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Popular Tanzanian singer Ali Kiba finally gets married to his Kenyan wife Amina Rikesh in an exclusive ceremony. The ceremony was crashed with many celebrities and fans of Kiba. Also Mombasa Governor Ali Hassan Joho made sure to attend the wedding.

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- The ceremony was flanked by dignitaries and scores of celebrities - Mombasa Governor Ali Hassan Joho also made sure he did not miss the grand celebration - The musician's brother also married his fiance shortly after the crooner's wedding - Kiba is set to throw another lavish party to wrap up his wedding celebrations
Popular Tanzanian crooner Ali Kiba painted the town red with his completely dreamy and luxurious wedding celebration.

The proud father and singer tied the knot with his gorgeous blushing bride Amina Rikesh in an exclusive ceremony.
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His colleague Ommy Dimpoz took to Instagram to announce his next and possibly last wedding event which will be hosted at Serena Hotel Dar Es Salaam.

READ ALSO: Ali Kiba's mum accused by family members of rushing sons, daughter into marriage

Ali had initially held his celebrations in Kenya and his Tanzanian fans felt completely left out.

It seems like the musician heeded to his fans' cries forcing him to throw a second grand celebration which will be merged with his younger brother's reception.

READ ALSO: Ali Kiba's sister to wed few months after musician's mega wedding

The event is however exclusive and will be attended at an invite-only basis.

Of course it goes without saying everything will be aired live on TV from the beginning to the end because who wouldn't want to watch King Kiba's wedding.

The bongo star bagged himself a gorgeous wife who has the eyes of an angel and a body that'll make you go gaga!

His first wedding ceremony saw was described by most as the highlight of the year and it would take a lot of effort for anyone to try and top it.
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Ali Kiba takes wedding celebrations to Tanzania after throwing lavish ceremony in Kenya

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The ceremony was flanked by dignitaries and scores of celebrities - Mombasa Governor Ali Hassan Joho also made sure he did not miss the grand celebration - The musician's brother also married his fiance shortly after the crooner's wedding - Kiba is set to throw another lavish party to wrap up his wedding celebrations Popular Tanzanian crooner Ali Kiba painted the town red with his completely dreamy and luxurious wedding celebration.

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Tanzanian food is a mix of the culture of their colonizers and geography. The contributors include The Muslims who set up the trade routes in Tanzania around 800 A.D, so spices from India and citrus fruits were able to reach Tanzania.Then the Portuguese introduced the cassava, a root containing a large amount of starch, and the groundnuts, both staple ingredients of the Tanzanian cuisine. To this day,  Coconut, Plantains, and Beans are used to cook most of the dishes.

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Tanzania is well-known for being the destination of choice to see the big five animals (lions, leopards, elephants, buffalos, and rhinoceros) and especially for a first safari experience. However, do you have any idea of what to expect at mealtime? Can you name the traditional foods of Tanzania? If not, keep reading!

There are a few things that you ought to know about the Tanzanian cuisine to avoid any surprises at mealtime. Therefore, I have outlined here some interesting facts about the Tanzanian traditional dishes along with some that you should try on your safari adventure in Tanzania.

First off, to better understand what makes the Tanzanian cuisine so unique we need to go back in time!

Origins of the Tanzanian Cuisine

Tanzania is in East Africa. Geographically speaking, Tanzania encompasses a mainland and the islands of Zanzibar, Mafia, and Pemba.

Nowadays, there are about 120 ethnic groups in Tanzania along with people from European and Asian descents. The rich diversity found in the Tanzanian cuisine comes from these cultural influences.

The main contributors to the Tanzanian cuisine:

The Muslims set up the trade routes going in and out of Tanzania around 800 A.D. As a result, spices from India and citrus fruits were able to reach Tanzania. The Muslims' influence is mostly present in the coastal region and on Zanzibar Island; the latter is well-renowned for its spice farms.

The Portuguese introduced the cassava, a root containing a large amount of starch, and the groundnuts, both staple ingredients of the Tanzanian cuisine.

The British are responsible for the presence of tea plantations in Tanzania.

The Germans established coffee plantations.

The Basis of the Tanzanian Cuisine

The Tanzanian cuisine is delicious, nutritious and quite filling! The reason for this is the usage of starches such as millet, beans, cornmeal, sorghum, and pilaf within almost every dish!

Beyond the starches, the Tanzanian cuisine is based on the three following ingredients:

1. Coconut and its derivatives are used to cook most of the dishes.

2. Plantains.

3. Beans.

Every Tanzanian meal contains one or a combination of these ingredients. Finally, the groundnuts are used as spices to add some flavors to the dishes.

Some traditional dishes that you should try while on your Tanzanian safari adventure:

Quick Facts About the Tanzanian Cuisine

Ugali

The National dish of Tanzania is Ugali.

Ugali is a dough made of cornmeal and served along with a sauce made of either meat, fish, beans or veggies.

The traditional way of eating Ugali is with your right hand by forming a ball with a dent and dip it into the sauce.

Pilau

Pilau (or Pilaf) is a rice dish with the following spices: curry, cinnamon, cloves, hot peppers, and cumin.

The Pilau is the meal of choice for special occasions such as weddings, birthdays, Holidays, and ritual ceremonies.

Very popular dish within the coastal region and on Zanzibar Island.

Nyama Choma

The Nyama Choma is a typical Tanzanian meal of grilled meat (barbecue).

Chicken, goat, fish or sheep are the preferred meat for the Nyama Choma.

Contrary to South Africans, the Tanzanians do not eat much meat, mainly because it is expensive.

Most Tanzanian families only eat meat on special occasions (weddings, rites of passage, Holidays).

Typical Tanzanian Meals

First off, Tanzanians eat their meals sitting on a floor mat or a low table.

One of the Tanzanian customs entails hand washing at the table prior the meal, using a large bowl of water and a towel. You must at all times only use your right hand even if you are left-handed! The reason for this is that the right hand is perceived as 'the pure hand' whereas the left hand is considered to be unclean.

Breakfast

The breakfast usually consists of Chapatti, flatbread or of Mandazi, a fried dough (donut), and served with tea or as the locals would say, Chai.

Lunch

The lunch usually takes place around 1:00 PM and is the biggest meal of the day. The meal includes either Ugali or rice along with beans, veggies such as Mchicha, which are a variety of spinaches and chapatti bread.

Dinner

When it comes to supper, it is very similar to lunch with an added meat portion from time to time. Usually, the dinner is less lavish than the lunch. Coffee is the beverage of choice.

Beverages

The most popular drink in Tanzania is by far the Chai (tea). It is quite simple to make. If you want to learn how to make the Chai, watch the video below:

The plantains are not only an important component of the Tanzanian cuisine but also of the alcoholic beverages! The Mbege (banana beer) is among the favorite drinks of the Tanzanians. This local brew consists of fermented bananas and originates from the Kilimanjaro region.

Snacks

The Samosa is a very popular snack, and it made of minced beef, onions, garlic, and spices all enclosed in a pastry shell and deep fried. There is also a veggie version of the samosa.

Conclusion

Tanzania is not only the destination of choice for safaris but offers a unique culinary experience as well. The Tanzanian cuisine is a reflection of its cultural diversity. The food is delicious and nutritious.

Now that the Tanzanian cuisine holds no more secrets for you, if you want to learn more about a safari adventure of a lifetime in Tanzania, read my full review here.

If you have any inquiries about the traditional foods of Tanzania or would like to share your recipes of the African cuisine, please leave a comment below. I am looking forward to hearing from you.

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What Are the Traditional Foods of Tanzania?

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Hi, Folks, what do you know about the traditional foods of Tanzania? If the answer is not very much, then keep on reading to find out what the Tanzanian cuisine has to offer and, therefore, be ready for your safari adventure in Tanzania.

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Tanzanian developer and environmentalist Fabian Bulugu has always been interested in how Israelis farm in the desert sand. After doing some research, he found out about the hydroponic gardening project by Kaima. This project works to give Israeli high-school dropouts a source of income and a fresh start from working on the farm. Eventually after volunteering and working at the farms in Israel, Bulugu brought his first farm to Tanzania to continue to help youth in other places.

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When Tanzanian community developer and environmentalist Fabian Bulugu began a master's degree program at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem in 2017, he wanted to spend his spare time learning how Israelis work their magic in the desert soil.

"I was very interested in agriculture because Israelis came to Tanzania in the 1960s to help us grow crops at Lake Victoria with Israeli irrigation technologies," he explains to ISRAEL21c. "I visited those sites and the farmers are still thankful to the Israeli people to this day."

He heard about a hydroponic gardening project at the Jerusalem Botanical Gardens run by Kaima, an organization that uses organic farming to give Israeli high-school dropouts an income and a fresh start on life.

"It amazed me to see how engaged the youth were," Bulugu tells ISRAEL21c.

He began volunteering there once a week and then at Kaima Beit Zayit, the flagship farm of the NGO, which now encompasses four "sister" farms in other Israeli locales. "With my interest in climate change and in youth empowerment I felt I needed to do something to help youth," he said.

Inspired by the successful work of Kaima founder Yoni Yefet-Reich, Bulugu is now piloting a Kaima sister farm in his native country in coordination with local and international NGOs.

"Fabian came as a volunteer for almost a year once or twice a week, and at the end of the year he came to me and said, 'Now I know what I want to do. I want to take this to Tanzania,'" Yefet-Reich recalls.
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Bulugu tweaked the model to fit the situation in the eastern African country of 55.5 million.

"In Tanzania we have only mandatory schooling up to age 15 and so we don't really have dropouts," he explains.

"We have different problems, especially with youth unemployment after the age of 15 after primary school ends. They have no skills to prepare them for a profession. So I wanted to bring a gift from Israel to empower these youth."

Tanzania is blessed with lakes, rivers and arable land perfect for agriculture. In addition to produce such as tomatoes, Bulugu plans for his Kaima Village to raise maize, rice and sunflowers.

"After the youth learn the basics on our farm for about a year, we want to set them up with microfinancing and guidance so they can establish their own farms and other young adults can learn from them. It's a cascading model."

He applied for NGO status in Tanzania, secured a plot of land and necessary certifications, and recruited four additional founding members to start getting the farm set up and known in the community.

Bulugu then returned to Israel early this year to complete his degree in Glocal Community Development Studies and to complete onsite training at Kaima Beit Zayit, where he excitedly shared pictures of the farm plot with the staff and young farmers.

"Fabian has a very good connection with people; all the youth here love him," Yefet-Reich tells ISRAEL21c."He has lots of experience with NGOs in Tanzania so I knew he had the ability to do this. When he came back here to finish his degree we started working hard to make it happen."

Yefet-Reich accompanied Bulugu to meetings at the Jewish Agency, Tevel b'Tzedek and other potential partners to gauge interest in helping get the Kaima Tanzania youth empowerment program off the ground.

"It's something we always wished would happen - to see our model duplicated all over the world. We're so happy about it," says Yefet-Reich.

"Our own team hopes to send Kaima Beit Zayit alumni and our newly formed Kaima Center for Economic Development and Educational Training staff to Tanzania, possibly in the summer or fall, to assess the model's implementation."

As part of his master's program, Bulugu also interned with the Israeli NGO Fair Planet. "They do wonderful work training farmers and improving agricultural practices in Ethiopia. Israeli people are hard workers," he says.

Upon his return to Tanzania in April, Bulugu began formal recruiting of young employees. He also drew up long-term plans.

"I want this to be something the government will want to be involved in, so we want to have data to show the government that it's worth funding. We will look at data such as the cost of production per tomato, for instance, and also data on outcomes for participants after a few years," says Bulugu.

Looking farther into the future, he hopes Kaima Tanzania will expand to include a fish farm.

"Fish is very expensive in Tanzania. If we set up a site on our farm, they can use the water for irrigation and to raise fish as an added value. Everything is possible," Bulugu says.

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The silicon valley has discovered a way to deliver medicine and blood to remote regions of rwanda.   Zipline, a Silicon Valley robotics company, teamed up with Rwanda's health ministry and they have delivered more than 5,500 units of blood over the past 12 months, often in life-saving situations. Until now there has never been a efficient plan to help patients in the country receive blood so quickly.

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An ingenious drone delivery service known as "Uber for blood" has slashed the delivery time of life-saving medicine to remote regions of Rwanda from four hours to an average of half an hour.

A partnership between Zipline, a Silicon Valley robotics company, and the country's health ministry has delivered more than 5,500 units of blood over the past year, often in life-saving situations. Never before have patients in the country received blood so quickly and efficiently.

While commercial drone delivery in wealthier countries is still at the testing stage, hampered by busy skies and strict regulations on airspace, Zipline is delivering blood to 12 regional hospitals from a base in the east of Rwanda. Each hospital serves about half a million people.

The use of drones is helping to reduce maternal deaths - a quarter of which are the result of blood loss during childbirth - and high incidences of malaria-induced anaemia, which is common in children.

Drone delivery also means hospitals can store less blood, which means less waste as blood spoils quickly.

Now Zipline plans to work with the government of Tanzania, a country of 56 million people, to launch what it claims is the world's largest drone delivery network.

Keller Rinaudo, Zipline's co-founder and chief executive officer, said the move will make east Africa a world leader in drone logistics.

"Some of the biggest, most powerful technology companies in the world are still trying to figure out how to do this. But east Africa is showing them all the way," he said. "The work in Rwanda has shown the world what's possible when you make a national commitment to expand healthcare access with drones and help save lives."

The idea for the drones came during a visit Rinaudo made to the Ifakara health institute in Tanzania, in 2014. He met a graduate student who had built a mobile alert system for health workers to text emergency requests for medicine and vaccines. A network of community health workers used the mobile alert system to make thousands of requests.

But there was a problem - there was no way for the government to fulfil these requests. "It became clear that this was a database of death filled with thousands of names, addresses, ages and phone numbers," said Rinaudo.

"We've designed Zipline to solve the second half of this problem. We know who needs medicine, when and where. And now, we can get them that medicine as quickly as possible."

This year, the firm aims to deliver a range of medical products - including blood transfusion supplies, HIV medication, antimalarials, sutures and UV tubes - to four bases in Tanzania, supporting more than 1,000 clinics.

In Rwanda, when a doctor or medical staffer at one of the 12 clinics needs blood, they send a WhatsApp message or log on to Zipline's order site. They are then sent a confirmation message saying a Zip drone is on its way.

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A Zipline worker technician launches a drone in Muhanga. Photograph: Stephanie Aglietti/AFP/Getty Images

The drone flies to the clinic at up to 60mph. When it is within a minute of the destination, the doctor receives a text. The drone then drops the package, attached to a parachute, into a special zone near the clinic before returning to base.

Critics of the scheme in Rwanda have questioned why the authorities have invested in hi-tech schemes when demand for basic infrastructure, roads and health centres still exceeds supply. Zipline and the government have not revealed the cost of the project.

But a spokesman for the Rwandan health ministry said: "The ministry of health and Rwanda Biomedical Center are happy to use such innovative technology to reduce the average delivery time from four hours to less than 45 minutes, with quick and reliable delivery [of] blood products."
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An ingenious drone delivery service known as "Uber for blood" has slashed the delivery time of life-saving medicine to remote regions of Rwanda from four hours to an average of half an hour. A partnership between Zipline, a Silicon Valley robotics company, and the country's health ministry has delivered more than 5,500 units of blood over the past year, often in life-saving situations.

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Most people who know "hakuna matata" from the Lion King don't have any idea where it came from or what language it is.  The people of Tanzania have used this phrasing for years. While the two swahili words mean the basically the same thing as they do in the lion king (no problem/no worries) Tanzanians use it as a means to refer to time. Tanzanians are known to never rush and always take their sweet time.

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Keep your left hand to yourself

Tanzanians only eat with their right hand and when partaking in a meal, especially of the more traditional variety, guests are expected to do the same. Cultural belief views the right hand as clean, and therefore appropriate for picking up food and greeting people. The left is considered dirty, and used solely for ablutions and bathroom activities. Visitors should therefore try and make a point of only greeting locals with their right hand, as to do otherwise is considered highly disrespectful.

Don't snog in public

Tanzania, and its island of Zanzibar in particular, are popular with honeymooners looking for an idyllic and uninhibited break. While cuddles and kisses are perfectly acceptable in your hotel room, or perhaps around the pool at an island resort, doing this on public beaches and on sidewalks is deeply frowned upon. Much of the population of Tanzania is Muslim and believe that affection of any kind between a man and women is strictly left to the privacy of a bedroom.

Sniffing food is a no-no

While for many Westerners taking in the aroma of a meal before tucking in is part of the enjoyment. In Tanzania sniffing food is viewed with suspicion and a sign of distaste. Cultural beliefs dictate that food is only smelled when there is something wrong with it, or it is thought to be rotten. It is also considered to be highly insulting to the cook.

Tanzanians very rarely get angry

Polite, considerate and friendly, it is not often that one will come across a Tanzanian with a frown - and there is a reason for this. Most Tanzanians have strong family ties, and respect for elders is traditionally upheld by all. Children are raised to show respect and a strong sense of discipline as well as the ability to control one's anger in public is highly valued.

Ask before you photograph

Many Tanzanians are quite happy with visitors taking their snaps, and will often encourage you to do so as they show off their traditional garb and way of life. As a rule of thumb though, the subject in question should always be asked before you start getting snap happy. Not only is this just generally polite and ethical, but some ethnic groups in Tanzania believe that the flash of a camera steals a piece of their soul - making an unauthorised photograph a traumatic affair.

Never knock the aged

Most cultural groups in Tanzania believe that elders possess superior knowledge due to their many years of living, and they should be treated with utmost respect. Questioning their opinions and not showing courtesy in their presence is one of the highest cultural offenses. If in doubt as to what to do, it's best to just keep quiet.

Understand the meaning of 'hakuna matata'

Meaning 'no worries' or 'no problem' in Swahili, this phrase was made common to most of the world when The Lion King movie hit the screens. In Tanzania it also refers to time. Tanzanians do not rush, and the faster visitors accept this the more enjoyable their holiday will be.

Ancestral ties

Although they exist throughout Africa, witch doctors, or traditional healers, are most prevalent in Tanzania, with over 75,000 registered traditional healers. They are all-encompassing community shamen who use herbs and plants for medicinal purposes, and rely strongly on their connection with the supernatural to 'cure' their patients. In excess of 80 percent of Tanzania's population utilises their services. Although some witch doctors are more genuine than others, there are those who exist simply to make a quick buck from tourists - so don't fall into that trap.

Tanzanians are artful storytellers

Many of Tanzania's ethnic groups have very little written history, as most of it has been passed down from one generation to the next in the spoken form. Stories form an integral part of much of the country's culture and are also an important means of preserving age old customs and beliefs.

Rite of passage

Most tribal law in Tanzania dictates that youths have to pass though various rites of passage before becoming adults. Boys who have not undergone circumcision are almost never considered to be men, while girls who have not passed though female rites of passage are often considered to be worth less than those who have, and are seldom chosen as wives.

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Traditions and Customs Only People From Tanzania Will Understand

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Tanzanians only eat with their right hand and when partaking in a meal, especially of the more traditional variety, guests are expected to do the same. Cultural belief views the right hand as clean, and therefore appropriate for picking up food and greeting people.

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April 26th is Union day in Tanzania, as people celebrate the unification of 1964. However this year when people went on social media accusing the president of corruption and violations of free speech. Tanzania then banned social media, and users that was to keep there accounts must pay 930 US dollars, and violation of this could cost you up to a year in prison. The protest was not at "hyped up" as the people made it would on social media, but many still came out to voice their opinions.

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Tanzanian protest fails amid heavy police presence

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Anti-government protests organised through social media against new cyber laws have been prevented in Tanzania.

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Over the last decade, Tanzania has seen major economic growth but due to the increase in population, the number of poor people has increased. As the growth rate of product slowed down in 2017, Tanzania has not been able to export and import many goods. But the rates of inflation have remained stable with the help of lowering prices of food and other products.

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The World Bank supports Tanzania's growth through policy analysis, grants and credits with focus on private sector and infrastructure.

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A tanzanian artist, Diamond Platinum, was arrested for having what is considered sexually explicit content in a recent music video. This "breach of cultural norms" has landed him a case with parliament. The artist claims he was trying to slight his ex-wife after she left him for cheating with on of his dancers and having an illegitimate child, but has yet to publicly apologize to her and/or parliament. Since this incident 2 of his other songs have been banned  because "The said records have lyrics which violate ethics of regulations of broadcasting services (Content) 2005".

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A famed Tanzanian musician has been arrested by authorities over a social media post deemed to be in breach of cultural norms of the East African nation.

The 28-year-old Diamond Platinumz, real name Naseeb Abdul Juma, is seen in a video which showed him playfully kissing an unknown woman.

The video has since been shared by showbiz websites and by people on social media. It is unclear how the video became public and whether it was the official cause of his arrest.

Harrison Mwakwembe, Tanzania's Communications Minister has however told parliament that the material posted by the musician contravened existing laws.

According to the Nairobi News portal, the artiste had posted the material to slight his former wife. His ex-wife left him after he had an extra-marital affair that led to the birth of a son with one of his dancers.

Diamond has however not been a stranger to controversy with his sexually suggestive content especially videos.

On the back of a presidential criticism of some of his work, two of his works - Hallelujah and Waka - were affected by a government ban that affected a total of 13 other songs. The ban was on grounds that the materials were against the country's norms and values.

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Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA) at the time said it had announced the ban after receiving a list of the songs from the National Arts Council of Tanzania.

"The said records have lyrics which violate ethics of regulations of broadcasting services (Content) 2005," TCRA said in a statement to media.

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A famed Tanzanian musician has been arrested by authorities over a social media post deemed to be in breach of cultural norms of the East African nation. The 28-year-old Diamond Platinumz, real name Naseeb Abdul Juma, is seen in a video which showed him playfully kissing an unknown woman.