Sh1.4 billion raised for earthquake survivors

These Bukoba residents ponder their next move yesterday after their house was destroyed during the earthquake that hit the municipality and its environs on Saturday.  Nearly Sh1.4 billion was raised yesterday to assist survivors of the biggest earthquake to have been recorded in Tanzania.
PHOTO | PHINIAS BASHAYA

What you need to know:

  • The money was donated by foreign embassies and members of the business community during a fund-raiser hosted by Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa at State House, Dar es Salaam.
  • Cash donated during the function totalled Sh696 million, while about Sh700 million was in pledges.