News & Updates
Kijana Leo Triumphs Again at EJAT 2024 with Powerful Story on Disability Advocacy
The popular Tanzanian TV program Kijana Leo has once again secured top honours at the 2024 Excellence in Journalism Awards Tanzania (EJAT), winning in the highly competitive Disability Reporting category for the second consecutive year. This year’s recognition was...
BahariMania: Animated Series Tackles Plastic Pollution in Tanzania
"BahariMania" (Ocean Mania), an exciting new animation series created by TAI+ Company, is capturing attention with its powerful environmental message. This innovative project, initiated and co-developed by the Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete Foundation...
Empowering Zanzibar’s Future: Enhancing Science Education through Strategic Partnerships
In 2024, Tanzania Mainland and Zanzibar introduced new teaching guidelines focused on fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills in students. To support the government's efforts in implementing this curriculum, we partnered with key stakeholders to train...
Mid-wives a vital solution to change
The International Day of the Midwife, celebrated on May 5th, 2024, was a significant event that underscored the crucial role of midwives in maternal and newborn healthcare. Co-convened by our partner, the Tanzania Midwives Association, under the theme, of "Midwives: A...
Celebrating Imara Tech’s Remarkable Journey: Transforming Agriculture with Youth-Led Innovation
On July 1, 2024, the Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete Foundation (JMKF) celebrated the incredible journey of Imara Tech, a young innovator we proudly support whose living up to the true testament of ‘youth in transformation’. From being featured on Episode 3 of the Kijana Leo TV...
JMKF Settlor and Chairman wins the 2023 Peace and Security Leader of the Year Award.
It is with excitement that we congratulate JMKF’s Settlor and Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Former President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Dr Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, who has received the prestigious 12th African Leadership...
Kijana Leo: Youth Empowerment Through Innovative Television Programming.
In the dynamic landscape of Tanzanian television programming, "Kijana Leo" stands out as a beacon of empowerment for the nation's youth. This 60-minute interactive show, broadcasted in Swahili, catalyses social innovation and entrepreneurship among Tanzanian youth in...
VP Mpango Unveils Groundbreaking Integrated Community Health Workers Initiative.
Amidst cheers and ululations, Vice President Dr. Philip Isidore Mpango inaugurated the Integrated Community Health Workers (CHW) program at the Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre in Dar es Salaam on January 31. This launch showcased the commitment and...
Historic Global Partnership for Education (GPE) Board Meeting in Zanzibar Marks Twin Milestones.
In a landmark series of events, the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) achieved two significant milestones during its latest Board of Directors meeting that was held recently in Zanzibar. The Board convened for the first time on African soil, led by former...