By Anthony John In Tanga City, where young people constitute a significant nearly 39% of the total population, the TangaYetu initiative has emerged as an absolutely crucial force for tangible progress. It has profoundly empowered young individuals through a dynamic range of strategic initiatives spanning skills development, robust entrepreneurship, essential digital literacy, and vital environmental conservation. Fadhili Sesia, Tanga’s…

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By Anthony John A prominent psychologist, educator, and counselor, Sadaka Gandi, affectionately known as Aunt Sadaka, brought her deep understanding of Tanga’s unique culture and its people to her crucial role as a member of the TangaYetu Steering Committee. Her unwavering passion for transforming communities was a driving force behind her profound involvement in TangaYetu Phase One, an initiative…

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TANGA, Tanzania – In an era of accelerating urban evolution, Tanga City is emerging as a beacon of transformative growth and youth-driven innovation, largely propelled by the ambitious TangaYetu initiative. This groundbreaking endeavor, passionately championed by local leadership and significantly supported by Fondation Botnar, embodies a bold vision: to mold Tanga into a truly “Smart City”—a sustainable, inclusive urban…

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🌍 From Paris to Tanga: A Passion for Community-Driven Change Morgan Egerton, a French-born program manager with a deep commitment to transformative development, is making waves in Tanga, Tanzania — quite literally. Driven by a belief in community-driven change, Morgan has become a key force behind the MAWIMBI Project , a groundbreaking initiative led by INNCO to strengthen Tanga’s…

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  Launched in 2019 with support from Switzerland’s Fondation Botnar, the TangaYetu initiative aims to improve the health, education, and economic prospects for Tanga’s youth. Coordinated by Patrick Waziri, its first phase (2019-2024) has seen numerous projects targeting mindset change, entrepreneurship, sustainable livelihoods in fishing and poultry, educational enhancements, and urban renewal. As TangaYetu transitions into its second phase,…

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Tanga’s Youth-Led Revolution: A Blueprint for Urban Transformation In just four short years, the TangaYetu Initiative, a powerful collaboration between the Botnar Foundation and Tanga City Council, has ignited a profound transformation in Tanga. By channelling the boundless energy of its youth, the initiative is redefining the city’s future, proving that young people can be the master architects of…

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The recent announcement by the East African Development Bank (EADB) to inject TZS 63.2 billion into Tanzania’s financial sector is a timely and welcome step. This critical capital injection, which will support institutions such as TIB Development Bank, Azania Bank, and the Tanzania Mortgage Refinance Company (TMRC), is set to unlock credit for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), expand…

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Dar es Salaam, June 23, 2025 – In a significant move to stimulate Tanzania’s economy, the East African Development Bank (EADB) has signed three major financial agreements with leading financial institutions in the country, unlocking a total of TZS 63.2 billion aimed at supporting Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), housing projects, and overall economic growth. Speaking during the signing…

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