Union of Tanzania Press Clubs

A Visit to Media Club of Kilimanjaro: After visiting the Kilimanjaro Regional Commissioner’s office, Ambassador Charlotta Ozaki visited the Media Club of Kilimanjaro (MECKI). During her visit, she met with Press Club leaders and members and she was briefed about the activities that MECKI implement in Kilimanjaro region. The Ambassador was informed that the Media Club of Kilimanjaro has continued to work in close collaboration with the regional government officials in different areas. The Press Club also outlined its participation in events that contribute to the growth of freedom of expression and press freedom, such as the World Press Freedom Day (WPFD) at the regional level. Among other things, Ambassador Charlotta wanted to understand the benefits that members receive from being the member of the press Club. One member mentioned that through the press  club, they receive professional training on journalism skills and also support in ensuring the safety of members. Additionally, the Ambassador wanted to know how journalists make their living. It was explained that many journalists are not formally employed and thus rely on transportation fares provided by news sources. Regarding the coming elections in Tanzania, the Ambassador wanted to know the role of the media in elections, whether they are pressured to lean towards one side or if they report with professionalism. It was explained that election reporting often depends heavily on the policies of media outlets. However, journalists expressed their gratitude for the opportunity provided by President Samia, which allows journalists to report freely, unlike in the past when journalists were fearful due to threats and intimidations. The Ambassador also wanted to know what challenges female journalists face while at work. It was explained that one of the major challenges faced by women journalists in Kilimanjaro is sexual harassment. Journalists also wanted to know from the Ambassador what strategies have helped countries like Sweden achieve press freedom and freedom of expression. The Ambassador responded that Sweden respects its constitution, and freedom of expression is a constitutional issue that must be well upheld. Additionally, Sweden has strong organizations that support freedom of expression and media freedom. @SuluhuSamia @wizarahmth @JerrySilaa @SweAmbTZ @SwedeninTZ @unescodar @IMSforfreemedia @ImsTanzania @KSimbaya @deo_nsokolo

Je, wewe ni mwandishi wa habari na ungependa kushiriki katika Fellowship ya miezi tisa kuhusu uandishi wa habari za maslahi kwa umma (Public Interest Journalism - PIJ). Jisajili sasa na ujaze fomu kupitia kiungo (link) hiki:
fellowship.utpc.or.tz/auth au scan kwenye QR Code. Tafadhali soma maelekezo yote kwa makini kabla ya kuanza kujaza fomu. Unaweza kuomba kushikiri Fellowship ya kipindi cha pili (Cohort 2) au Fellowship ya kipindi cha tatu (Cohort 3). Programu hii ya *PIJ Fellowship* inaratibiwa na Umoja wa Klabu za Waandishi wa Habari Tanzania (UTPC) kwa kushirikiana na International Media Support (IMS) pamoja na JamiiAfrica.

I had the opportunity to participate in a panel discussion on “Why Public Interest Journalism (PIJ) Matters More Than Ever” held on Mount Meru Hotel in Arusha. @UTPCtz @TanzMediaFund

Waandishi wa habari tuhakikishe kuwa tunakuwa relevant kila siku. Vyombo vya habari ni muhimu kuwa na Business Model mahususi kwa ajili ya kuisaidia Tasnia ya Habari na sio Self Interest. Historia inaonyesha wamiliki wa vyombo vya habari wana-andaa business model ambazo zinawasaidia kwenye mambo yao mengine kiuchumi ila sio kwa ajili ya vyombo vya habari na tija kwa wananchi. - Dr. Rose Reuben @TAMWA_ #WPFD2026 #PromotingPressFreedom #HumanRights #SafetyAndSecurity #PublicInterestJournalism @ImsTanzania @MediaConvergecy @unescodar @TAMWA_ @ElimikaWikiendi @EditorsForums @mctanzania @tzDiscovery

Nchi ya kidemokrasia haipaswi kufungia chombo cha habari kiholela. Hata pale inapodaiwa kuwa kuna sababu za kuchukua hatua dhidi ya chombo fulani, serikali inapaswa kuwasilisha hoja zake mahakamani ili mahakama itoe uamuzi wa haki na huru. Aidha, maamuzi hayo yanapaswa kujengwa juu ya ushahidi wa kweli unaoonyesha kuwa chombo hicho kinahatarisha usalama wa taifa, lakini si kwa sababu tu kimeihoji serikali kuhusu uwajibikaji au kimeibua hoja za maslahi ya umma.- Ernest Singura @mctanzania #WPFD2026 #PromotingPressFreedom #HumanRights #SafetyAndSecurity #PublicInterestJournalism @ImsTanzania @MediaConvergecy @unescodar @TAMWA_ @ElimikaWikiendi @EditorsForums @mctanzania

Waandishi wa habari, ili kurudisha imani kwa wananchi, ni lazima tuondokane na scoop journalism na badala yake tujikite katika kuandaa habari zenye maslahi kwa umma. Hizi ni habari zinazotulazimu kwenda kwa kina, kufanya uchunguzi wa kina, na kukusanya taarifa sahihi zitakazosaidia jamii kufanya maamuzi sahihi na kuwawajibisha wenye mamlaka - Dr. Rose Reuben @TAMWA_ @MediaConvergecy @unescodar @ElimikaWikiendi @EditorsForums #WPFD2026 #PromotingPressFreedom #HumanRights #SafetyAndSecurity #PublicInterestJournalism

Sekta ya habari Tanzania ni kama yatima. Vyombo vya habari vinaendelea ku-survive kwa kusuasua. Tasnia yetu bado hakuna mfumo thabiti utakaohakikisha vyombo vya habari vinakuwa sustainable - @jackielawrencem #WPFD2026 #PublicInterestJournalism #MediaFreedom #JournalismMatters #TruthMatters @MediaConvergecy @ImsTanzania @unescodar @ElimikaWikiendi

Why does Public Interest Journalism matter now more than ever? Join us for a powerful conversation on the future of journalism, truth, accountability, and stories that serve the public good. Be part of the voices shaping media that informs, protects, and empowers communities. 📍 Room 2, Mount Meru Hotel 🗓️ April 29, 2026 ⏰ 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM #WPFD2026 #PublicInterestJournalism #MediaFreedom #JournalismMatters #TruthMatters @IMSforfreemedia @ImsTanzania @MediaConvergecy @unescodar @TAMWA_ @ElimikaWikiendi

What is threatening innovation in the media sector in Tanzania? Panel Response: Ignorance, Fear of changes, #WPFD2026 #PromotingPressFreedom #HumanRights #SafetyAndSecurity #PublicInterestJournalism

"When we invest in Journalism, we invest in people, prosperity and peace" - Michel Toto #WPFD2026 #PromotingPressFreedom #HumanRights #SafetyAndSecurity #PublicInterestJournalism @unescodar @IMSforfreemedia @MediaConvergecy @ElimikaWikiendi @TAMWA_

On 17th February, the Union of Tanzania Press Clubs (UTPC), through the Empowering Journalists for Informed Communities project, convened a dynamic Community Seminar in Geita, coordinated by the Geita Press Club. The platform brought together journalists and community members to openly discuss pressing local concerns. The community seminar was participated by different community groups including, people with disabilities, small scale miners, famers, pastoralists, small scale traders and CSO’s that works direct with communities In this session many Issues were raised which were concern to Geita community and these issues were captured by journalists who will now reach-out to their respective sources for story developing. This engagement is a practical step in strengthening Public Interest Journalism where journalists listen directly to citizens and transform community concerns into fact-based, impactful stories. By acting as a bridge between the public and decision-makers, the media helps ensure accountability, amplify marginalised voices, and stimulate informed public dialogue. When communities speak and journalists respond with responsible reporting, trust grows and democratic participation is strengthened. This initiative is funded by the European Union and the Embassy of Switzerland in Tanzania and is implemented in partnership between UTPC and International Media Support (IMS). @EUinTZ @IMSforfreemedia @ms_faustaTZ @rashweatm

TANZIA! TANZIA! TANZIA! Mazishi ya marehemu Ulimboka Mwakilili yatafanyika siku ya Jumamosi tarehe 21/02/2026 nyumbani kwake Igawilo Uyole Mbeya. Mungu ailaze roho ya marehemu mahala pema peponi. Amina

Today I met with @UTPCtz and Iringa Press Club @ipcmkombozitv We spoke about the key role media plays in strengthening democracy and UTPC's important capacity building work and advocacy on media freedom.

“3 out of 4 people cannot verify information, and this is a problem we all know. The chances of these 3 spreading misinformation is high,” - Nuzulack Dausen, CEO of @NuktaAfrica speaking during the Innovation Lab and Design Thinking Workshop in Arusha.

“Kila ubunifu tunaofanya lazima uendane na mazingira sahihi. Popote tunapofanya kazi, tunabuni bidhaa zinazolingana na uhalisia wa watu tunaowahudumia,” - Innocent Mangu, Mkuu wa Idara ya Uhakiki na Uthibitishaji wa Taarifa wa JamiiAfrica (@JamiiForums) #FactChecking #Innovation

📍 Arusha, Tanzania | Dec 1–5, 2025 International Media Support (IMS), Jamii Africa (@JamiiForums) and @UTPCtz are hosting a Design Thinking & Innovation Lab bringing together 21 participants from 7 Tanzanian media houses. #IdeaLab #Factchecking #MediaInnovation

We stand behind the call for justice and reconciliation built on collective and inclusive commitment to healing.

Matukio Baada ya Uchaguzi 2025: Namna Majirani Nane Walivyouwawa Kinyerezi Dar es Salaam Mpaka sasa kunguru na nzi wamezuka eneo ambapo majirani nane wa mtaa wa Kanga-Kariakoo, Kinyerezi, jijini hapa, walipouwawa. Kabla ya mvua kunyesha Novemba 4, 2025, harufu ya kifo ilikua ndiyo alama ya eneo hilo. Mvua iliweza kusafisha baadhi ya mabaki ya viungo vya binadamu yaliyokuwa yamebaki, ikiwemo damu nzito. Tukio hili lilitokea usiku wa kuamkia Novemba 3, 2025, majira ya saa tisa. Majirani hao waliuwawa zamu kwa zamu kwa kupigwa risasi. Hii ni baada ya kuambiwa wajilaze nyuso zao zikiangalia ardhi, na kuamrishwa kusali sala ya mwisho. Majirani hao ambao nyumba zao zimefuatana katika mstari mmoja, walikuwa ni afisa polisi mstaafu, walimu wawili, dereva, wauza duka wawili, afisa wa benki na mfanyabiashara ndogondogo. “Hapa kulikua hakufai kabla ya hii mvua kunyesha, wao walikuja wakamwagia mchanga, lakini kulikua hakufai, mvua imesafisha safisha, kidogo,” moja ya majirani alitueleza hali baada ya mauaji hayo. Tukio hili lilianza baada ya  duka la jumla lililopo katika mtaa huo kusikika kuwa limevamiwa na vibaka. Polisi mstaafu aliwaongoza majirani wenzake kwenda kuimarisha ulinzi katika eneo hilo, ambapo pia aliamua kupiga simu na kuita polisi. Polisi wenye silaha walivyofika kwenye eneo hilo waliwaamrisha wote kulala chini. Licha ya kujitetea, hoja zao hazikuweza kufua dafu. Waligawanywa makundi mawili, wakitenganishwa na barabara ambayo imegawanya makazi yao, upande wa kulia na kushoto, wengine wakawekwa karibu na duka hilo la jumla, na wengine wakawekwa upande wa pili, pembeni ya nguzo ya umeme. Soma Zaidi>>>thechanzo.com/2025/11/09/mat…

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