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At Maji Ya Chai, the crusades were held from 16.30 hrs and usually finished around dusk between 18.30 hrs and 19.00 hrs.

On the first few days rain fell in the morning, but it always cleared well in time for the start of the Crusades.

The rain was regarded as a great blessing, because there had been no rain for weeks prior to my arrival, so they were able to get on with planting and cultivation.

Each day the numbers coming to the meetings increased and averaged around 300.

The crusades were held in a school playing field.

Each time there was worship and solo singing in the African style, I would preach for no more  than 30 minutes and then give an altar call.

People gave there lives to Jesus Christ each evening and the total ended up at around 85

I would also give a call to be prayed for for healing and the response was much larger often around 50 to 60

Demons would come out of people and they would be taken a special room to receive further ministry. Many others were healed, they would frequently get healed and then ask for salvation afterwards.

Many of the people getting saved were teenagers and even children.

I just pray that the Pastors are able to disciple and nurture them in the Lord.

My interpreter was Pastor Stephen Butta who being around my age just slightly older  was easy to strike up a friendship with.

He was a great help to me in many ways especially as he is a trained chef so was able to cook some of the meals for me or instruct others too, thereby saving me from stomach problems.

The numbers of people asking for prayer for healing increased all the time but we had good support from other pastors including one from Kenya and of course from Apostle Willy Ackyoo

Various people led the Praise and Worship and a really good singer called Lydia Urio sang 2 of the songs from her CD which is great. I have brought a copy back with me to the UK plus a tape, it would be good to market them and raise some badly needed money for the Churches.

I stayed at the house of one of the people at Apostle Willy’s Church , they had built a toilet and shower funded by Wilbard Kaniche who lives at Mangola, so they had made every effort to accommodate me.

I dedicated Apostle Willy Ackyoos baby John at the Church Service on Sunday 27th November, He has 3 other children, Lightness 9yrs, Ebenezer 5yrs, Christian 3 yrs, all girls.

On Monday 28th November 2005, we travelled to Mangola, which involved going to Arusha and then travelling for about 120 km on tarmac roads the first of which was a bit worn until we reached the junction at Makuyum where we turned right on the road to Manyara National Park .This road which leads to the Serengeti and other national parks has been newly tarmaced  at the expense of the Japanese government .

After a while on this road passing close to the Ngorongoro crater , the rift valley and Manyara National  Park we turned off onto an unmade road., which was very bumpy and dusty. After 40 km on this road through the bush we arrived at Mangola which is in fact a small town.

The next day I unveiled a plaque which acted as a foundation memorial to the proposed construction of a new Church which is currently about 10 courses of bricks high. Funding would help to finish this quickly and replace the existing building which is bamboo poles and wood nailed and tied together.

I n the afternoon  we held the crusade  which was attended by 300 + people, after a short Gospel message I gave an altar call for salvation and then for healing which a good number responded to.

At 9.30 in the evening we went down to the Church where people who had been working in the afternoon were able to join us.

I spoke on The Holy Spirit and gave a call for people to be baptized in the Holy Spirit and about 60 came forward, so I asked the Holy Spirit to come in power and immediately 2 people had seizures as demons tore them and people started crying, shaking and manifesting in various ways, so it was a powerful time where God changed lives, also several were saved.

Similar things happened at the Crusade the next day and at the Church meeting except that the overspill of people outside the Church was much greater and people kept coming in from outside to repent and give their lives to Jesus.

Someone even knocked on Pastor Onesimus door in the morning for salvation.

Pastor Onesimus is in charge of the church which was started by Wilbard Kawiche, both men of God . Wilbard who runs an onion farming business hasn’t the time to run the business and church., But is tithing money into it.

The Church has 18 new members who I know will be looked after and possibly more since.

Crusade at Maji Ya chai, Arusha
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Pastor Onessimus with Singer Lydia Urio
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The Pastors in Tanzania rarely have any form of transport except foot power and pushbike.

Many have Churches that need completing or live in houses that need modernising, for instance Pastor Stephen Butta has a guest room in his house with just a bed, but would like to plumb in washing / shower facilities as well.

He also has a new cesspit dug but needs to install toilets on it, plus a brick built structure around it to make it into a proper toilet. This one is nearer to the house than the current one which is in a shed at the far end of the garden, not good in the rainy season!

Cost of completing this work is approximately £300

Other things needed for his private house are:

  1. Solar Power for lighting – Panel and components : £400
  2. Water Tank and pipes, door and window grills, mosquito mesh; £400

Costs of labour:  £200

 

Needs for his Ministry

For his ministry to be more effective the following equipment and instruments are needed: 2 speakers, 1 Amplifier/mixer, 4 microphones,4 microphone stands, 1 generator portable, 1 keyboard, 1 adaptor, 3 guitars (lead, rhythms and base), 1 drum set.

Other needs

  1. A four wheel drive vehicle
  2. Missionaries/ teachers
  3. Funds for completion of Church building and office  approx £2000

These things are what people in the west take for granted, but would do wonders for not just Pastor Stephen himself but for hundreds of people around him.

If you wish to donate to help these people write to me , phone or e-mail.

Address: John Hilliard, Oasis Ministries, 40 Downside Close, Blandford Forum, Dorset DT11 7SD

Telephone 01258 454415 Mobile 07976233228

E-mail: hillifree22@yahoo.com

THE FOLLOWING TEXT HAS BEEN SENT BY APOSTLE WILLY ACKYOO AND HIS WIFE AND HIS GOOD FRIEND AND BROTHER IN THE LORD WILBARD KAWICHE

Dear Servant of God,Pastor John Hilliard, Hope that you are fine.

I SEND THIS OUR MESSAGE TO YOU AFTER DISCUSSIONS BETWEEN ME AND MY WIFE AND MR WILBARD KAWICHE THAT WE WANT TO REQUEST YOU TO PUT THIS MESSAGE AT YOU WEBSITE PAGE BECAUSE IT WILL HELP US TO ADVERTISE OUR MINISTRY.READ IT ALL THEN YOU WILL UNDERSTAND US VERY WELL HOW YOU CAN HELP US.

We believe that there is work that God wants us to do here in Africa.

Down here we are send to you our briefly vision of our MINISTRY and our short Ministry proposal,it will help you to understand for us very well what we want to do and what is our proplem and how you can help us,Also it can help you to know how you can share with us in this Ministry as we are requested you to do.

I believe that this is the right time for the people of God to

know the truth because the bible says that you will know the truth and the truth will set you free.
Truth according the bible is JESUS and JESUS is WORD of GOD EVERY THING WAS DONE THROUGH HIM,LIFE WAS IN HIM,according to the book of JOHN 1:1-3.He is the Savior,Redeemer,Also JESUS IS THE WAY,TRUTH AND LIFE.TRUTH will set the people free from their sins when they come to the truth they will be free from all the bondage's of the evil spirits.
I'm interested so much to get a friend especially out of my Country and I believe that no matter the far you are or where I'm God wants us to LOVE one another and also God called us to be unite.It is impossible to in UNITY without LOVE to each other,and you can not LOVE GOD whom you are not seen and at the same time you hate other people because God is LOVE so He command us to LOVE one another.LOVE brings UNITY.If I LOVE you and if you LOVE me one day that LOVE will bring us to meet then we will accomplish what God wants us to do for the heaven kingdom and for the his church.Holly Spirit is working now to bring the people of God together because all are the one body of Christ means CHURCH OF CHRIST.So we have to keep real LOVE and UNITY in the HOLINESS LIFE.
Here there is some scriptures from the bible which will build you up your FAITH,

ROMANS 12:9-13...Let the LOVE be without dissimulation,Abhor that which is evil,Cleave to that which is good.Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly LOVE,in Honor preferring one another.Not slothful in business,fervent in SPIRIT serving the LORD.Rejoicing in HOPE patient in tribulation,continuing instant in prayer.Distributing to the necessity of SAINTS,given to HOSPITALITY.

1PETER 1:22-23....Seeing ye have purified your souls in obeying the TRUTH through the SPIRIT unto unfeigned LOVE the brethren,see that ye LOVE one another with a pure heart fervently.Being born again not of corruptible seed,but incorruptible seed by the WORD of GOD which liveth and abideth for ever.

1TIMOTHY 1:5....Now the end of the commandment is charity and of a pure heart,and of a good conscience and of FAITH unfeigned.

1THESSALONIANS 4:9....But as touching brotherly LOVE ye need not that I write unto you,for ye yourselves are taught of GOD to LOVE one another.

HEBREWS 13:1-2..Let brotherly LOVE continue,Be not forgetful to entertain strangers,for thereby some have entertained ANGELS unawares.

EPHESIANS 4:1....Endeavouring to keep the UNITY of the SPIRIT in the bond of PEACE.
There is one BODY,and one SPIRIT even as ye are called in one HOPE of your calling,One LORD,one FAITH,one BAPTISM,one GOD and FATHER of all,who is above all,and through all and in you all.

EPHESIANS 4:11.....And he gave some,APOSTLES,and some PROPHETS,and some EVANGELISTS,and some PASTORS and TEACHERS.For the perfecting of the SAINTS,for the work of the MINISTRY,for the edifying of the BODY of CHRIST.
Till we all come in the UNITY of the FAITH and of the KNOWLEDGE of the SON of GOD unto a perfect unto the measure of the stature of the fullness of CHRIST.

EPHESIANS 5:1-2..Be ye therefore followers of GOD as dear Children,And walk in LOVE as CHRIST also hath LOVED us and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet smelling Savior.HALLELUJAH!!!!!!!!

Dear My friend God bless you with his word.


PRAY FOR ME AND I'M PRAYING FOR YOU.

BETHEL VICTORY MINISTRY TRUST

Is Christian Ministry organization registered in Tanzania as voluntary organization according to the laws of Tanzania.

Its basic objective is to preach the gospel to all creatures in accordance to its directive as in Matthew 28:19 and Mark 19 : 15-18.

FOUNDER AND VISION:-

The founder of this Ministry’s is a Tanzanian Apostle Willy Ackyoo.

The Apostle had God’s vision to start this Ministry in 1994. From then todate Apostle Willy Ackyoo has been working to involve others in that Lord’s Great vision in the best ways of pulling his people closer to their Creator and Savior One of the ways is prayer of submission to the Lord’s will on how best to establish the Ministry.

It has been tough work for the Apostle as many wouldn’t understand and welcome/ accept his vision. Only a handful of people readily took to the Apostle’s vision. His Wife Christina Sumaye has been the forefront in working with the Apostle in all his all means togather with the servant of God Mr Wilbard Kawiche.When Apostle Willy Ackyoo met with Mr Wilbard Kawiche and share with him about this vision are agreed in one mind to work togather till this Ministry will be established because fortune Mr Kawiche had that a same vision and for the long time he looking for somebody who can share with him in the work of God as well as Apostle Willy Ackyoo.Mr Wilbart Kawiche is very good man of God and he becoming a very blessing to Apostle Ackyoo and to this Ministry.So, togather they started their efforts to serve the Lord and to make this ministry of B.V.M.T. to go on.

The Apostle Ackyoo’s vision have been a nightmare as he lacked the basic facilities including resources particularly fun to finance those vision Basic facilities for his Ministry to make a meaningful take off.

For me I can make the Network Pastors in my area.But it is area of Villages from Arusha town is about 28km at one of the small town.there i can conduct Pastors from the villages nearby.

For me I believe that those Pastors who live in the villages is the one who needs support.Most of them works In the difficult area passing through hard situations of their life and their families also their congregations,mostly are very poor,they are not educated even if their churches have not power although it has many members.

Those African Servants of God who live rural area are more important if you can help them in education,economically to empower them through financially they can do great work for the God to bring people to JESUS because in Africa many people are in the rural area(poor villages).Being preached the gospel at the several places in my country Tanzania,Kenya and Uganda,villages,towns and in the cities.what i experience to my missions always are surprised me so much.There is a big different of the Servant who are in the big Towns and who are in Villages.I saw that many of the Pastors,Apostles,Teachers,Prophets,Evangelists and other offices of the Ministries in the Church who are in the Towns are very rich,educated,eating very well feeding their families very enough,they take their children's at the good schools even out of their countries such as USA,UK ,INDIA etc,even their Churches are very riches and they used this all wealth for their own selfish,their own homes etc.they don't care about the villages.

Dear Servant of God,look well that many of Servants of God with different offices as i show up were are in the villages are very poor,some time they face food shortage in their families,in their members in churches.They face many difficulties but you can wonder with these Servant of God in the Villages,they don't giveup,are very boldness.are going on to preach the word.Some time they came to the church while they don't got supper or breakfast but when they came to the alter they preach the word very powerful message,can you see.Servants are hungry,even their members are hungry but they don't surrender to the devil.BUT REAL THESE SERVANTS OF GOD WANTS HELP,THEY WANT SUPPORTER.These people are different for every thing,look,the members who are in the towns they run the business,they are employee,self employed,they are in the companies but who are in the rural area they have not got money to start business,there is no companies to employee them,they are have no work experiences especially who are in our Country in Tanzania they suffer with hunger,diseases and so many problems.

So I believe that Servants and Churches in the villages they need somebody to encourage them spiritually and physically if possible to visit them so we are here to welcome Servants like you to come and visit us and other Servants with you especially from your place and all over the world.Here there is a big problem because many Servants,Preachers,Missionaries,Pastors who are came here from abroad especially USA when they reach here in Tanzania they looking for the big cities, and only towns and they stay there,they preach there,they offer a lot of money to the people,churches,Pastors who are living in that place and those money were taken with the private issues,individually people and it can't reach to those are supposed to get it.

Prepare a team to help us,looking a missionaries for us, or if you know any group of missionaries who are interested for Tanzania or any other peoples just give them our contacts then they can communicate with us then we can plan how they can come.But it is our prayer that yourself you can join us and work with us through this Ministry here in Tanzania and God will bless you.Our big burden and vision is to work in the villages to help those people looking as are scatted,as are rejected.to show them the love of God to the all people.We need and we are looking for the somebody who are interested to come in Tanzania to work with us,weather is missionaries,preachers,pastors from all over the world.Please Pastor help us to find such people including your self and God will bless you.If God will gives us his grace to meet again we will discuss a lot,also if you will find any body who want to join us please inform me,direct them to us or bring them.There is a big open door in Tanzania to do the work of God especially in the rural area.When you reach in the villages here you will don't want any body to tell you any more about this area because your eyes will see the real situation of the Christians in the Churches and in their homes.they have small houses for worshiping God,for the staying with their families.,more of those house doesn't satisfied its not good.some are not completed in buildings and others are the rents houses they paying every month and they haven't enough money to pay rents.Here we are established our Ministry and we are working with the all denominational.we are working hard to bring churches together and their pastors,leaders,to bring all together according the bible at the book of Ephesians 4:1........"Endeavoring to keep the UNITY of the SPIRIT in the bond of PEACE.There is one body,and one SPIRIT even as ye are called in one HOPE of your calling,One LORD,one FAITH,one BAPTISM,one GOD and FATHER of all,who is above all,and through all and in you all."

FACILITIES NEEDED FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF THE MINISTRY.

The Ministry need to acquire Premises from where to operate hence a piece of land to be immediately purchased.

BREAKDOWN OF FACILITIES FUND

1. Fund for land purchase Tshs 25,000,000 –(USD $ 25,000/U.K. POUNDS 12,500)

2. Fund for land Church building and the Ministry offices Tshs 150,000,000 (USD$ 150,000/U.K. POUNDS 75,000) including furniture.

3. Transport vehicle- Toyota VX- 1

Toyota Double Cabin 1

Minibus (25 seat) 1

Motorcycles 2

4. Ministry Center Communication Facilities:

(a) Computers………..……………………3

(b) Printers………………………………...3

(C) Photocopies…………………………...2

(D) Sewing Machine……………………..10

(E) Tractor…………………………………2

(F) Milling Machines……………………...2

(G) Public Address speaker system 1(Complete set)

(H) Drilling machine complete with vehicle(lorry).....2

All these facilities will need a strong financial support at least at the start and also ensure the center’s sustainability project to continue Also to run Dairy farming and a poultry unit will generate funds for sustainability.All these facilities and financial are needed and more to make this Ministry and his vision to success.

VISION OF THE B.V.M.T:

1. Preaching the Gospel in the town, urban rural areas to reach un reached people

2. To establish a network to support the village based elderly populate where the majority of the people are poor who needs material and moral support.

This will include the widows. These people will need simple living houses, food clothing and medical services.

3. Establishment of orphanages and nursery schools for the children whose parents dies particularly of the HIV / AIDS Pandemic. These orphanages will be based in villages to control child immigration into urban areas and hence control their population growth in Towns. Those orphanages and nursery Schools will need food, clothing and medical services.

4. A MOBILE CLINIC for free material and First Aid Services in the rural areas.

5. To establish water supply projects especially in the villages where women walk in search of Domestic water support covering a distance of over 16 Kilometers to and from daily. At times they and up getting unsafe water. Many families in such areas go without lunch due to lack of water supply. Shallow wells projects would be ideal in such areas to ensure clean and safe water to rescue occurrence of water borne diseases.

6. The Ministry also intends to operate Food supply Coordination by Collecting food from more fortunate people, stocking and distributing it to the needy families especially during although seasons which are now more and more fragment in Tanzania and a risk of starvation bigger among the poor rural populate on this occurrence many people have now pulled to attend church services. Many have starved along with their livestock. Again the victims here have been children, women and the elderly who need an immediate attention. Apostle Ackyoo’s Ministry intends to come to the aid of those needy people of God.

7. To start primary and secondary School to the Villages.

8. To establish Bible colleges/School of Ministry/Prayer Centers for all Churches(interdinominationals)

9.Hospitals,dispensaries in the rural areas.

Such services are particularly needed in Tanzania as the Country itself is among the poorest in the world. The government budget depends partly on foreign aid: grants and loans.

In many cases the government support the least privileged popular in Tanzania has always been adequate. Many have been neglected to suffer and even die.

Apostle Willy Ackyoo and Wilbard Kawiche are believes that Church has the duty to support the suffering instead of neglecting them and preaching only the more fortunate ones who are Exposed to better services in towns. Salvation includes physical redemption of humanity.

This Apostle still suffers in heart a lot as he hasn’t seen his vision take root among the poor and neglected therefore intends to serve.

The Apostle has been trying to communicate with individuals and organizations world wide for support of his Ministry but there is no any response yet. So you who are reading this short proposal, you are requested to be supporters to finance this Ministry based on the vision of God, Do not ignore this appeal it is your duty and responsibility to co-worker as the children’s of our Lord God.

Up to now the Ministry has been working and offering its church services from a rented house and its office is also in a rented room at times funds for the church and office house rent becomes a problem as the members of the congregation are themselves poor. It has in many cases a burden to the Apostle to settle the house rent bills. At times the congregation members even abscond church to avoid the quarrels of the land Lord. Each month house rent is Tshs 50,000 (USD$ 50/U.K. POUNDS 25).

At times the members of the congregation fail coming to church as their clothes are in shreds they have no bibles and hymn books, again it becomes the responsibility of the Apostle to collect a few necessities and distribute them to the members to keep them attending. Only a few of them can stand on their own.

You who are reading this appeal own a lot to this poor people of the Lord and support the Apostle Willy Ackyoo.

THE APOSTLE’S APPEAL

Apostle Willy Ackyoo in Holy Spirit and through the Holy bible: Philippians 2:3-5 and the Romans 12: 9-10 hereby appeals for support from Christian Organizations, Churches, Ministries with financial base, in the richest countries and Pastors, Apostles, Teachers Evangelists, Preachers and all those are blessed in the name of the lord Jesus Christ with wealthy to support this Ministry of B.V.M.T .

To Apostle Ackyoo there is no reason for you the more fortunate people in the rich societies and countries to continue to the luxury life and to enjoy big houses of the worshiping while your brethren in Tanzania lead life of poorer.leads to the suffering beyond description. They lack churches, medical services, food, clothing and shelter.

You have to resolve as Moses did in the Hebrews 11: 24…It was by faith that Moses when he grew up, refused to be treated as the grandson of king, but chose to share ill- treatment with God’s people instead of enjoying the fleeing pleasures………..”

What own now is in fact blessing from the Lord God – it has been entrusted to you------- You have the duty share it with your suffering brothers and sisters of Tanzania.

May be your Ministry is in success and now in strong financial base. Kindly support the poorer lot- supports the young Ministries and has your treasure in heaven. Don’t be satisfied to eat well, sleep well, dress well and drive pushy cars while others live in those terrible poor conditions-------- the people in this same world who have nothing to be happy for.

This appeal comes to you the wealthy churches and affluent people in the richest Countries. Arise you all come to rescue of the poor brethren…

The Bethel Victory Ministry is awaiting your supporting hand to realize its goals under the Founder's vision from the Lord own God. The Almighty.

Come and work with the Apostle Willy Ackyoo who day in day out walks on for the more than 20 Kilometers and at times his own family goes without food but even then still works very hard in realization of the hard work in his vision. This Apostle at even at times lacks fare to get fare to town to surf for his Email in the Internet

Come to the support of this great heart that is not even defeated by the poverty to which it is exposed. Come now come brother; come sister to the support of Apostle Willy Ackyoo who works in these terrible conditions. Read Deuteronomy 15; Zephaniah 3:12; Psalms 9:18, Palms 69:33 Galatians 2:10; I Timothy 5:3,16; Deuteronomy 10:18; Psalms 68:5, 145:9

CONCLUSION

For Communication with this Ministry use the following address: OR SENT CONTRIBUTION VIA:-

BETHEL VICTORY MINISTRY TRUST,

P.O.Box,456, USA RIVER,

ARUSHA- TANZANIA EAST AFRICA

E- mail: bevimit2004@yahoo.com

Phone + 255-784 – 833-184

The Founder and president of the Ministry Apostle Willy Ackyoo use the same postal address above

E- mail – Willyackyoo@yahoo.Com

Phone + 255- 754- 648158

Our Bank account No. CITIBANK NEWYORK BRANCH NO. 940 ABA

022000868, SWIFT CODE CITI US 33, Account No 36246483

TWIGA BANCORP LTD (Tanzania).ARUSHA BRANCH

OUR ACCOUNT NO. 5303894006

Please Servant of God forward this message to the other Servants of God those you know them well,forward it to your friends.

If you have any questions feel free to ask us so it will help us in knowing each one to another.

When Jesus say “Yes” No- body can say “ No”!!

What God can do no man can do!

Welcome and let’s share – May the Lord bless you in abundance

HERE IS A SHORT HISTORY ABOUT TANZANIA


The United Republic of Tanzania or Tanzania , is a country on the east coast of east Africa . It is bordered by Kenya and Uganda on the north, Rwanda , Burundi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo on the west, and Zambia , Malawi and Mozambique on the south. To the east it borders the Indian Ocean . The country is named after Lake Tanganyika , which forms its western border. The country has been a member of the Commonwealth since reaching independence ( 1961 ). In 1964 , Tanganyika united with the island of Zanzibar , forming the United Republic of Tanganyika and Zanzibar, later renamed to the United Republic of Tanzania.

 

Population: 36,766,356 Capital: Dodoma ( Dar Es Salaam )ARUSHA IS A CITY OF TOURISMReligions: Christian 30%, Muslim 34%, indigenous beliefs

35%, in Zanzibar 99% Muslim

Currency: Tanzanian Shilling

Economy: Tanzania is one of the poorest countries in the world. The economy depends heavily on agriculture, which accounts for almost half of GDP , provides 85% of exports, and employs 80% of the work force. Topography and climatic conditions, however, limit cultivated crops to only 4% of the land area. Industry traditionally featured the processing of agricultural products and light consumer goods. The World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, and bilateral donors have provided funds to rehabilitate Tanzania 's out-of-date economic infrastructure and to alleviate poverty. Growth in 1991-2002 featured a pickup in industrial production and a substantial increase in output of minerals, led by gold. Recent banking reforms have helped increase private sector growth and investment. Continued donor assistance and solid macroeconomic policies supported real GDP growth of nearly 6% in 2004. Age Structure: 0-14yrs.: 44%

15-64yrs.: 53.4%

65-older: 2.6%

Life Expectancy: total population: 45.24 years Official Language: Swahilli, English

 

History: A German colony from the 1880s until 1919 , the area subsequently became a British trust territory from 1919 to 1961 . Julius Nyerere became Minister of British-administered Tanganyika in 1960 , and continued as Prime Minister when Tanganyika became independent in 1961. Tanganyika and the neighbouring Zanzibar — which had become independent in 1963 — merged to form the nation of Tanzania on 26 April 1964 . Nyerere introduced African socialism , or Ujamaa , which emphasized justice and equality, but proved economically disastrous, leading to food shortages as collective farms failed.

In 1979 , Tanzania declared war on Uganda after Uganda invaded and tried to annex Tanzanian territory in the north of the country. Tanzania not only expelled Ugandan forces, but also invaded Uganda itself, forcing the ousting of Idi Amin .

Nyerere handed over power to Ali Hassan Mwinyi in 1985 , but retained control of the ruling party, Chama cha Mapinduzi (CCM), as Chairman until 1990 , when he handed that responsibility to Mwinyi. In October 1995 , one-party rule came to an end when Tanzania held its first ever multi-party election. However, CCM comfortably won the elections and its candidate Benjamin Mkapa was subsequently sworn in as the new president of the United Republic of Tanzania on 23 November 1995 .

In January 2001 , at least 27 people are alleged to have been killed; mostly members of the Civic United Front,in Zanzibar when police opened fire when they were marching to demand a re-run of the election peaceful protests against elections they considered unfair. [1]

In 2004 , the undersea earthquake on the other side of the Indian ocean caused tidal surges along Tanzania's coastline in which 11 people were killed. An oil tanker also temporarily ran aground in the Dar es Salaam harbour, damaging an oil pipeline .But now the president of Tanzania is Hon.Juma Mrisho Jakaya Kikwete.

 

* All information gathered from CIA -World Factbook and Lonely Planet World Guide


WELCOME HERE IN ARUSHA,A CITY OF TOURISM,WELCOME TANZANIA.