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Victoria Mwanziva, the District Commissioner of Lindi, has urged 60 students benefiting from vocational training under the 'Dumisha Amani' project, funded by international organizations including UNPDF and UNDP-Tanzania, to form skill groups. This initiative aims to facilitate easier access to loans from the government. Mwanziva issued these directives on July 4, 2026.
Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa led a fundraising initiative to purchase land for the proposed Kimang’eti Technical Training Institute in Chemuche Ward, Malava Sub County. The Governor emphasized that the establishment of the institute would enhance access to technical and vocational education, providing young people with essential practical skills for competitiveness in the job market.
More than 5,000 students from the seventh cohort have completed six months of free vocational training under the Presidential Initiative on Skilling the Girl and Boy Child (PISGBC). On July 1, 2026, the trainees showcased various products and services during a final exhibition at Makerere University Rugby Grounds, themed "Skilling, Socialising and Showcasing." The event was officiated by Hon. Santa Sandra Alum Ogwang, representing the Minister for the Presidency, Hon. Babiry.