💯 In our world which is now so obsessed with being seen, there’s something powerful about choosing to be useful. Because long after applause fades, what remains is, who did you help stand when it would’ve been easier to walk past?

There’s nothing more rewarding than helping someone else rise higher, helping that neighbor get well, being a blessing to that friend who's discouraged, speaking faith into their dreams.

Amen

When you’re in a battle, when you’re up against giants, you need your heart filled with hope, with faith, knowing that God is bigger, that He’s fighting your battles, that He’s making ways where you don’t see a way.

Many times God waits on purpose, till the odds are against us, He waits till the obstacle is too big, so when He turns it around, there won’t be any doubt that it was His favor, His healing, His power making a way where there was no way.

We are grateful to the US Embassy in Tanzania Charge d’Affaires Andrew Lentz, Jeanne Clark, Public Affairs Officer, and Michael Jefferson, currently in the exchange program, for visiting UTPC today. Your support reaffirms the US Embassy’s commitment to democracy and media freedom in Tanzania. This partnership is a source of pride and inspiration for us to continue advocating for a free, vibrant press—because a strong media is the foundation of a thriving democracy. Thank you for your ongoing support. Together, we strive for a brighter, freer future for Tanzanian media! #MediaFreedom #Democracy #UTPC #USEmbassyTanzania #Partnership @SwedeninTZ @usembassytz @USAmbTanzania @SweAmbTZ @UTPCtz

As part of the initial steps in implementing the partnership project between UTPC, @ImsTanzania @IMSforfreemedia , and JamiiAfrica, another meeting was held to plan the project's early activities aimed at improving the relationship between journalists and the police. The meeting took place at the @unescodar offices in Dar es Salaam. This meeting brought together key stakeholders in the project, including representatives from the government through the Ministry of Information, @unescodar , @JamiiForums (JamiiAfrica), CoRi, and UTPC. The discussions covered several important areas, including ongoing initiatives to promote the safety of journalists. These include finalizing the draft of the National Plan of Action for the Safety of Journalists, enhancing the effectiveness of the Rapid Response Mechanism for journalist protection, and developing a training curriculum for law enforcement officers on freedom of expression and journalist safety. In addition to these topics, the meeting also focused on preparing for upcoming safety dialogues that UTPC plans to hold ahead of the General Election. Other points of discussion included strengthening coordination mechanisms for journalist safety, institutional perspectives, policy and training development, as well as public messaging and institutional commitment. #SafetyOfJournalists #PublicInterestJournalism

Kupitia mafunzo ya kuwajengea uwezo viongozi juu ya teknolojia ya Akili Mnemba tumewakutanisha wabunge wanawake, kamati za bunge, waandishi wa habari, taasisi ya maendeleo ya jamii na wabunge wanaume katika kuleta Usawa wa kijinsia - Mhe @NeemaLugangira mkurugenzi wa @OmukaHub.

"Tunapaswa kujiandaa mapema kuwa na sheria na sera zitakazotuongoza kutumia Akili Mnemba kwa manufaa na sio kwenye udhalilishaji." - Garijatuni Kilemile Cc @giz_gmbh @WPLeadersOrg @OmukaHub #FemaleAILeaders

Ni muhimu wanawake viongozi wa kisiasa washirikishwe kikamilifu katika mazungumzo ya Akili Mnemba na utawala. Hii si teknolojia ya baadaye—tayari ipo, na hatutaki kubaki nyuma! Jocelyne mukamisha Cc @giz_gmbh @OmukaHub @WPLeadersOrg #FemaleAiLeaders #FemaleAILeaders

Celebrations marking 1 year of the MPP and UK's Dodoma Office continued with an evening reception! British HC Marianne Young 🇬🇧 was joined by Guest of Honour, RC of Dodoma, Hon. @Senyamule_ and Hon. Minister @AnthonyMavunde 🇹🇿 to commemorate the milestone🤝

Bumper year for Tanzania UK prosperity partnership 🇬🇧🇹🇿🫱🏻‍🫲🏼

Exciting discussions at @UTPCtz with British High Commissioner Marianne Young (4th from left) Together, we explored the vital role of free media in strengthening democracy, promoting good governance, and protecting human rights in Tanzania. A credible press is essential for an informed citizenry, cohesive and democratic country l #MediaFreedom #Democracy #Tanzania @UKinTanzania @MYoungFCDO @KSimbaya

Productive dialogues between UTPC and the British High Commissioner, Marianne Young. Young congratulated @UTPCtz for the dialogues with police forces, government officials. She highlighted the importance of open communication with authorities. Saying that These discussions paves the way for reforms that enhance media freedom and strengthen democracy in Tanzania! #DialogueForChange #MediaFreedom #Tanzania @UKinTanzania @MYoungFCDO @KSimbaya

“Free and independent media are essential for a thriving democracy. As Tanzania nears general elections, the commitment to objective and impartial journalism will be crucial in empowering citizens and fostering accountability." @MYoungFCDO - British High Commissioner to Tanzania. @UKinTanzania @KSimbaya

Great to discuss vital role of free media and need to keep journalists safe with Exec Director Kenneth Simbaya and team at Union of Tanzania Press Clubs today in Dodoma @UTPCtz is playing important role in promoting dialogue to support this ahead of 🇹🇿 elections ✍️ #mediafreedom

About to kick-start at the Seed Space Tanzanite park, the launching a new partnership project between @ImsTanzania @IMSforfreemedia , UTPC and @JamiiForums that focus on “empowering journalists for informed communities” The event will also serve as the beginning of a public conversation on the impact of the digital age on the relevance of journalism in Tanzania, given the new ways in which people seek, access and use information. #FreedomOfExpression #AccessToInformation #MediaFreedom #SafetyOfJournalists #Media #Journalism #InformedCommunities

A New Media Project Launched to Support Journalists in Tanzania. Dar es Salaam, May 6, 2025, A new project to support and empower journalists in Tanzania has been launched in Dar es Salaam. A three-year project, called “Empowering Journalists for an Informed Society,” will run from 2025 to 2027. It is funded by the @EUinTZ and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), and will be implemented by @ImsTanzania @IMSforfreemedia , the Union of Tanzania Press Clubs (UTPC), and JamiiAfrica @JamiiForums At the launch, journalists and media experts discussed how journalism is more important than ever, especially in the digital age. They shared ideas about how to protect the profession and improve the quality of news in the country. One of the speakers, @Imaniluvanga , said media institutions in Tanzania should do more to protect journalists. She also said that training should focus on journalists who are passionate about learning, and that trainers should be people who actively work in journalism. She said this, will help build trust and makes the training more practical and real. Speaking at the event, UTPC Exeucutive Director @KSimbaya said the project aims to give a voice to people in the community. He added that some stories may not be welcomed by everyone, but that’s part of good journalism. He explained that through this project, they will work closely with the government to help leaders understand why free and independent journalism is important for the country. JamiiAfrica Director @macdemelo said some people may think the project is only about elections, but that’s not true. “We’re happy that the project starts before the elections and will continue during and after,” he said. He added that journalists will be trained on how to use technology to spot fake news and understand where it comes from. He also said they have built strong partnerships, including with UTPC and the Legal and Human Rights Centre (LHRC), to make sure the project is successful. IMS Executive Director Jasper Højberg also spoke during the launch. He said it is important to work together on such projects, especially since getting funding is often a challenge. He said IMS supports partnerships and wants to create a better environment for journalists to do their work. He also encouraged media outlets to find creative ways to grow and become more sustainable as businesses. Mr. Højberg noted that while press freedom in Tanzania is improving, there are still problems that need attention and this project will help to solve them. EU Deputy Ambassador Isabelle Mignucci praised the project and said it will help build a better future for the media in Tanzania. “We are working together to make sure every voice is heard and that people get correct and reliable information,” she said. She added that the EU sees a strong media sector as key to democracy and government accountability. She also noted that the project, will focus on helping young people, women, and people in rural areas who often don’t get the attention they deserve. Also speaking at the event was Mr. Holger Tausch, Head of Cooperation at the Swiss Embassy. He thanked UTPC for the work they’ve done to protect journalists. He mentioned UTPC’s efforts in tracking attacks on journalists and helping them. He also appreciates safety dialogues with the police, which have helped build better relationships. Mr. Tausch said Switzerland’s support for this project shows their long standing commitment to press freedom and journalist safety. He also referred to UTPC’s 2024 report, which recorded 20 cases of journalist violations. He praised the efforts to support those affected and emphasized the importance of continuing these safety talks across the country. Even though Tanzania has made progresns in global press freedom rankings, Mr. Tausch reminded everyone that there is still work to do. #MediaForInformedCommunity #SafetyOfJournalists #FoE #ATI

mkurugenzi wa Umoja wa Klabu za waandishi wa habari Tanzania (@UTPCtz)Keneth Simbaya akiongoza uzinduzi wa mradi wa kuwajengea uwezo waandishi kuandika habari zenye tija mradi unaofadhiliwa na IMS,UTPC na JamiiAfrica