
Joseph Mtei, a young man with special needs, has praised the Tanzanian government's decision to provide him with formal employment at a furniture manufacturing company in Dodoma. This announcement was made on June 23, 2026, during the Public Service Week celebrations by the Minister of TAMISEMI, Professor Riziki Shemdoe, who instructed the Secretary General of the Office of the President to ensure Mtei receives official employment, highlighting the government's recognition of the abilities of people with disabilities.