
NMB Bank has announced sponsorship of 165 million Tanzanian shillings for the Kariakoo Festival 2026, set for September 25 to 27 at Mnazi Mmoja grounds in Dar es Salaam. According to the Michuzi Blog, traders in Kariakoo are expected to gain more sales opportunities and receive payments digitally during the event. The third edition of the festival was launched on September 8 with a parade through Kariakoo streets, led by Ashraph Abdulkarim on behalf of Ilala District Commissioner Edward Mpogolo.
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