InsideWHAT’S HAPPENING AT

THE HILL: 3

VICE CHANCELLOR’S

MESSAGE: 2

FOCUS ON OFF CAMPUS

UNIVERSITY UNITS: 20

UDSM, THE FIRST WINNER

AMONG UNIVERSITIES, RESEARCH AND

CONSULTANCY SERVICES EXHIBITORS

FOCUS ON ADVANCEMENT

AND ALUMNI: 25

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MESSAGE FROM

THE VICE CHANCELLOR

Dear Readers and Members of the UDSM community,

I would like to invite you all to this last issue of Mlimani Newsletter for the year 2015. We remain with only days before the end of the year. We have had an exciting year marked partly by coming into ofice of a new leadership that will steer the University for the next triennium that ends in 2017/2018. First, I congratulate the UDSM Management and community members for their personal and joint efforts that enabled accomplishment of the various planned activities towards our Vision 2061. I also congratulate students, their parents and guardians for persistently supporting the University of Dar es Salaam. In this issue we proudly present some notable events and activities that have happened since the last issue. The University of Dar es Salaam was the 1st Winner among Universities, Research and Consultancy Services Exhibitors and 3rd Overall Winner in the 39th Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair that took place from 28th June to 8th July 2015. Another recent highlight for our University was the election of our own Prof. Pius Yanda as one of the Vice Chairs of the Working Group II of the International Panel for Climate Change (IPCC). By virtue of this

position, Prof. Yanda becomes one of the 34 members of the IPCC Bureau.

We are happy to welcome the new students who were admitted during October and November 2015, whose total for the entire University has come to 8,678. An average of 30.2 percent of females was admitted in various undergraduate programmes, with the highest rates appearing in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication (62.3%) and the Institute of Development Studies (56%). The lowest admission of girls was in the newly established School of Health Sciences (13.6%) and the College of Engineering and Technology (16.8%). As for postgraduate studies, a total of 1,983 students were admitted. This number includes 159 PhD, 1,636 Masters and 188 Postgraduate Diploma students.

In this edition you will also see a consistent theme of knowledge exchange through various international and national conferences hosted by various University units. On 17th June 2015 the Centre for Climate Change Studies of the University of Dar es Salaam held the Africa Climate Dialogue at the Nkrumah Hall. The theme of the dialogue was The Road to COP21 for Europe and Africa: Addressing Challenges, Harnessing Opportunities. From 8th to 10th July 2015 the University of Dar es Salaam School of Education conducted an International Conference on Literacy and Numeracy (ICLN). From 3rd to 5th September 2015 the Africa Climate Policy Centre, United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ACPC, UNECA), in collaboration with the Centre for Climate Change Studies at the University of Dar es Salaam, conducted a conference on Africa Climate Talks. The Department of Fine and Performing Arts organized its 9th International Ethnomusicology Symposium on 16th and 17th July 2015. The Second “Voices of the Social Sciences” conference was held from 31st August to 1st September 2015 at the BOT Conference Hall. The main theme of the conference was Population, Natural Resources and Development. All of these events attracted numerous participants from within the country and from many countries around the world.

A number of other developments have also happened. On 28th August 2015, Former

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President Ally Hassan Mwinyi launched an Entrepreneurship Resource Centre at the Dr. Wilbert Chagula University Library. The Rotary Club refurbished the Resource Centre and furnished it with computers. On 24th October, 2015 the University of Dar es Salaam community, including the Vice Chancellor and all the three DVCs, participated in the 2015 Rotary Dar Marathon. A key objective for this year’s Marathon was to support efforts being made jointly by the University of Dar es Salaam and Dar es Salaam Rotary Club to build a multi-specialty hospital on the Mwalimu J.K. Nyerere Mlimani campus over a time span of ive to six years. During the event, which attracted over 13,000 participants, the Dar es Salaam Rotary Club raised TZS. 1 billion in cash and kind.

As usual, the Newsletter also unveils popular columns with our readers that illustrate activities in the University research, knowledge exchange, alumni activities, staff proiles and announcements. Of particular signiicance was presentation of honorary doctoral (honoris causa) certiicates and graduation gowns to H. E. President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete and H. E. President Yoweri Museveni, following conferment of the doctoral awards on them during the 41st UDSM graduation ceremony in November 2011.

As one of our communication channels, The Mlimani Newsletter is circulated in hard and soft copies, to over 60,000 alumni and non-alumni individuals, and to over 960 companies. The Newsletter is also circulated in International Conferences held at the University. It therefore provides an opportunity for publicizing businesses and opportunities worth sharing.

We hope that this edition of the Newsletter will contribute to the growing success of the series. We look forward to continued publication of the Newsletter to ever widening circulation.

We wish you all a joyous Holiday Season and a very happy New Year 2016.

Prof. Rwekaza S. MukandalaVICE CHANCELLOR

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UDSM Holds the 1st International Conference on Literacy and Numeracy on

9th-10th July 2015 at Nkrumah Hall.It was preceded by an International Conference on Education.

Seated, is the Deputy Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education and Vocational Training, Mr. Zuberi Samataba (3rd right), UDSM VC, Prof. Rwekaza

Mukandala (3rd left) and Director of Higher Education in the Ministry, Prof. Sylvia Temu (2nd right). Others from left are DVC Administration, Prof. David

Minanga, Dean, School of Education Dr. Hillary A. Dachi and DVC Academic, Prof. Florens Luoga (1st right) with organizing committee members.

A section of participants listening to presentations.

Registration desk set outside Nkrumah HallA section of participants.

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The University of Dar es Salaam participated in the 39th Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair (Saba Saba) from 28th June to 8th July, 2015. The Exhibitions provided a platform for UDSM to showcase its functions and responsibilities to the general public. The University got irst winner prize in the Research and Consultancy services, and was third overall winner. The Guest of honour was H.E. Dr. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete the President of the United Republic of Tanzania.

THE UNIVERSITY OF DAR ES SALAAM PARTICIPATED IN THE 39TH DAR ES SALAAM INTERNATIONAL

TRADE FAIR FROM 28TH JUNE TO 8TH JULY, 2015 AND WON FIRST PRIZE IN THE RESEARCH AND CON-

SULTANCY SERVICES, AND THIRD OVERALL WINNER

Vice Chancellor Prof. Rwekaza S. Mukandala (left) shaking hands with the Guest of Honor H.E. Dr. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete during the oficial opening ceremony, where the President presented a certicate award and the crystal plaque to UDSM after being announced the third overall winner at

39th DITF 2015

Group photo: UDSM Management pose with the Acting Chancellor Amb. Nicholas Kuhanga (holding a plaque centre) infront of the UDSM Pavilion.

Vice Chancellor Prof. Rwekaza S. Mukandala addressing UDSM members inside the pavilion.

Principal of DUCE, W.A.L. Anangisye, makes a point to the UDSM Chancellor at DUCE stand inside UDSM Pavilion.

Deputy Vice Chancellor Prof. Cuthbert Kimambo gets information on the use of mobilephones to solve water-related problems in rural areas.

UDSM stakeholders from SIDO get information on Bio-fuels at the UDSM Pavilion

Visitors get information from Ms. Mary Macha. Director of COSTECH, Dr. Hassan Mshinda visits Gender Centre stand inside UDSM pavilion.

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UDSM Participated in the ICT in Education

Exhibition on 28th September 2015 at Julius

Nyerere International Convention Centre.

Ms. Hanifa Mponji, Head of Mlimani Pre School, under the Department of Educational Psychology and Curriculum Studies, explains how Grapho Game (an evidence-based computer game) helps children to learn letters and their sounds.

Dr. K. Mollel (DKTe), Ms. Christina Musoroche (UNESCO National Commission, Tanzania) and Dr. Joel Mtebe (CUL) at the UDSM Pavilion at J.K Nyerere International Convention

Centre.

Prof. Cuthbert Kimambo, DVC-Research, addressing participants. Partcipants from UDSM displaying participation awards.

The Vice President of the United Republic of Tanzania, H.E. Dr. Mohamed Gharib Bilal, opened the

10th Exhibitions on Higher Education, Science and Technology on 23rd July 2015. The opening ceremony was held

at the Mwalimu J. K. Nyerere Fair Grounds, Kilwa Road Dar es Salaam.

Exhibitions were hosted by the Tanzania Commission for Universities from 22nd - 25th July 2015.

The 10th Exhibitions on Higher

Education, Science and Technology

Group photo: Oficials from the Ministry of Education and Vocational Training, TCU, Universities and other education agencies pose for a group photo with the Guest of Honour Dr. Mohamed Gharib Bilal (centre seated).

TCU Executive Secretary Prof. Yunus Mgaya gives a welcoming address.Guest of Honour Dr. Mohamed Gharib Bilal gives his opening speech.

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The University of Dar es Salaam College of Social Sciences organised a 2nd Voice of Social Sciences

International Conference (VSS 2015) from 31st August, 2015 to 1st September, 2015 at the Bank of Tanzania

Conference Centre.

ACPC, UNECA in collaboration with the Centre for Climate Change Studies of the University of Dar es Salaam organized a conference on

“Africa Climate Talks”

From 3rd - 5th

September 2015, The Africa Climate Policy Centre, United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ACPC, UNECA) in collaboration with the Centre for Climate Change Studies of the University of Dar es Salaam conducted a conference on Africa Climate Talks: Regional Dialogue on COP. The event was oficiated by Hon. Dr. Gharib Bilal the Vice President of the United Republic of Tanzania.

From left, The Vice Chancellor of the University of Dar es salaam, Prof. Rwekaza Mukandala, the Guest of Honour, UNFPA’s representative in Tanzania Dr. Julitta Onabanjo, and the Deputy Governor of the Bank of Tanzania (BoT), Dr. Natu El-maamry Mwamba entering the conference room.

Seated from left is Principal of the College of Social Sciences, Prof. Godius Kahyarara, Gold sponsor Ineke Bussemaker, NMB Bank Plc Chief Executive Oficer (CEO) and Prof. Miline Mbonile from Department of Geography, the conference in a group photo with

some participants.

From left NMB Bank Plc, Ineke Bussemaker as a new Chief Executive Oficer (CEO) and Principal of the College of Social Sciences, Prof. Godius Kahyarara share a word during health break.

Gold sponsor, Ineke Bussemaker, Chief Executive Oficer (CEO) NMB Bank Plc speaking to participants.

Principal of the College of Social Sciences, Prof. Godius Kahyarara introducing participants to the Guest of Honour.

Prof. David Minanga gives a welcoming address.

Hon. Dr. Mohamed Gharib Bilal VP Guest of Honour at the opening ceremony.

Prof. Pius Yanda Director of the Institute of Resource Assessment and convenor of Africa Climate Talks.

Dr. Bashiru Ally, Master of Ceremony,providing announcement

Prof. Florens Luoga chairing a session.

A section of participants of Africa Climate Talks

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Public Service Pensions Fund (PSPF) donated over 100 mattresses to the University of

Dar es Salaam on August 24th, 2015.

PSPSF’s Public Relations Oficer Abdul Njaidi (4th right) hands over the mattresses to Prof. David Minanga, the University Deputy Vice Chancellor – Administration (3rd left)

Prof. David Minanga and PSPF’s Public Relations Oficer, Abdul Njaidi in a group photo with the leaders of the University Students Organisation

(DARUSO). Second from left is Denis Bashulula, the President of DARUSO.

The 100 mattresses donated to the University of Dar es Salaam on August 24th, 2015 by Public Service

Pensions Fund (PPF)

The handing over of the mattresses was done at Julius K. Nyerere campus as consolation to students whose properties were destroyed by ire when Mabibo Hostel was set ablaze in a ire accident in April 2015

Seasonal Greetings

The Vice Chancellor, Advancement Office &

the Editorial Team of Mlimani Newsletter

wish you a Joyous Holiday Season & A very happy New Year 2016

Major General Johnny Godwin Hamakim (5th left), group leader and Prof. Cuthbert Z. K. Kimambo, the Deputy Vice Chancellor- Research (6th left) in a group photo with Nigerian delegates and some University members.

Major General Johnny Godwin Hamakim (standing), introducing the visitors from Nigeria.

Prof. Cathbert Zebadiah Mkindi Kimambo, the Deputy Vice Chancellor - Research, receives a Nigerian souvenir from one of

the visitors.

A High-Profile Delegation from Nigeria

Visits Tanzania

On 23rd July 2015, UDSM hosted 13 high-proile policy makers and planners from Nigeria visiting Tanzania. They were participants of the Senior Executive Course No. 37 of 2015 from the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies in Kuru, Nigeria. The group was on a study tour of Tanzania

from July 20 to 31, 2015. It included senior army oficers, permanent secretaries, professors from universities, ambassadors, senior security oficers as well as Nigeria’s policy and decision makers. The group was led by Major General Johnny Godwin Hamakim.

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The University of Dar es Salaam Gender Centre

conducted a stakeholder workshop on Sexual

Harassment Policy and Regulation for purpose of

developing a sexual harassment policy for the

University. The workshop was held at the UDBS

conference room on Friday 08th May, 2015. The

meeting was oficially opened by the Deputy Vice Chancellor Administration, Prof. David Minanga.

STAKEHOLDERS WORKSHOP ON

SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY AND

REGULATION OF UDSM

Director of Gender Centre Dr. Eugenia Kafanabo (left) and Dr. Lucy Mboma (right), presenter, insist on some points during gender policy session held at CE Conference room, UDBS building.

Attendees of the meeting during breakout sessions.

Group photo with the Director of Gender Centre (front row, second from right).

Prof. David Minanga, DVC Administration, gives his opening speech.

Prof. Henry Muzale, Principal, College of Humanities (CoHU), moderating the review process.

Presentation of lowers to the Mahatma Gandhi’s bust.

UDSM Deputy Vice Chancellor Administration, Prof. David Minanga welcomes H.E. Sandeep Arya, the High

Commissioner of India and his wife.

Group of singers from Indian Cultural Centre

Participants during Mahatma Gandhi’s day

Participants during Mahatma Gandhi’s day

Caption

GANDHI JAYANTI CELEBRATED AT

DAR ES SALAAMThe 146th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi was observed on 2nd October 2015 at the University of Dar es Salaam, where the bust of Gandhi was unveiled in 2014. The High Commissioner of India Mr. Sandeep Arya along with the Deputy Vice Chancellor of the

University of Dar es Salaam Prof. David Minanga and a senior oficial of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation led the loral tributes. About 150 members of the Indian community attended the event.

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Tanzania German Centre for Eastern Africa Legal Studies (TGCL) in collaboration with UDSM School of

Law and the Volkswagen Stiftung organized a Research Workshop on 10th – 11th August, 2015 at Giraffe Ocean

View Hotel, Dar es Salaam.

The research was focusing on Eastern Africa Common Legal Space in Economics; State-of-Art and Future Perspective, with consideration of the European Experience.

The Dean, School of Law together with Justice Prof. Otieno Odek and Prof. Richard Oppong leading discussions of the conference results and

way forward.

TGCL Project Leader, Prof. Dr. Ulrike Klanitzek together with other participants during plenary discussion.

PhD candidates, Edson Rwechungura and Naomi Gichuku making presentations on Commercial Law and Legal Harmonization.

From left to Right: Pof. Olivier Dubois (University of Bordeaux), Prof. Gundel Jorg (Univ ersity of Bayreuth), Prof. Palamagamba John Kabudi (UDSM) and Prof. Josaphat Kanywanyi (UDSM) listening to

deliberations on the way forward.

Function to Congraturate Dr. Tulia Ackson and

Asina A. Omar on their Appointment as Deputy

Attorney General and Commissioner, National

Electoral Commission Respectively.

Group photo of University Management, UDSoL members and invited guests.

Staff members and invited guests at the function.

Dean UDSoL presenting a congratulatory gift to Dr. Tulia Ackson on her appointment as

Deputy Attorney General.

Vice Chancellor Prof. R. S. Mukandala offering a congratulatory word during the function.

From left; Dr. N. Mhando having a discussion with Ms. A. Omar and Dr. T. Akcson during the

function.

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“45TH UDSM GRADUATION CEREMONIES ON 18TH AND 25TH NOVEMBER 2015

AT MLIMANI CITY HALL, DAR ES SALAAM”.

A section of 6,196 graduands of various undergraduate degree programs await conferment during the 45th Graduation ceremony cluster two held at Mlimani City Conference Hall on

25th November 2015.

“University academic staff procession to Mlimani City Conference Hall”.

Acting Chancellor of the University of Dar es Salaam Amb. Nicholas Kuhanga, confers a PhD degree award to one of the 67 PhD graduands during the 45th Graduation ceremony cluster one, held at Mlimani City

Conference Hall on 18th November 2015.

Prof. R. Mukandala, The Vice Chancellor, leads graduands taking an oath statement.

Fine and Performing Arts Department Choir performing at the stage during the graduation ceremony.

Acting Chancellor Amb. Nicholas Kuhanga confering a PhD degree award of UDSM to one of 67 graduands during the 45th Graduation

A section of graduands standing to receive their respective Masters Degree awards

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The Confucius Institute (CI) at the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) was established in January 2013, when UDSM signed an agreement with the Confucius Institute Headquarters (Hanban) in China following a request from Zhejiang Normal University (ZNU) to jointly establish Confucius Institute at UDSM. CI which was launched on 9th October 2013 is tasked to teach Chinese language and to promote Chinese culture in Tanzania.

The main objectives of CI at UDSM are to meet Tanzania’s growing need of understanding Chinese language, culture, technology and skills and to increase mutual understanding among the peoples of China and Tanzania.

At the University of Dar es Salaam, the Confucius Institute offers the following programmes:1. Chinese Language Evening Courses: 4:30 – 6:30

pm

2. Kungfu Classes: morning and evening sessions

3. Chinese Summer Camp

Every year in August, Confucius Institute organizes a 3-week Chinese Summer Camp in China to experience Chinese language and culture.

4. HSK (an international standardized Chinese Proiciency Test)

Testing time: March, June and December.

5. HSKK (Chinese Speaking Test)

Testing Time: March and December.

CONFUCIUS INSTITUTE ATTHE UNIVERSITY OF DAR ES SALAAM

For more information please visit www.chinesetest.cn

6. Scholarships The Confucius Institute offers the following scholarships

(Note: relevant qualiications are indicated in brackets):

• Master’s Degree in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other languages (MTCSOL) (HSK Level 5, HSKK Intermediate Level);

• One academic year + MTCSOL (HSK Level 3, HSKK Basic Level);

• Bachelor’s Degree in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages (BTCSOL) (HSK Level 4, HSKK Intermediate Level).

• One academic year (HSK Level 3, HSKK Basic Level).

• One semester (HSK Level 2, HSKK Basic Level).

Application time: April

7. Chinese Bridge – Chinese Proiciency Competition for Foreign College Students

Every year in May, CI at UDSM organizes Chinese Bridge. The irst and second winners are sponsored to go to China.

Registration Time: 1st February to 20th March.

8. Teaching centres: Mwalimu Julius Nyerere Mlimani Campus, Mkwawa University College of Education (MUCE), Dar es Salaam University College of Education (DUCE), Tanzania-Mozambique Centre for Foreign Relations (CFR), Mwalimu Nyerere

Memorial University, Mbeya University of Science and Technology (MUST), ARDHI University (ARU), St. Augustine University (SAUT) in Mwanza and Teoilo Kisanji University (TEKU) in Mbeya.

9. New programmes to be launched soon• Elective courses for UDSM students• Diploma programme in Chinese

Educational Delegation in Beijing in Oct. 2014

Agreement Signing Ceremony on 17th January 2013, Beijing

Chinese Vice President and Tanzanian Vice President came to attend the Opening Ceremony of Joint Conference of Confucius Institutes

in Africa in June 2014

Cultural Councellor Liu Dong is giving the irst prize to the winner of Chinese Bridge - Chinese Proiciency Competition Summer Campers visit Confucius Institute Headquarters in Beijing

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Focus on Off Campus University Units

DAR ES SALAAM UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF EDUCATION (DUCE)

DUCE 8TH GRADUATION CEREMONY ON

21ST NOVEMBER 2015

The Vice President of the United Republic of Tanzania, His Exellence Dr. Mohamed Gharib Bilal shakes hands with Associate Dean-Faculty of Science, Dr. David Kacholi; when the Vice President visited DUCE pavilion during the 10th TCU Exhibitions on 23rd July 2015. Others are Mr. Lila Mandu (in a coat)

Senior I.E.C Oficer and Dr. Almas Mazigo (in specs), from the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

The College Principal, Prof. William A.L. Anangisye in a tête-à-tête with the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Ugandan Higher Education Students Financing

Board (HESFB), Prof. Callisto Locheng, during his visit to the College on 26th August 2015.

DUCE staff enjoying Music during A farewell party for The Outgoing Principal- Prof. David Minanga, Dean of Faculty of Science – Dr. Costancia Rugumamu and Dean of Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences – Prof. Sam Maghimbi,

early on July 2015.

Former Dean-Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Prof. Sam Maghimbi (with a microphone) launches the College

Journal during a Faculty farewell party. Looking on are Dr. Amani Lusekelo (Left) and from Right are Dr. Emiliana Mwita,

F.J Mateng’e, Rodrick Ndomba and Dr. A.I. Mwalongo.

The DUCE outgoing Principal Prof. David Minanga (left in specs) and the Incoming Principal Prof. William A.L Anangisye (right) looking at an artistic Portrait of Prof. Minanga during

his farewell party on 6th July, 2015 at DUCE

DUCE students following attentively to a session on Career guidance in the New Lecture Theatre C, in

May 2015. The session was organised by the Dean of Students ofice, the I.E.C ofice and sponsored by

PSPF pension fund.

Graduands standing as their names are called to be conferred Bachelor degrees.

The Chairman of UDSM Council, Mr. Peter Ngumbulu delivering his speech.

UDSM management in a group photo with students who performed well in the various degree.

A section of B.A. Education graduands listening to speeches.

DUCE Principal, Prof. William A. L. Anangisye, leading invited quests to the College Boardroom.

DUCE academic staff in the academic procession to the graduation grounds during the 8th graduation Ceremony on 21st November, 2015.

JKT Mgulani Brass Band gracing academic procession.Proctor, Prof. Martha Qorro, carrying graduation mace as she leads the graduands to the graduation grounds.

Graduates cheering after conferment of degree.

DUCE staff participating actively on volleyball game during the 2015 Staff Bonanza on April this year.

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MUCE GRADUATION CEREMONY

Graduates receive their bachelor degree award

Faculty of Education Graduands.

Best students receiving prizes and certiicates

Group photo with graduation committee

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Graduands. Faculty of Science graduands

MKWAWA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OFEDUCATION (MUCE)

LAUNCHING OF

GENDER CLUB AND

GENDER POLICY OF

MUCE

Mkwawa University College of Education

(MUCE) launched a Gender Club and

Gender Policy of MUCE on 5th June,

2015. The club intends to educate the

MUCE community and its neighbours

on gender equity issues. This will also

increase awareness and importance

of gender issues in the society. In that

event various activities were conducted

including essay writing competition,

oficial introduction of MUCE gender club leaders, short skit from members

of Gender Club and fundraising for the

Gender Club.

UDSM RESEARCH

WEEK EXHBITIONS

AT MUCE

Exhibitions to commemorate the

Research Week of the University of

Dar es Salaam at College-level took

place on 16th March 2015. Faculty

members and students participated in

research week exhibitions by displaying

their research works. Three members

of academic staff emerged as winners

in research for the MUCE for the year

2015 namely

i. Mr. Cosmas Magashi (Project

title: Student Election Electronic

Monitoring System),

ii. Dr. Fikira Kimbokota (Project title:

Development of Semi Chemistry

for the Control of Fruit Flies), and

iii. Dr. Moses Ollotu (Project title: Bio-

control of Cashew Nut Pests)

Deputy Minister for Lands, Housing and Human Settlement, Hon. Angellah Kairuki launches the MUCE Gender Policy.

Hon. Angelina Mabula, District Commissioner of Iringa poses for a group photo with MUCE top leaders and participants of the UDSM research week exhibitions at MUCE.

Members of MUCE Gender Club pose for a group photo at MUCE.

The 2nd winner in research for the MUCE, Dr. Fikira Kimbokota demonstrates her research indings to the Guest of Honour Hon. Angelina Mabula.

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SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM AND MASS

COMMUNICATION (SJMC)

SJMC Student Running a Radio Programme at Mlimani Radio

SJMC students during a TV production assignment

SJMC student/s have an opportunity for hands-on experience of video editing for Mlimani TV

UNIVERSITY OF DAR ES SALAAM

The Chancellor of the University of Dar es Salaam, the Vice Chancellor, and the entire University community, sincerely congratulate H.E. Dr. John Pombe Joseph Magufuli on your election as the Fifth Phase President of the United Republic of Tanzania. Having graduated from our University with a Bachelor’s degree in 1988, a Masters in 1994 and a Doctoral Degree in 2009, you have done us great pride by winning the Presidential Election 2015. We wish you great achievements in your dedicated service to our country and her people.

We also send our earnest congratulations to Honourable Mama Samia Suluhu Hassan on being the irst Tanzanian lady to take ofice as the Vice President of the United Republic of Tanzania.

God Bless Tanzania.

PROF. RWEKAZA S. MUKANDALA

The Vice Chancellor, University of Dar es Salaam

Focus on Advancement and Alumni

We also send our

earnest congratulations to

Hon. Job J. Ndugai and

Hon. Dr. Tulia Ackson National Assembly

Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the 11th

Parliament of the United Republic of

Tanzania. Both speakers having graduated

from our University: Hon. Ndugai with a

Bachelor degree in 1993 and Hon. Ackson with

a Bachelor Degree in 2001 and Masters

degree in 2003, they have done us a

great pride.

The Chancellor of the University of

Dar es Salaam, the Vice Chancellor, and the entire

University Coommunity, earnestly congratulate

Honourable Kassim Majaliwa

on your election as the Fifth Phase Prime Minister of the

United Republic of Tanzania. Having graduated from our

University with a Bachelor’s degree in 1998, you have done us

a great pride. We wish you great successes in your devoted

service to our country and her people.

WE WISH THEM GREAT ACHIEVEMENTS IN SERVING OUR COUNTRY AND HER PEOPLE.

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The award is one of the highest decisions by the University Senate. “The award is in recognition of his notable contribution in the application of knowledge to solve real problems. Despite the immense challenges which the Republic of Uganda and its people are facing in the aftermath of wars and civil conlicts, his Excellency has endured and managed to hold the country together to ensure peace and order.”

Under Museveni’s leadership, Uganda is settling and tribal politics that posed a serious threat to a united Uganda have been mitigated. “His approach in

managing and controlling the HIV/AIDS pandemic is lauded as one of the most effective national responses to the pandemic in the continent,” the VC said.

President Museveni said it was a great honour for the University to recognize his contribution and he is very humbled. He said that he chose to study in Dar es salaam University because of the political atmosphere President Mwalimu Nyerere created for East African Integration and for the political movement. He noted that students and academicians helped a lot to solve many problems in Uganda.

The University of Dar es Salaam honoured

President Yoweri Museveni with a certificate

for the Doctor of Literature - Honoris Causa

President Jakaya Kikwete honoured

Vice Chancellor Prof. Rwekaza S. Mukandala presenting a certiicate to H.E. Dr. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete.

UDSM Vice Chancellor, Prof. Rwekaza S. Mukandala, handing over a certiicate to H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, president of Republic of Uganda at a ceremony held at Serena Hotel, Dar es Salaam on 30th July 2015.

On 21st July 2015, the University of Dar es Salaam presented H.E. President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete with a certiicate and an academic gown, following conferment on him of a Honorary DOCTOR OF LAWS (HONORIS CAUSA) during the 41st UDSM graduation ceremony in November 2011.

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The University of Dar es Salaam formed Mlimani Dar

Rotary Club on 18th September 2015.

A group photo of the founding chartered members of Mlimani Dar Rotary Club with some Dar Rotary club members.

Prof. Adolfo Mascarenhas connecting during the plenary discussion

Dr. Nandera E. Mhando, the Advancement Manager, clarifying a point

Ms. Catherine Njuguna of Mikocheni Rotary Club introducing Rotary International.

A meeting on 18th September 2015 between UDSM and Dar Rotary Clubs led to forming of Mlimani Dar Rotary at Mwalimu Julius Nyerere Mlimani Campus. The Club started with 53 founding/Chartered University members. The objective is to join hands with Dar Rotary Clubs to build a State of the Art

Multi-Specialty Hospital over a 5 to 6 year timespan in a phased manner. At club level, members will create fundraising strategies to beneit the University and surrounding communities. University community members and those living close to the University are welcome to join the club.

The Vice Chancellor, Deputy Vice Chancellors and the University community participated in the 2015 Rotary Dar Marathon. A key objective for this year’s Marathon was to support efforts by Dar es Salaam Rotary Clubs to build a multi-specialty hospital in Dar es Salaam over a time span of ive years. The theme of the event was “Healing lives. Transforming Communities”. During the event, which attracted over 13,000 participants, the Dar es Salaam Rotary Clubs raised TZS. 1 billion in cash and kind.

The University community, including Mlimani

Dar Rotary Club Members, participated, in

big numbers, in the Rotary Dar Marathon on

14th October 2015.

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The Regulator of Social Security Sector in Tanzania

A Social Security Regulatory Authority was established

by Social Security (Regulatory Authority) Act No. 8 of

2008, as amended. The main objective of the Authority is

to regulate the Social Security Sector, to ensure, among

other things, that member interests are protected; Scheme

Administrators, Custodians and Fund Managers comply

with Legal and Regulatory framework; good governance

is instituted; beneits are enhanced and sustainability of

the Sector is maintained.

The Social Security Regulatory Authority envisions a

Tanzania enjoying quality, extended and sustained social

security services. The Authority’s mission is to ensure

quality social security services reach every Tanzanian

through a soundly regulated social security sector. The

Authority values Integrity, Professionalism, Innovation,

Team work, Conidentiality and Good Customer

Services.

Governance Structure of the Social Security Sector

At inauguration, the Authority faced a number of inherited

challenges including, but not limited to, a fragmented

legal and regulatory framework; fragmented beneits

structure; fragmented investment policies low coverage

and lack of awareness in social security products and and

long turnaround time in service delivery. In addressing

the challenges, the Authority:

i. Created a well governed and standardized

operations of the social security sector through the

harmonization of Legal and Regulatory Framework

that resulted in the issuance of 10 Guidelines and

one Rule.

ii. Harmonized Social Security Investments in

collaboration with the Bank of Tanzania through

issuance of Investment Guidelines, 2012, followed by

Investment Guidelines of 2015. The Guidelines were

developed on the basis of the principle of safety,

yielding, liquidity, diversiication (risk management)

and social economic utility.

iii. Increased coverage of Social Security; during

the existence of SSRA, legal frameworks were

established to provide rights to all workers both in

the formal and informal sector as per Section 30

of SSRA Act No 8 of 2008. The Authority provided

conducive environment for extension of coverage to

informal sector supplementary schemes. As a result

membership has increased from 930,000 in 2010 to

1.95 million in 2014.

iv. Harmonized Beneits Packages that resulted into

the issuance of The Pension Beneit Harmonization

Rules, 2014 that provided an equity in pension

beneits, improved pension adequacy and protects

members’ rights.

v. Enhanced Public Awareness and Education

Programmes; to address the challenge of

inadequate awareness of social security products

and services, the Authority conducted a number of

interventions to boost awareness. The interventions

included Seminars, Workshops, Exhibitions and

dissemination of information through electronic and

print media.

vi. Issued contribution period Totalization guidelines

that sorted out the problem of losing pension due to

contributions to more than one Scheme that resulted

from promotions, transfers to other institutions and

related effects.

vii. Is also proud to have facilitated the establishment

of Workers Compensation Fund meant to provide

compensation beneits for injuries, disablement

or deaths as a result of accidents and or diseases

during the employment.

The Authority would like to appeal to all stakeholders of

the University of Dar Es Salaam family and the general

public to join and enjoy Social Security Schemes. Social

security offers protective measures against economic

and social distress, which can lead to stoppage or

substantial reduction of earnings resulting from sickness,

maternity, employment injury, unemployment, disability,

old age, or death.

SSRA is committed to striving for excellence in assuring

that members’ rights are protected, the system is

sustainable and social security services reach every

Tanzanian through soundly regulated services.

Social Security For ALL!!

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“exists to ADVANCE - foster, encourage,

move foward - the University goals”

Contact us!

www.udsm.ac.tz

adv@udsm.ac.tz

advudsm@gmail.com

+255 22 2410 615 (Tel)

+255 752 762 645 (Cell)

+255 22 2410078 (Fax)

ADVANCEMENT OFFICE

THE OPENING OF ROTARY ENTREPRENEURSHIP

RESOURCE CENTREThe University of Dar es Salaam Rotary Entrepreneurship resource centre was oficially launched by former President Ally Hassan Mwinyi on 29th August 2015. As part of the UDSM Library, it was refurbished under the support of Rotary Dar Marathon. The centre is aimed at becoming an excellent resource in terms of information in the country and will be able to serve the community for the students enrolled and for generations to come. The Rotary has provided the centre with a setup for 81-seater thin-client computer network with all software that will also support disability access. Bank M Tanzania Plc. is the

main sponsor of Rotary Tanzania.

UDSM Vice Chancellor Prof. R. Mukandala giving a speech

Senior Vice President and Deputy CEO, Bank M Tanzania Plc., Ms. J. Woiso giving a speech

Former President Ally Hassan Mwinyi sitting with Rotarians.

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UNIVERSITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

APPOINTMENTS:

Government Appointments

1. Mr. Peter Joram Ngumbullu, Chairman of the University of Dar es Salaam Council, from 1st April, 2015.

2. Ms. Asina Omari was Commissioner in the National Elections Committee, from 14th September 2015.

3. Dr. Tulia Ackson, Deputy Attorney General, Attorney General Chambers, from 8th September, 2015.

4. Prof. Lawrence Mseru, Acting Director of Muhimbili National hospital, from 10th November 2015.

University Appointments

1. M.S. Bujuluto, Deputy Director Undergraduate Studies for the 2015/2016 – 2017/2018 triennium.

2. Dr. Consolata Chua, Dean, Faculty of Education, Dar es Salaam University College of Education (DUCE) 25th May, 2015

3. Dr. Emiliana Mwita, Dean, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Dar es Salaam University College of Education (DUCE) 25th May, 2015

4. Dr. Julius Mbuna, Dean, Faculty of Science, Dar es Salaam University College of Education (DUCE) 25th May, 2015

5. Dr. Ellinami J. Minja, Managing Director, University Computing Centre (UCC) 9th April, 2015

6. Dr. Rashid Adam Tamatamah, Acting Head, Department of Aquatic Sciences and Fisheries, College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CoNAS) 10th April, 2015

7. Dr. Mwajuma Vuzo, Acting Head, Department of Educational Psychology and Curriculum Studies School of Education (SoED) 10th April, 2015

8. Dr. Nelson Boniface, Acting Head, Department of Geology, College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CoNAS) 10th April, 2015

9. Dr. Baraka Kanyabuhinya, Acting Head, Department of Private Law University of Dr es Salaam School of Law (UDSoL) 21st April, 2015

10. Dr. Egbert Mujuni, Acting Deputy Principal, College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CoNAS) 28th April, 2015

11. Prof. John Machiwa, Acting Principal, College of Agricultural Sciences and Fisheries Technologies (CoASFT) 1st May, 2015

12. Dr. Bashira A. Majaja, Acting Head, Department of Agricultural Engineering (CoASFT) 1st May, 2015

13. Dr. Masoud Muruke, Acting Head, Department of Agricultural Entomology and Apiculture (CoASFT)

1st May, 201514. Dr. Aloyse Hepelwa, Acting Head,

Department of Agricultural Economics and Business (CoASFT) 1st May, 2015

15. Dr. Mugasa Rubindamayugi, Acting Head, Department of Food Science and Technology (CoASFT) 1st May, 2015

16. Prof. Preksedis M. Ndomba, Director of Human Resources and Administration 1st May, 2015

17. Prof. Yusufu Q. Lawi, Acting Director of International Relations 20th May, 2015

18. Mr. Hassan Jumanne, Acting Estates Manager 15th June, 2015

19. Dr. Mkabwa L.K. Manoko, Acting Head, Department of Agricultural Entomology and Apiculture, CoASFT 10th July, 2015

20. Dr. Gladys Sallema, Acting Coordinator, Dar es Salaam Entrepreneurship Centre (UDEC) 13th July, 2015

21. Dr. Cuthbert Nahonyo, Acting Head, Department of Zoology and Wildlife Conservation, College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CoNAS) 15th July, 2015

PROMOTIONS:

From Associate Professor To Professor

1. Prof. Anthony Mshandete, Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CoNAS)

2. Prof. Betram B. Mapunda, Department of History, College of Humanities, (CoHU)

3. Prof. Joseph J. Runyoro, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, College of Engineering and Technology

4. Prof. Othman C. Othman, Department of Chemistry, College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CoNAS)

From Senior Lecturer To Associate Professor

1. Dr. Agnes M.S. Nyomora, Department of Botany, College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CoNAS)

2. Dr. Costancia P. Rugumamu. Department of Zoology, College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CoNAS)

3. Dr. Donatha D. Tibuhwa, Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CoNAS)

4. Dr. Esther H. Lugwisha, Department of Chemistry, College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CoNAS)

6. Dr. Eunice W. Mureithi, Department of Mathematics, College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CoNAS)

7. Dr. James E.G. Mdoe, Department of Chemistry, College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CoNAS)

8. Dr. Khoti A.C. Kamanga, Department of Public Law, University of Dar es Salaam School of Law

9. Dr. Ladislaus Lwambuka, Department of Structural and Construction Engineering, College of Engineering and Technology

10. Dr. Masoud H.S. Muruke, Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CoNAS)

11. Dr. Noel G. Nalitolela, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, College of Engineering and Technology

12. Dr. Razack B. Lokina, Department of Economics, College of Social Sciences

13. Dr. Angela M. Mapunda, Department of Economic Law, University of Dar es Salaam School of Law

From Lecturer to Senior Lecturer

1. Dr. Aloyce S. Hepelwa, Department of Economics, College of Social Sciences (CoSS)

2. Dr. Dev-Anand Jani, Department of Marketing, University of Dar es Salam Business School

3. Dr. Erasmus A. Msuya, Department of Foreign Languages and Linguistics, College of Humanities

4. Dr. Festo G. Ndumbaro, Department of Geoghraphy, College of Social Sciences

5. Dr. Gastor Mapunda, Department of Foreign Languages and Linguistics, College of Humanities

6. Dr. Goodluck Charles, Department of Marketing, University of Dar es Salaam Business School

7. Dr. Henry Chalu Department of Accounting, University of Dar es Salaam Business School

8. Dr. Herbert Q. Hambati, Department of Geography, College of Social Sciences

9. Dr. John A.M. Mahugija, Department of Chemistry, College of Natural and Applied Sciences

10. Dr. John R. Philemon, Department of Marketing, University of Dar es Salaam Business School

11. Dr. Pastory G.M. Bushozi. Department of History, College of Humanities

12. Dr. Sylvester E. Rugeihyamu, Department of Mathematics, College of Social Sciences

13. Dr. Septimi Kitta, Department of Psychology and Curriculum Studies, School of Education

14. Dr. Stephen S. Nyandoro, Department of Chemistry, College of Natural and Applied Sciences

15. Dr. Vincent Leyaro, Department of Economics, College of Social Sciences

16. Dr. Vicensia Shule, Department of Fine and Performing Arts, College of Humanities

OBITUARIES:

1. Prof. Fidelis Paul Mtatiikolo, an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics, College of Social Sciences (CoSS) 10th April, 2015

2. Mr. August Egifrid Shayo, Reg. No. 2011-04-05190 a fourth year student of BSc Electro-Mechanical Engineering, in the College of Engineering and Technology (CoET) 7th June, 2015

3. Ms. Saye Doreen Reg. No. 2012-04-00681, a third year student B.A. Sociology, in the College of Social Sciences (CoSS) 13th June, 2015

4. Mr Deemay Elias, Reg. No. 2013-04-00695, a second year student, B.A. Education, in the College of Humanities (CoHU) 29th June, 2015

5. Prof. Kapepwa I. Tambila, a Professor in the Department of History, College of Humanities (CoHU) 20th July, 2015

6. Ms. Mushi Odilia Clemence, a second year student of B.Ed. in Adult and Community Education, School of Education (SoED) 2nd September, 2015