Tanzania cherishes young scientist awards for promoting skills

DAR ES SALAAM: THE Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office responsible for Regional Administration and Local Government (PO-RALG), Prof. Riziki Shemdoe, has said awards recognising young scientists are supporting government efforts to strengthen skills-based education and establish more than 103 vocational schools across the country.

Prof. Shemdoe made the remarks on September 17, 2026, at the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) Library Hall after touring an exhibition of research projects and innovations developed by young scientists from various secondary schools across Tanzania.

During the event, the minister presented awards to students who excelled in research and innovation projects covering areas such as innovation, science, agriculture, energy, environment and health.

He said the awards programme, organised by Young Scientist Tanzania, is in line with the Sixth-Phase Government’s efforts, under the leadership of President Samia Suluhu Hassan, to strengthen technical and skills education through the establishment of vocational schools.