JICA Tanzania

JICA Hosts Briefing for 2nd Japan Training Tour on Road Safety Strengthening Project
JICA Tanzania Office hosted a briefing in Dar es Salaam for Tanzanian delegates selected for the Second Training Tour to Japan (14 Feb–1 Mar 2026) under the Project for Road Safety Strengthening (2025–2028). The project enhances road safety through better accident data systems, pre-hospital emergency care, and traffic safety education.
Participants from Ministries of Works, Education, Health, Dar es Salaam Regional Commissioner's Office, Tanzania Police Force (Traffic), TANROADS, TARURA, and others received travel, visa, health guidance. The JICA Expert Team focused on Working Group 1 (accident data) and Working Group 3 (traffic safety education), calling delegates "agents of change."
In Japan, they visited MLIT, Tokyo Police, ITARDA, local governments, schools, and safety centers. The JICA Chief Representative praised Tanzania-Japan ties, urging accident reduction. Delegates will report via JCC and Working Groups.
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JICA Imkaribisha Mkutano wa Maelezo kwa Ziara ya Mafunzo ya Pili ya Japan kuhusu Mradi wa Kuimarisha Usalama Barabarani.
Ofisi ya JICA Tanzania ilikaribisha mkutano wa maelezo jijini Dar es Salaam kwa wajumbe wa Kitanzania waliochaguliwa kwa Ziara ya Mafunzo ya Pili kwenda Japan (14 Feb–1 Mar 2026) chini ya Mradi wa Kuimarisha Usalama Barabarani (2025–2028). Mradi huu unaongeza usalama barabarani kupitia mifumo bora ya data za ajali, huduma za dharura kabla ya hospitali, na elimu ya usalama barabarani.
Washiriki kutoka Wizara za Ujenzi, Elimu, Afya, Ofisi ya Kamishna wa Mkoa wa Dar es Salaam, Jeshi la Polisi Tanzania (Usafiri), TANROADS, TARURA, na wengine walipokea mwongozo wa kusafiri, visa, na afya. Timu ya Wataalamu ya JICA ilijikita katika Kikundi Kazi 1 (takwimu za ajali) na Kikundi Kazi 3 (elimu ya usalama wa barabarani), ikiwaita wajumbe 'wawakilishi wa mabadiliko.'
Huko Japani, walitembelea MLIT, Polisi wa Tokyo, ITARDA, serikali za mitaa, shule, na vituo vya usalama. Kiongozi Mkuu wa JICA alisifia uhusiano wa Tanzania-Japani, akihimiza kupunguza ajali. Wawakilishi wataripoti kupitia vikao JCC na Vikundi vya Kazi.

Tanzania Reaffirms Drive to Become Regional Rice Powerhouse.

Morogoro, 30 March 2026 — Tanzania has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming the rice sector into a competitive, resilient, and market-oriented industry during the Annual Rice Stakeholders Review Meeting (ARSRM) held at Morena Hotel, Morogoro.
The meeting, officiated by Prof. Peter Msoffe, Deputy Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture, brought together development partners, line ministries, COPRA, farmers, millers, processors, rice projects, and local authorities. Prof. Msoffe cited progress under the National Rice Development Strategy II (2019–2030), including expanded irrigation, mechanization, and improved seed access. However, stakeholders urged productivity-led growth amid low yields and competition from imports.
JICA Chief Representative ARA Hitoshi emphasized importance of the review itself and taking action based on it. CARD General Coordinator Mr. Amameishi Shinjiro added that achieving the NRDS II yield target of 10 tons per hectare will require stronger collective action.
The meeting highlighted farmer perspectives and reaffirmed commitment to implementing NRDS II priorities to position Tanzania as a regional rice hub.
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Tanzania Yathibitisha Dhamira ya Kuwa Kituo Kikuu cha Mchele Kikanda.

Morogoro, 30 Machi 2026 — Tanzania imethibitisha dhamira yake ya kubadilisha sekta ya mchele kuwa ya ushindani, yenye uimara, na inayoongozwa na soko wakati wa Mkutano wa Mwaka wa Mapitio ya Wadau wa Mpunga (ARSRM) uliofanyika katika Hoteli ya Morena, Morogoro.
Mkutano huo wa ngazi ya juu, ulioongozwa na Prof. Peter Msoffe, Naibu Katibu Mkuu wa Wizara ya Kilimo, uliwakutanisha wadau wa maendeleo, wizara za kisekta, COPRA, wakulima, wakoboaji, wasindikaji, miradi ya mpunga, na mamlaka za serikali za mikoa na halmashauri. Prof. Msoffe alieleza mafanikio chini ya Mkakati wa Kitaifa wa Maendeleo ya Mpunga Awamu ya Pili (NRDS II 2019–2030), ikiwemo upanuzi wa umwagiliaji, matumizi ya zana za kilimo, na upatikanaji wa mbegu bora.
Hata hivyo, wadau walisisitiza kuwa uzalishaji na na tija ni lazima viongezeke kutokana na changamoto za mavuno duni na ushindani kutoka nje. Mwakilishi Mkuu wa JICA, ARA Hitoshi, alisisitiza umuhimu wa mapitio na utekelezaji wake, huku Mratibu Mkuu wa CARD, Amameishi Shinjiro, alibainisha kuwa kufikia lengo la tani 10 kwa hekta chini ya NRDS II kunahitaji ushirikiano wa pamoja ulioimarishwa.
Mkutano uliangazia maoni ya wakulima na kuthibitisha dhamira ya kutekeleza vipaumbele vya NRDS II ili kuiweka Tanzania k**a kitovu cha mchele katika ukanda wa kanda.

Welcome Our New JICA Volunteers – 2nd Batch!
We are delighted to welcome three new JICA volunteers from the FY2025 2nd Batch, who arrived to begin their impactful assignments across Tanzania.
Hanami Matsumoto, assigned to Sanya Juu Primary School in Siha District, will teach mathematics and science while also supporting special needs learners, helping strengthen essential academic foundations.
In Dodoma, Yukan Sugihara joins Dodoma Secondary School as a Physical Education volunteer, where he will guide PE classes and enrich student life through sports and extracurricular activities.
Meanwhile, in Morogoro, Daiki Yazawa will work with Bigwa Ward under Morogoro Municipal Council, supporting income‑generating activities by advising residents and helping ensure sustainable community development. Together, they bring energy, expertise, and a passion for collaboration as they begin their service journey in Tanzania.
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Karibuni Wajitolea Wetu Wapya wa JICA – Awamu ya Pili!
Tunafuraha kuwapokea wakujitolea watatu wapya wa JICA kutoka Awamu ya Pili ya Mwaka wa Fedha 2025, ambao wamewasili kuanza majukumu yao yenye mchango muhimu nchini Tanzania.
Hanami Matsumoto, atakayehudumu katika Shule ya Msingi Sanya Juu, Wilaya ya Siha, atafundisha masomo ya hisabati na sayansi huku pia akitoa msaada kwa wanafunzi wenye uhitaji maalum, akilenga kuimarisha misingi ya elimu kwa wanafunzi wa shule za msingi.
Huko Dodoma, Yukan Sugihara ataungana na Shule ya Sekondari Dodoma k**a mwalimu wa Elimu ya Michezo, ambapo ataongoza masomo ya michezo na kuboresha maisha ya wanafunzi kupitia shughuli mbalimbali za nje ya darasa.
Wakati huohuo huko Morogoro, Daiki Yazawa atafanya kazi na Kata ya Bigwa chini ya Halmashauri ya Jiji la Morogoro, akisaidia shughuli za kuongeza kipato kwa kutoa ushauri na kuimarisha maendeleo endelevu ya jamii. Pamoja, wanawaletea Watanzania nguvu, utaalamu na ari ya ushirikiano wanapoanza safari yao ya kujitolea nchini Tanzania.

Basic Japanese Language Short Course at NIT and 5S KAIZEN Collaboration
Starting in January 2026, the Basic Japanese Language Short Course kicked off at the National Institute of Transport (NIT) in Mabibo, Tanzania!
With the support of NIT, members of the Organization for Technical Enhancement and Industrial Development (OTIDE), and JICA volunteer Ms. Omura, the course offers participants not only basic Japanese but also Japanese culture and manners. Out of more than 100 applicants, 36 students were selected to join the first cohort.
Additionally, JICA expert Mr. Adachi conducted a special session on 5S KAIZEN. Using the campus grounds, participants gained hands-on experience with Japanese-style improvement methods.
By learning and enjoying Japanese language, culture, and manners, the course aims to make these three months a rewarding and enriching experience for Tanzania’s young leaders and the educators who support them!

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Kozi Fupi ya Lugha ya Kijapani NIT na Ushirikiano wa 5S KAIZEN.
Kuanzia Januari 2026, Kozi Fupi ya Msingi ya Lugha ya Kijapani ilianza rasmi katika Chuo cha Taifa cha Usafirishaji (NIT) kilichopo Mabibo, Tanzania!
Kwa ushirikiano wa NIT, wanachama wa Shirika la Uboreshaji wa Ufundi na Maendeleo ya Viwanda (OTIDE), pamoja na mjitoleaji wa JICA Bi. Omura, kozi hii inawapatia washiriki si tu msingi wa lugha ya Kijapani bali pia utamaduni na maadili ya Kijapani. Kati ya zaidi ya waombaji 100, wanafunzi 36 walichaguliwa kujiunga na kundi la kwanza.
Zaidi ya hapo, mtaalamu wa JICA Bw. Adachi aliongoza kikao maalum cha 5S KAIZEN. Kupitia matumizi ya maeneo ya chuo, washiriki walipata uzoefu wa vitendo juu ya mbinu za uboreshaji za Kijapani.
Kupitia kujifunza na kufurahia lugha ya Kijapani, utamaduni, na maadili, kozi hii inalenga kufanya miezi hii mitatu kuwa yenye manufaa na tajiriba yenye tija kwa viongozi chipukizi wa Tanzania na walezi wanaowaunga mkono!

On 17 February 2026, JICA and Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) co hosted the 4th JICA Chair symposium, uniting professors and experts from Tanzania and Japan to exchange insights on Agricultural Mechanization.
The Guest of Honor, Deputy Permanent Secretary, Prof. Peter Msoffe, emphasized the strong Tanzania–Japan partnership and the need for innovation, climate smart agriculture, and youth engagement.
The Embassy of Japan, represented by Mr. Taku Sakaue, reaffirmed Japan’s continued support through technical cooperation and its close collaboration with SUA to strengthen future agricultural development.
Keynotes by Prof. Geoffrey Mrema (SUA) and Prof. Koichi Shoji (Kobe University) explored Tanzania’s mechanization gaps and lessons from Japan’s successful transformation. A panel discussion session was held to highlight the transition in the policy of agricultural mechanization, the integration of mechanization skilled human resources, and stronger institutional coordination.
The forum strengthened commitment to sustainable mechanization for Tanzania’s agricultural future.
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Tarehe 17 Februari 2026, JICA kwa kushirikiana na Chuo Kikuu cha Kilimo Sokoine (SUA) waliandaa Kongamano la 4 la JICA Chair, likiwaunganisha wataalamu kutoka Tanzania na Japan kubadilishana uzoefu kuhusu Umechanishaji wa Kilimo.
Mgeni rasmi, Naibu Katibu Mkuu, Prof. Peter Msoffe, alisisitiza ushirikiano imara kati ya Tanzania na Japan pamoja na umuhimu wa ubunifu, kilimo hifadhi na ushiriki wa vijana.
Ubalozi wa Japan, kupitia mwakilishi wake Bw. Taku Sakaue, ulithibitisha kuendelea kuunga mkono sekta ya kilimo kupitia ushirikiano wa kitaalamu na mahusiano ya karibu na SUA ili kuimarisha maendeleo ya kilimo nchini.
Mada kuu zilizotolewa na Prof. Geoffrey Mrema (SUA) na Prof. Koichi Shoji (Chuo Kikuu cha Kobe) zilichunguza pengo la umecanishaji Tanzania na masomo muhimu kutoka mageuzi ya Japan.

Mkutano wa Wadau kuhusu Rasimu ya Mpango Mkuu wa Matumizi ya Gesi Asilia (NGUMP).

Naibu Katibu Mkuu wa Wizara ya Nishati, Dkt. James Mataragio, alisisitiza tena dhamira ya Tanzania ya kuwa na mustakabali wa nishati endelevu na jumuishi kupitia matumizi bora ya gesi asilia.
Tukio hilo lilihusisha uzinduzi wa Mpango wa Matumizi ya Gesi Asilia (2025–2050), uliotayarishwa kwa ushirikiano na EWURA, TANESCO, TPDC, wadau binafsi, na JICA ambayo imekuwa ikiunga mkono mpango huo tangu 2012. Mpango huu ni ramani ya kitaifa ya kuongoza maendeleo ya miundombinu, uwekezaji, ushirikishwaji wa wazawa, na ukuaji wa rasilimali watu, kwa kutumia akiba ya gesi ya futi trilioni 57.5.
Gesi asilia imewekwa k**a nishati ya mpito kusaidia viwanda, upatikanaji wa nishati, na biashara ya kikanda. Dkt. Mataragio alisisitiza umuhimu wa utekelezaji wa pamoja unaoendana na mwelekeo wa nishati duniani.
Bw. Asano mwakilishi kutoka JICA alihakikishia kuendelea kwa msaada kupitia hatua mbalimbali na ushirikiano kati ya sekta ya umma na binafsi, akisisitiza umuhimu wa juhudi za pamoja kwa mafanikio ya kijamii na kiuchumi ya muda mrefu.

Stakeholders Meeting on Draft Natural Gas Utilization Master Plan (NGUMP).

Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Energy, Dr. James Mataragio, reaffirmed Tanzania’s commitment to a sustainable and inclusive energy future through strategic natural gas utilization.
The stakeholder meeting was held to gather opinions on the draft “Natural Gas Utilization Master Plan (2025–2050),” formulated with the support of EWURA, TANESCO, TPDC, private sector partners, and JICA, which has supported this initiative since 2012. The plan outlines a national roadmap for infrastructure, investment, local content, and human capital development, leveraging Tanzania’s 57.5 trillion cubic feet of gas reserves.
Natural gas is positioned as a key transition of fuel to drive industrialization, expand energy access, and boost regional trade. Dr. Mataragio emphasized collaborative implementation aligned with global energy trends.
JICA’s Mr. Asano reaffirmed support through phased rollouts and public-private partnerships, highlighting the importance of joint efforts for long-term socio-economic impact.

Karibu Kundi la Kwanza la Wakujitolea wa JICA 2025!

JICA Tanzania yawakaribisha rasmi wajitolea wapya sita waliofika nchini mwezi Oktoba 2025. Safari yao ya kutoa huduma na kushirikiana na jamii katika mikoa sita ya Tanzania itaanza rasmi mwezi Novemba.
Kati yao, watatu watachangia katika sekta ya elimu ya msingi katika maeneo ya Zanzibar, Chalinze na Kondoa, wakilea na kuimarisha maarifa ya watoto katika hatua za awali za elimu. Mmoja atahudumu k**a mkufunzi wa kompyuta katika VETA Singida, akiwajengea vijana ujuzi muhimu wa teknolojia ya habari na mawasiliano. Wawili waliobaki watafundisha katika shule za sekondari zilizopo Meru na Korogwe, wakichochea ari ya kujifunza na kuwaandaa wanafunzi kuwa viongozi wa baadaye.
Dhamira yao inaakisi ushirikiano wa kimataifa na nguvu ya elimu kubadilisha maisha. Tuwapongeze na tuwaunge mkono wanapoanza safari hii.

Welcoming the First Batch of JICA Volunteers 2025!

JICA Tanzania welcomes six new volunteers arrived in October 2025. Their journey of service and collaboration across six regions of Tanzania begins in November.
Among them, three will support primary education in Zanzibar, Chalinze and Kondoa, nurturing young minds at the foundational level. One volunteer will serve as a PC instructor at VETA Singida, equipping youth with essential digital skills. The remaining two will teach in secondary schools in Meru and Korogwe, inspiring the next generation of leaders.
Their mission reflects the spirit of international cooperation and the power of education to transform lives. Let’s celebrate their commitment and cheer them on as they begin this meaningful journey!

Mkutano wa kuwakutanisha wadau wa Sekta ya Mifugo.

JICA Tanzania iliandaa tukio la kuwakutanisha wadau wa sekta ya mifugo. Tukio hili lilikutanisha wanufaika wa programu za mafunzo kupitia JICA -KCCP, maafisa wa wizara ya mifugo kutoka Tanzania Bara na Zanzibar, wafanyakazi wa kujitolea wa Kijapani -JOCV, na timu ya mradi wa OHEPP unaotekelezwa na JICA.
Wawakilishi wa wizara walitoa muhtasari wa sekta ya mifugo na kujadili changamoto kuu zinazokabili maendeleo ya sekta hiyo. Timu za JOCV na OHEPP ziliwasilisha taarifa za maendeleo ya shughuli zao, huku mshiriki wa zamani wa KCCP alishiriki na kutoa uzoefu wake kupitia mafunzo aliyojifunza.
Baada ya uwasilishaji, washiriki walijadiliana jinsi ya kushirikiana na kukabiliana na changamoto ili kuendeleza sekta ya mifugo kwa njia endelevu.
Mtandao ulioundwa unatarajiwa kuendelea kukua, na kuchochea mawasiliano na ushirikiano wenye tija zaidi kwa siku zijazo.

Livestock Sector Networking Event.

JICA Tanzania hosted a networking event focused on the livestock sector. The event brought together beneficiaries of JICA’s training programs-KCCP and, ministry officers from mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar, JOCV members, and the team under OHEPP project which is being implemented by JICA
Ministry representatives shared sector overviews and discussed key challenges facing livestock development in Tanzania. The JOCV and OHEPP teams presented updates on their ongoing activities, while a former KCCP participant shared her learnings and experiences from the course.
After the presentations, participants engaged in a collaborative discussion on how to address sector challenges and promote sustainable growth.
The network formed during this event is expected to continue expanding, encouraging meaningful exchanges and partnerships for the future.

Uzinduzi wa Mpango wa Afya njema kupitia Sanaa katika Hospitali ya Mwananyamala!

JICA kwa kushirikiana na Hospitali ya Rufaa ya Mkoa ya Mwananyamala (MRRH), imezindua rasmi Mpango wa Afya njema kwa njia ya Sanaa —mradi wa uchoraji wa picha za ukutani uliochanganya ubunifu wa sanaa ya Kijapani na Kitanzania ili kuhamasisha uponyaji na ustawi wa kihisia.
Ikiongozwa na wachoraji ,Bi. Lulu Kono (Japani) na Bi. Agness Mwidadi Mpata (Tanzania), ambao uchoraji wao umeibadilisha wodi ya akina mama waliojifungua kuwa sehemu yenye rangi na maadhari tulivu—yenye kupunguza msongo wa mawazo, kuhamasisha mazungumzo, na kuinua morali ya wagonjwa na wahudumu wa afya.
Mpango huu unaendeleza ushirikiano wa zaidi ya miaka kumi kati ya JICA na hospitali, ikiboresha uhusiano kwa njia ya ubunifu na huruma.
Tunawashukuru uongozi wa Mwananyamala RRH, watoa huduma za afya, Kansai Plascon Tanzania ,wagonjwa na familia zao kwa usaidizi wao!