Africa

In the conflict-ridden Great Lakes Region of East Africa, youngsters are involved in a project for peace. Many of them dream of a continent that thrives in unity.

Adult literacy

Getting back on track

Tanzania is launching a multifaceted programme to boost adult literacy rates

Informal sector

Massive economic pain

Covid-19 has badly affected informal livelihoods in Tanzania, but the impacts on the entire economy are harsh

Tanzania

Praising the social market economy

Faith leaders in Tanzania do not want to see economy leaving anyone behind

Bribes

Civic competence contains corruption

In Tanzania, local structures in the countryside are empowered for the fight against corruption

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