Confusion at Miss Tanzania as winner is ruled unfit

Reaction from His Excellency, Dr. h.c. Raphael Nagel on him featured in The Voice magazine

Thank you, The Voice Magazine, for featuring me on your latest cover and for the kind and loving article. It’s a privilege to be featured on this fantastic platform and news media. Giving back and supporting communities in need have been essential throughout all my life. As an investor and philanthropist, I always try to find balance in all life and business scopes and give back as much as I receive. Special thanks to Pastor Elvis Iruh, Editor-in-Chief at The Voice magazine, and H.E LAILA Rahhal EL ATFANI for making this possible.

Confusion at Miss Tanzania as winner is ruled unfit to represent the country at Miss World

Miss Tanzania, Rose Manfere, has arrived at the National Arts Council (Basata: ‘Baraza la Sanaa Tanzania’) seeking to know her fate following Miss Tanzania’s decision to strip her of the right to represent the country at Miss World later year. Rose arrived at Basata offices in Dar es Salaam last month at the council offices located in the Kivukoni area. The move comes after the Miss Tanzania Organizing Committee yesterday announced the first runner-up, Julianna Rugumisa will instead represent the country at the World’s beauty pageant in December that will take place in Puerto Rico. Following many comments from different people asking why the runner up was selected and not the winner. Writing on her Instagram account Rose said she was not aware of the decision and explained that she was awaiting Basata’s guidance. “I have seen through the internet that the first runner up of Miss Tanzania is the one who will represent the country at Miss World pageant,” wrote Rose and added; “I as a Miss Tanzania of 2020/21 have no information, the issue is in hands of Basata. Let’s wait for the information and guidance from Basata,” wrote the beauty queen. In an interview with The Citizen’s sister newspaper Mwananchi Miss Tanzania organizers through their representative Azama Masango, said that there are mistakes that Rose made which are against the contract and therefore lacking qualifications to represent the country at Miss World but she will remain with her crown as Miss Tanzania until her term expires. “Rose is still a miss Tanzania she will remain with her crown , there are mistakes she made but the committee’s decision has seen that she should not be Tanzania’s representative at Miss World this year,” “Juliana Rugumisa (first runner up), will go as Miss World Tanzania representative as the agreement says that in the event that the first winner fails to fulfill her responsibilities as per the contract then the second winner will be the representative, but she (Rose) is still Miss Tanzania, “he said.

Advertorial: Stories of Hope Project – Living positive and fight stigmatization of people living with HIV/Aids

As an African artist living with HIV in The Netherlands, I continue to experience a lot of stigma and discrimination based on me being open about my HIV status and my beautiful colour. Having lived in the Netherlands for over 15 years, I realized that for many people with a migrant background stigma, which comes in many ugly forms, is still a major issue. So, I decided to start an initiative called Stories of Hope which aims to inspire people to share their talents as a positive way to deal with and raise awareness about stigma. I was lucky to follow training as an HIV activist this year. So when I was asked if I had an idea for a social project in my community, it did not take me long to create my community project - Stories of Hope to fight stigma by using our talents. In April this year (2021) I received some support after which I started, together with my local community, to collect diverse stories on stigma. In this short period I worked with a group of people on stories related to HIV, depression and vitiligo. At the end, we now have eight stories and already many requests from all over the world to become part of our community. So, since then, our by Stories of Hope has grown into a platform where people facing stigma are able to share their unique experiences on how stigma can be overcome through their talents, I chose Mandela Day to officially present it to the public which is 18th July. On this day we organised an exposition about Stories of Hope and reach out beyond my community to the world. There is simply no better moment to bring Stories of Hope to the public attention than on Dr. Nelson Mandela’s. Even in death, he continues to be a big inspiration to me and the world. I have learned a lot from his life experiences as a freedom fighter, reconciler, unifier and inspirer. In the spirit of Mandela’s legacy, I truly believe that Stories of Hope will give people inspiration to fight stigma and bring positive change in our communities. Stories of Hope is now available online at www.storiesofhope.nl. My dream is that our collection will continue to grow in The Netherlands and also beyond. Please visit our website and feel free to connect with me or connect me to people that would like to share their inspiring stories with us. We believe in your talents and let’s fight stigma together! Peace, Eliane

Congratulations to Dr. Bishop George Kennedy & Mama Kennedy moving forward after 23 years as Pastors of Dominion Chapel International churches East Africa

Dr. Bishop George Kennedy and his wife, Dr. Mrs Elizabeth Kennedy has in the past 23 years as married couple pioneered and revolutionized the Dominion Chapel International ministry rising up churches and pastors who are proudly carrying on the touch of faith. Last month, (July 2021), they were officially released as from their responsibilities with the Dominion Chapel international ministry and they also handed over the DCIC East African Churches to newly elected and ordained Bishop, Bishop Adams Ability Daniel and his pastoral team of leaders. Dr. Bishop George Kennedy thanked everyone who has been part of their journey this far and wishing his successor all the grace to carry on from where he step down from. “After serving for 23 years as the senior Pastor of DOMINION CHAPEL INTERNATIONAL CHURCHES in Kenya, the Lord gave my wife and I a different assignment in Nairobi and our spiritual authority, His Eminence, Archbishop JohnPraise Daniel have gracefully released us after handing over all the church documents and titles! He has also blessed us as a spiritual father and wishing us God’s mercy and peace as we solider on in the kingdom of God. When pressed to know what the future plans holds for him and his wife, he simply said, God is moving us on to a new direction; Mamlaka Ministry is on the pipeline, it is going to be God’s power/Authority to take dominion and rule. They request their friends and colleagues to stay in contact with them and pray along with them as God onfold his plans in Jesus Christ name. Congratulations my Bishop and mama Kennedy, In Swahili we say umefanya vizuri – well done.