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Adeladius Makwega – Musoma, Mara
In human life, everyone strives to earn a living in order to support themselves and their families.
The situation is often more challenging for young people, as they are at the beginning of their independent lives while the elderly, the sick, and children depend on them for support and stability.
According to recent population estimates based on United Nations (UN) data, Tanzania's population in 2026 is projected to be approximately 72.6 million people. The country's age structure indicates that Tanzania has a large youth population.
“People aged 0 to 14 years account for 30.58 million, equivalent to 42.15 percent of the population. These are children and young people. Those aged 15 to 64 years account for 39.78 million people, equivalent to 54.82 percent; they constitute the nation's workforce. People aged 65 years and above number 2.2 million, equivalent to 3.04 percent of the population.”
These statistics raise an important concern: more than four out of every ten people in Tanzania are children under the age of 15, while only about 3 percent of the population is aged 65 years or older. This demonstrates that Tanzania has a predominantly youthful population, which can be a significant opportunity for economic development if young people receive appropriate education, skills, and employment opportunities and are effectively utilized.
The jobs available to young people may be found in either the formal employment sector or the private sector.
At the end of May and the beginning of June 2026, the Office of the Regional Commissioner of Mara received several newly recruited employees in its Finance and Accounts Unit.
This development greatly attracted Mwanakwetu, who remarked:
“So, young people in our area have secured employment.”
While speaking at different times within the Regional Commissioner's Office building, these employees were observed diligently carrying out their duties while being enrolled in attendance systems, government email systems, and performance appraisal systems.
“Please excuse me, I am a newly recruited employee. Kindly help me open my government email account.”
These were the words of Abdulrahman Hemed Said, a newly employed accountant, as he introduced himself to Mara Regional ICT Officer Switbert Sigsbert Masumira in order to be enrolled in the systems.
Mr. Abdulrahman Hemed Said is a graduate of the Institute of Finance Management (IFM). He received his primary education at Mnazi Mmoja Primary School in Dar es Salaam City and his secondary education at Mvono Secondary School.
“This is my first time in Musoma, Mara Region. I am very happy to work along the shores of Lake Victoria; it feels as though I am close to the Indian Ocean back home on the Coast. I truly like this environment. I openly declare that I have come to serve the people of Mara Region, who are my fellow Tanzanians, to the best of my ability.”
Mr. Said stated.
These new employment opportunities were not offered to men alone but also to women. Mwanakwetu also met Agnes Christopher Kimwaga.
Mwanakwetu asked her:
“What is your ethnic group?”
Ms. Kimwaga replied that she is a Muha. Mwanakwetu greeted her in Kiha:
“Ulokomeye (How are you?).”
Ms. Kimwaga laughed and responded:
“Now I am close to Kigoma Region. I do not know Kiha very well, but I will have to learn it so that I can understand my own language better, especially since Mara Region is close to Kigoma Region.”
Ms. Agnes Christopher Kimwaga is also a graduate of the Institute of Finance Management (IFM). She received her secondary education at Eden Secondary School and Weruweru Girls Secondary School.
During his rounds, Mwanakwetu also met Ms. Husna Sudi Nassoro, who introduced herself as a newly recruited accountant.
“I have arrived in Mara Region. Before coming here, I had a completely different impression of this region, but now I understand it better. The image I previously had was not accurate. I have started my work well, I have been warmly received, and I am filled with peace and happiness.”
Early on June 4, 2026, Mwanakwetu's eyes met the cheerful smile of Ms. Flavia Stephano.
“Madam, are you also new to our office?”
Ms. Flavia Stephano replied:
“Yes, I am new here. I come from Dar es Salaam and I am a newly recruited employee. Originally, I am from Kagera Region. I am a graduate of the University of Dar es Salaam and have been employed as an accountant.”
Ms. Stephano said that although her family originates from Kagera Region, she had never visited Mara Region before receiving this appointment.
“I am grateful to have secured government employment and to be working close to Kagera Region. I will make every effort to use my annual leave to visit home, enjoy sesene, and avoid complaints from relatives, friends, and family members that I do not visit them.”
Indeed, during May and June 2026, Mwanakwetu met these individuals and added new names to his list of friends and colleagues.
Indeed, Flavia Binti Stephano, Husna Sudi Binti Nassoro, Agnes Christopher Binti Kimwaga, and Abdulrahman Hemed Bin Said are among the young people employed by the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania in May 2026.
What Does Mwanakwetu Say Today?
Without doubt, Tanzania has a large youth population. Therefore, whenever you see young people obtaining capital for business or securing new employment opportunities, recognize that this brings significant relief and benefits to the wider community.
Mwanakwetu, Are you there? Remember:
"New Employment Opportunities for Youth Bring Relief to Society."
Have a nice day.
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