WAZIRI MASAUNI AONGOZA SAVE SOIL WALKATHON, ATOA WITO WA KULINDA UDONGO NA MAZINGIRA

Waziri wa Nchi, Ofisi ya Makamu wa Rais (Muungano na Mazingira), Mhe. Mhandisi Hamad Yussuf Masauni, ameongoza mamia ya wananchi na wadau mbalimbali wa mazingira katika matembezi ya Save Soil Walkathon, huku akitoa wito kwa Watanzania kushiriki kikamilifu katika juhudi za kulinda udongo na mazingira kwa ajili ya maendeleo endelevu ya taifa.

Mhe. Masauni, ambaye alikuwa mgeni rasmi wa tukio hilo, alishiriki matembezi hayo yaliyoandaliwa na Lions Club of Dar es Salaam Mazingira chini ya kaulimbiu ya “Save Soil, Save Our Future” (Linda Udongo, Linda Mustakabali Wetu).

Tukio hilo liliwakutanisha wadau wa mazingira, taasisi mbalimbali, sekta binafsi na wananchi katika kampeni ya kuongeza uelewa kuhusu umuhimu wa kuhifadhi afya ya udongo na matumizi endelevu ya rasilimali za asili.

Akizungumza baada ya matembezi hayo, Mhe. Masauni alisema afya ya udongo ni msingi wa usalama wa chakula, uhifadhi wa mazingira na ustawi wa uchumi wa taifa, hivyo kuna umuhimu wa kila Mtanzania kushiriki katika juhudi za kuutunza.

"Udongo ni rasilimali muhimu inayobeba maisha yetu ya kila siku. Bila udongo wenye afya hatuwezi kuwa na usalama wa chakula, mazingira bora wala maendeleo endelevu. Ni wajibu wa kila Mtanzania kushiriki katika juhudi za kulinda mazingira na kutumia ardhi kwa njia zinazohifadhi uhai wake kwa manufaa ya kizazi cha sasa na kijacho," alisema Mhe. Masauni.

Katika kuonesha kwa vitendo dhamira ya kulinda mazingira, Mhe. Masauni pia alipanda mti ikiwa ni ishara ya kujitolea katika uhifadhi wa udongo na mazingira pamoja na kuhamasisha wananchi kushiriki katika upandaji miti kama sehemu ya juhudi za kukabiliana na athari za mabadiliko ya tabianchi na uharibifu wa ardhi.

Kwa upande wake, Rais wa Lions Club of Dar es Salaam Mazingira, Lion Ramadevi, alisema Save Soil Walkathon ni sehemu ya kampeni pana inayolenga kuhamasisha jamii kutambua mchango mkubwa wa udongo katika maendeleo ya kiuchumi, kijamii na kimazi-ngira.

"Save Soil Walkathon si matembezi pekee, bali ni harakati ya kuhamasisha mabadiliko ya tabia na kuwajengea wananchi uelewa wa umuhimu wa kulinda udongo. Tunataka kuona jamii, taasisi na sekta binafsi zikichukua hatua za pamoja katika kuhifadhi mazingira kwa mustakabali wa taifa letu," alisema Lion Ramadevi.

Naye Esther Msuya, Meneja wa Afya, Usalama, Ulinzi na Mazingira (HSSE) wa GSG Energies, alisema kampuni hiyo itaendelea kuunga mkono mipango na kampeni zinazolenga uhifadhi wa mazingira na maendeleo endelevu nchini.

"Kulinda mazingira ni jukumu la kila mmoja wetu. GSG Energies tunaamini kuwa maendeleo ya kweli lazima yaende sambamba na uhifadhi wa mazingira."

"Ushiriki wetu katika Save Soil Walkathon unaonesha dhamira yetu ya kusaidia juhudi za kuongeza uelewa wa jamii na kulinda rasilimali za asili kwa manufaa ya vizazi vijavyo."

"Tutaendelea kushirikiana na Serikali, taasisi na wadau mbalimbali katika kutekeleza miradi na kampeni zinazochochea utunzaji wa mazingira, matumizi bora ya rasilimali za asili na maendeleo endelevu nchini," alisema Esther Msuya.

Save Soil Walkathon imeonesha nguvu ya ushirikiano kati ya Serikali, asasi za kiraia, sekta binafsi na wananchi katika kuendeleza agenda ya utunzaji wa mazingira. Washiriki walihamasishwa kuchukua hatua za vitendo ikiwemo upandaji miti, matumizi bora ya ardhi, uhifadhi wa vyanzo vya maji na ulinzi wa rasilimali za asili kwa ajili ya mustakabali wa taifa.

Wadhamini wa Save Soil Walkathon:

• GSG Energies
• META JCB
• SRL
• UHAI Pure Drinking Water
• ISUZU Tanzania

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PROF. NAGU ARIDHISHWA NA HUDUMA ZINAZOTOLEWA BANDA JUMUISHI LA OFISI YA WAZIRI MKUU SABASABA

   

Na. Mwandishi Wetu - Dar es Salaam | Naibu Katibu Mkuu anayeshughulikia Afya katika Ofisi ya Waziri Mkuu – TAMISEMI, Prof. Tumaini Nagu, ametembelea Banda Jumuishi la Ofisi ya Waziri Mkuu na Taasisi zake katika Maonesho ya 50 ya Kimataifa ya Biashara (Sabasaba 2026) yanayoendelea katika Viwanja vya Mwalimu Julius Nyerere, jijini Dar es Salaam, na kupongeza ubora wa huduma zinazotolewa kwa wananchi.

Akiwa katika ziara hiyo, Prof. Nagu amepata fursa ya kutembelea sehemu mbalimbali za banda hilo na kupokea maelezo kuhusu huduma na mifumo mbalimbali inayowezesha wananchi kupata taarifa na huduma zinazotolewa na Ofisi ya Waziri Mkuu pamoja na taasisi zake.

Amesema banda hilo limekuwa jukwaa muhimu la kuwaelimisha wananchi kuhusu utekelezaji wa programu na miradi ya maendeleo inayolenga kuboresha utoaji wa huduma za kijamii, hususan katika sekta ya afya, elimu, utawala bora na maendeleo ya serikali za mitaa.

Prof. Nagu amewapongeza watumishi wanaohudumu katika banda hilo kwa kujituma, kutoa elimu kwa ufasaha na kuhakikisha kila mwananchi anayefika anapata huduma na taarifa sahihi zinazomwezesha kufahamu shughuli zinazotekelezwa na Serikali kupitia Ofisi ya Waziri Mkuu.

Aidha, amewataka kuendelea kutumia maonesho hayo kama fursa ya kusikiliza maoni ya wananchi, kupokea changamoto zao na kutoa ufafanuzi wa kina kuhusu huduma zinazotolewa, ili kuongeza uelewa na kuimarisha uhusiano kati ya Serikali na wananchi.

"Banda Jumuishi la Ofisi ya Waziri Mkuu limeendelea kuvutia maelfu ya wananchi wanaotembelea Maonesho ya Sabasaba, ambapo wamekuwa wakipata elimu na huduma mbalimbali zinazotolewa na Ofisi hii pamoja na taasisi zake kwa lengo la kuboresha ustawi wa wananchi na kuharakisha maendeleo ya Taifa, hivyo wananchi endeleeni kuitumia fursa ya uwepo wa ofisi hii katika maonesho haya," alisema Dkt. Nagu

Aidha,ametumia nafasi hiyo kuipongeza Mamlaka ya Maendeleo ya Biashara Tanzania (TANTRADE) pamoja na Taasisi nyingine zilizowezesha mafanikio ya maonesho hayo huku akiiasa jamii kuendelea kutembelea banda hilo na kupata elimu.

Maonesho ya 50 ya Biashara ya Kimataifa ya Dar es Salaam yanaendelea katika viwanja vya Mwalimu Julius Nyerere chini ya kaulimbiu isemayo, "Maonesho ya Biashara ya Kimataifa ya Sabasaba ni Fahari ya Tanzania," yakilenga kukuza biashara, uwekezaji na ubunifu nchini.

Miongoni mwa Taasisi za Ofisi ya Waziri Mkuu zilizoshiriki ni pamoja na PSSSF, WCF, NSSF, OSHA, NEEC, TNBC, CMA, TACAIDS, DCEA,Ofisi ya Msajili wa Vyama vya Siasa, DART, TARURA, Chuo cha Serikali za Mitaa(LGTI) pamoja na Shirika la Masoko Kariakoo.

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DP WORLD DRIVES RECORD EFFICIENCY AND VESSEL PERFORMANCE AT DAR ES SALAAM PORT

90%+ reduction in discharge time highlights two years of operational transformation

DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA – 8th July 2026: DP World Dar Es Salaam has achieved record vessel performance and reduced cargo discharge times by more than 90% at the Port of Dar es Salaam, marking a major milestone in the terminal’s transformation since commencing operations in April 2024.

Operating under a 30-year concession, DP World continues to invest in modernising and expanding the port to support the country’s long-term trade ambitions.

DP World has shifted the port to modern roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) operations, enabling it to handle larger, more complex vessels safely, while reducing supply chain costs and supporting trade competitiveness and economic growth.

This transformation has delivered a more than 90% reduction in discharge time for comparable cargo, from over 300 hours to under 28 hours, setting a new benchmark for efficiency at the port.

In quarter one, the port achieved another operational milestone, with the arrival of M/V RAMHAN. At 240 metres length overall, it is the longest vessel ever to call at the Dar Es Salaam port with capacity for up to 7,790 vehicles. The vessel discharged 779 car equivalent units (CEUs) of predominantly heavy-duty vehicles in just over 27 hours.

Mohammed Akoojee, DP World Africa CEO and MD, said, “Our continued investment in the Port of Dar es Salaam reflects DP World's long-term commitment to Africa's economic growth and integration into global trade networks. Through our partnership with the Tanzania Ports Authority, we are not only modernising critical infrastructure, but we are also enabling regional integration, reducing trade barriers, and creating sustainable economic opportunities.”

Martin Jacob, CEO, Tanzania, DP World, said: “Over the past two years, we have fundamentally improved how cargo moves through the Port of Dar es Salaam. Faster turnaround, higher capacity and the ability to handle larger, more complex vessels are strengthening Tanzania’s position as a regional trade gateway to East Africa while delivering benefits for customers, businesses and the wider economy.”

The transition to handling cargo through Pure Car and Truck Carriers (PCTC), implemented in collaboration with the Tanzania Ports Authority, has enabled faster, safer and more efficient discharge of heavy-duty vehicles. This shift from general cargo operations has driven consistent performance gains across cargo categories and strengthened Dar es Salaam’s position as a competitive trade hub in East Africa.

Key Features / Impact

• 90%+ reduction in discharge time: From over 300 hours to under 28 hours for similar cargo.

• Record vessel handling: Longest vessel at 240m LOA successfully received and discharged.

• Increased capacity and efficiency: Commencement of PCTC operations improving speed and safety.

• Economic impact: Reduced logistics costs supporting productivity, GDP growth and trade competitiveness.

• Workforce development: More than 2,900 Tanzanians employed and supported through ongoing operational and safety training.

To support growing cargo volumes and larger vessel calls, DP World continues to invest in workforce capability and safety at the port. More than 2,900 Tanzanians are employed at the terminal, with employees completing internationally recognised certifications and specialised operational and emergency response training to support safe, efficient and reliable operations.

For more insights into how DP World is reshaping global trade, visit our website: www.dpworld.com

For media enquiries, please contact:

Keitumetse Masike

Director: Business and Strategic Communication Africa

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About DP World

DP World is reshaping the future of global trade to improve lives everywhere. Operating across six continents with a team of over 125,000 employees, we combine global infrastructure and local expertise to deliver seamless supply chain solutions. From Ports and Terminals to Marine Services, Logistics and Technology, we leverage innovation to create better ways to trade, minimizing disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.

In Africa, DP World employs almost 30, 000 people, has a fleet of 6,300 vehicles, and operates in more than 50 markets.

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ABSA BANK TANZANIA DONATES TZS 20 MILLION TO SUPPORT LIFE-SAVING CARDIAC TREATMENT FOR CHILDREN

Absa Bank Tanzania Managing Director, Mr. Obedi Laiser (second left), speaks during the signing ceremony of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the bank and the Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute (JKCI). During the event, the bank donated TZS 20 million to support life-saving cardiac treatment for children from underprivileged families. The ceremony was held at JKCI in Dar es Salaam yesterday. From left are Absa Bank Tanzania Company Secretary, Mr. Desmond Malyi; JKCI Executive Director, Dr. Peter Kisenge; Global Medicare General Manager, Mr. Daniel Lazaro; and JKCI Legal Officer, Ms. Ummukulthum Said.

In a bid to support community welfare through its corporate citizenship initiatives, Absa Bank Tanzania has donated TZS 20 million to support treatment for children living with heart disease across Tanzania.

The support will be provided through the Heart Team Africa Foundation (HTAF), a non-governmental organization established by the Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute (JKCI), to help children from vulnerable backgrounds access life-saving cardiac treatment and care.

Speaking at the MoU signing ceremony in Dar es Salaam yesterday, Absa Bank Tanzania Managing Director, Mr. Obedi Laiser, said the partnership reflects the Bank's commitment to being an active Force for Good in the communities it serves.

“Our purpose is to be a Force for Good in everything we do, and this partnership is a reflection of that commitment in action. We recognize the remarkable work undertaken by the JCKI in providing specialized cardiac care to children and families across Tanzania. By joining forces through this MoU, we are helping to expand access to life-saving treatment for children living with heart disease and offering hope to families facing significant health and financial challenges."

“Every child deserves the opportunity to live a healthy and productive life, by investing in their health today, we are investing in their future stories, the well-being of their families and the long-term prosperity of our communities. We are honoured to partner with Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute in this important initiative and contribute to improving the lives of children across Tanzania,” he added.

Receiving the donation, JKCI Executive Director, Dr. Peter Kisenge commended Absa Bank Tanzania for its support, noting that the contribution will help expand access to critical cardiac treatment for children living with heart disease.

He said that heart diseases are increasing rapidly worldwide, including in Tanzania, the victims also include children, with more than 70 percent born with the condition, in addition to those who develop it after birth.

“This support comes at a crucial time for many children and families in need of specialized cardiac care,” he said. “Beyond helping us save lives, it highlights the important role that partnerships between the private sector and healthcare institutions can play in strengthening healthcare delivery and improving patient outcomes in Tanzania."

“I thank His Excellency the President and his government for covering more than 70 percent of the costs, on behalf of the JKCI Board and on behalf of the government, for the way you continue to support Her Excellency President Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan in restoring hope and giving people love. Absa has acted and fulfilled exactly what the President requires”, added Dr. Kisenge.

Some of the parents who benefited from the support, including Mariam Athumani, whose child, Lightness has already undergone heart surgery, and Adam Nuhu, whose child, Ajmalbey is awaiting surgery, expressed their gratitude to Absa Bank while appealing to other institutions to volunteer their assistance, given the immense challenges faced by parents of children with heart conditions.

Absa affirms that the donation underscores the financial institution’s unwavering commitment to empowering Africa’s tomorrow, together… one story at a time. By supporting access to life-saving cardiac treatment for children with heart disease, the initiative aims to improve health outcomes, alleviate the financial burden on affected families, and foster healthier, more resilient communities across the country.

Absa Bank Tanzania Managing Director, Mr. Obedi Laiser (second left), and Executive Director of Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute (JKCI), Dr. Peter Kisenge, sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) formalising a partnership between the two institutions during a ceremony at which the bank also donated TZS 20 million to support cardiac treatment for children from underprivileged families. The event was held at JKCI in Dar es Salaam yesterday. From left are Absa Bank Tanzania Company Secretary, Mr. Desmond Malyi, and Global Medicare General Manager, Mr. Daniel Lazaro.

Absa Bank Tanzania Managing Director, Mr. Obedi Laiser (second left), and Executive Director of the Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute (JKCI), Dr. Peter Kisenge, exchange the signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), shortly after formalising the partnership between the two institutions. During the ceremony, Absa Bank Tanzania also donated TZS 20 million to support cardiac treatment for children from underprivileged families. The event took place at JKCI in Dar es Salaam yesterday. From left are Absa Bank Tanzania Company Secretary, Mr. Desmond Malyi, and Global Medicare General Manager, Mr. Daniel Lazaro.

Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute (JKCI), Executive Director, Dr. Peter Kisenge (fourth right), and Managing Director of Absa Bank Tanzania, Mr. Obedi Laiser (to his right), poses for a group photograph with parents and children receiving cardiac treatment at the institute, shortly after the event in Dar es Salaam yesterday.

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ABSA BANK TANZANIA DRIVES SME GROWTH ON WORLD ENTREPRENEURS’ DAY

Head of Commercial Banking at Absa Bank Tanzania, Mr. Victor Nchimbi, engages with entrepreneurs on the bank’s services, particularly those tailored for macro, small, and medium-sized enterprises, during the World Entrepreneurs’ Day celebrations in Dar es Salaam recently, where Absa was among the sponsoring institutions. The event brought together over 350 entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and policymakers under the Ministry of Industry and Trade to champion the growth of enterprises that power the nation’s economic engine.

Recognizing the vital contribution of women entrepreneurs to the country's economic growth, Absa Bank Tanzania has continued to encourage women entrepreneurs to open the bank's SHE Account, which offers a range of benefits.

Among these are no monthly account maintenance fees, no transaction charges, and the ability to conduct transactions in both Tanzanian shillings and foreign currencies.

Speaking during the World Entrepreneurs Day celebrations held recently in Dar es Salaam, where Absa was one of the event's sponsors, the bank's Head of Commerial Banking, Mr. Victor Nchimbi, said that through the Absa’s SHE Account, women entrepreneurs also receive specialized training on how to successfully manage and grow their businesses.

"As a key stakeholder in the entrepreneurship sector and in recognition of the important role entrepreneurs play in Tanzania, we have introduced a range of services tailored to support them. These include affordable financing, digital banking solutions, and, as reflected in today's celebrations where the majority of participants are women, our SHE Account, which is specifically designed to economically empower women," he said.

Also speaking at the event, Ms. Maua Jumanne, an entrepreneur in the cosmetics business, noted that limited knowledge about business capital, access to financing, and effective business management remains a major challenge for many women entrepreneurs. She urged banks to place greater emphasis on providing education and support in these areas.

"I encourage banks to reach out to us and provide financial literacy on business capital and loans that can help small entrepreneurs grow our businesses and reduce our dependence on exploitative informal lenders," Ms. Maua said.

Absa Bank remains committed to creating accessible platforms where micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) can exchange best business practices, access financing opportunities, and foster innovation, while advancing the bank's purpose of 'Empowering Africa's tomorrow, together one story at a time.'

02: Business Banking Product Manager at Absa Bank Tanzania, Ms. Devroda Kagusa (right), engages attendees at the Absa booth during the World Entrepreneurs’ Day celebrations in Dar es Salaam recently. She highlighted the bank’s tailored services for macro, small and medium-sized enterprises. Absa Bank proudly supported the event as one of its key sponsors. The event brought together over 350 entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and policymakers under the Ministry of Industry and Trade to champion the growth of enterprises that power the nation’s economic engine.

03: Absa Bank Customer Service Officer, Ms. Mboni Sabura (center), speaks with entrepreneurs about the bank’s offerings, including the Absa’s She account tailored for women entrepreneurs, during the World Entrepreneurs’ Day celebrations in Dar es Salaam recently. On the right is Ms. Devroda Kagusa, Business Banking Product Manager. Absa Bank was honored to be among the sponsoring institutions of the event. The event brought together over 350 entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and policymakers under the Ministry of Industry and Trade to champion the growth of enterprises that power the nation’s economic engine.

Absa Bank Tanzania Banking Product Manager, Ms. Devroda Kagusa (right), Business, engages with entrepreneurs on the bank’s services, particularly those tailored for macro, small, and medium-sized enterprises, during the World Entrepreneurs’ Day celebrations in Dar es Salaam recently, where Absa was among the sponsoring institutions. The event brought together over 350 entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and policymakers under the Ministry of Industry and Trade to champion the growth of enterprises that power the nation’s economic engine.

Facilitators and entrepreneurs pose for a group photo at the conclusion of the World Entrepreneurs’ Day celebrations, in Dar es Salaam recently. Absa Bank was proud to stand among the sponsoring institutions that made the occasion possible. The event brought together over 350 entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and policymakers under the Ministry of Industry and Trade to champion the growth of enterprises that power the nation’s economic engine.

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OWM YASISITIZA UJUMUISHWAJI WA WATU WENYE ULEMAVU KATIKA MIPANGO YA TAIFA

Na Mwandishi Wetu – Dar es Salaam | SERIKALI imeendelea kusisitiza dhamira yake ya kuhakikisha Watu Wenye Ulemavu wanapata nafasi sawa katika nyanja zote za maendeleo, ikiwa ni pamoja na kijamii, kiuchumi na kisiasa, kupitia sera, sheria na mipango jumuishi inayotekelezwa nchini.

Hayo yamebainishwa na Katibu Mkuu, Ofisi ya Waziri Mkuu (Sera, Bunge, Uratibu na Wenye Ulemavu) Dkt. Jim Yonazi wakati wa ufunguzi wa kikao kazi kilichowakutanisha viongozi wa vyama vya Watu Wenye Ulemavu na mashirika yasiyo ya kiserikali kujadili utekelezaji wa sera, sheria na miongozo ya ujumuishaji nchini.

Amesema hatua kubwa zimeendelea kuchukuliwa katika kuhakikisha hakuna mwananchi anayeachwa nyuma, ambapo Sera ya Taifa ya Watu Wenye Ulemavu ya mwaka 2004 pamoja na Sheria Na. 9 ya mwaka 2010 zimekuwa msingi muhimu wa utekelezaji wa haki na usawa kwa kundi hilo.

“Serikali itaendelea kuhakikisha kuwa kila sera, mpango na huduma inayotekelezwa nchini inazingatia ujumuishaji wa Watu Wenye Ulemavu tangu hatua ya upangaji, utekelezaji, ufuatiliaji hadi tathmini, ili kuhakikisha hakuna anayebaki nyuma,” amesema Dkt. Jim Yonazi.

Aidha, amesisitiza umuhimu wa mawasiliano bora na uratibu imara kati ya Serikali, vyama vya Watu Wenye Ulemavu na mashirika yasiyo ya kiserikali, akibainisha kuwa ushirikiano huo ni msingi muhimu wa kuongeza ufanisi wa utekelezaji wa shughuli za maendeleo.

Amesema ujumuishaji si jukumu la sekta moja pekee, bali ni wajibu wa kila taasisi, kila sekta na kila mdau wa maendeleo. “Tunapaswa kufanya kazi kwa pamoja ili kuhakikisha huduma zote zinamfikia kila mwananchi kwa usawa,” alisisitiza.

Dkt. Yonazi pia ametoa wito wa kuimarishwa kwa mifumo ya mawasiliano inayowezesha Watu Wenye Ulemavu kupata taarifa kwa urahisi, ikiwemo matumizi ya lugha ya alama, maandishi ya Breli, teknolojia saidizi na mifumo mingine jumuishi.

“Serikali inatambua mchango mkubwa unaotolewa na vyama vya Watu Wenye Ulemavu pamoja na mashirika yasiyo ya kiserikali katika kutoa huduma za utetezi wa haki, elimu kwa umma, mafunzo ya kujenga uwezo, uwezeshaji kiuchumi, huduma za afya, elimu jumuishi na ushauri wa kitaalamu,” amesema.

Katika hatua nyingine, Dkt. Yonazi amesema kuwa pamoja na jitihada ambazo Serikali imeendelea kuzichukua, bado wanakabiliwa na changamoto mbalimbali zinazohitaji ushirikiano wa wadau wote.

Amesema changamoto hizo ni pamoja na uelewa usioridhisha kuhusu masuala ya ujumuishaji katika baadhi ya sekta, utekelezaji usiofanana wa sera na sheria, pamoja na changamoto za upatikanaji wa huduma jumuishi zinazokidhi mahitaji ya Watu Wenye Ulemavu.

“Kutokana na hali hiyo, kikao hiki ni muhimu sana kwa kuwa kinatoa fursa ya kujadili kwa kina namna bora ya kuimarisha ujumuishaji wa huduma katika sekta zote.”

Awali, Makamu Mwenyekiti wa Shirikisho la Vyama vya Watu Wenye Ulemavu Tanzania (SHIVYAWATA), Bi. Tungi Mwanjala, ameiomba Serikali kuendelea kuangalia uwezekano wa kuwatambua watoto wa wazazi wenye ulemavu ili waweze kunufaika na fursa mbalimbali za maendeleo, ikiwemo kupata mikopo ya elimu ya juu kwa urahisi.

Bi.Mwanjala ameeleza kuwa, Serikali imepiga hatua kubwa kwa kukamilisha muongozo na mfumo wa utambuzi wa watu wenye ulemavu, lakini bado kuna haja ya kupanua utambuzi huo kwa watoto wa wazazi wenye ulemavu.

"Tunashukuru Serikali kwa kukamilisha muongozo na mfumo wa kutambua watu wenye ulemavu. Hata hivyo, tunaomba pia watoto wetu watambuliwe kupitia mfumo maalumu utakaowezesha kupata vitambulisho, jambo litakalowarahisishia kupata mikopo ya elimu ya juu na fursa nyingine za maendeleo ikiwamo ajira kwa kuzingatia utaratibu uliopo," amesema.

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