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Yearbook on Media Quality in Tanzania
The state of Journalism reporting in Tanzania

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poses on a group photo with Heads of Media Institutions during the World Press Freedom Day held in Arusha on April T
WORLD PRESS FREEDOM DAY 2025
The Dean of the School of Journalism and Mass Communication, Dr. Mona Mwakalinga (the third from right standing behind) 28 & 29, 2025. on Media Quality in Tanzania, during the World Press Freedom Day held in Arusha on April 28 & 29, 2025.
WORLD PRESS FREEDOM DAY 2025
Ms Mariëlle van der Linden, the Chargé d’Affairs at the Netherlands Embassy in Dar es Salaam at the exhibition of the Yearbook , the YearBook Programme Manager, Dr. Malima Zacharia (fifth from left), the YearBook instructor, Ms. Swaum Manengelo Tabora on October 25 – 26, 2023.
OUTREACH 2024
The Director of CG FM, Mr. Charles George (sixth from left), the Manager of CG FM, Mr. Adam Hhando (seventh from left) (fourth from left), on group photo with journalist of CG FM radio during the outreach activities held at CG FM radio in
SABASABA 2023
Prime Minister, Kassim Majaliwa at UDSM booth on 47th International Trade Fair, Sabasaba Grounds , Dar es Salaam
SABASABA 2023
Egypt Ambassador, Mr Sharif Ismail visits UDSM Booth during 47th International Trade Fair at Sabasaba Grounds, Dar es Salaam
SABASABA 2023
Netherlands Embassy Visit at UDSM Booth
SABASABA 2023
Executive Secretary of BASATA, Dr Kedmon Mapana (left) visits UDSM booth at 47th International Trade, Sabasaba Grounds, Dar es Salaam
KEYNOTE SPEECH
The Netherlands Ambassador to Tanzania, Wiebe de Boer, present a key note address during the launch of the Yearbook 2022 report in Zanzibar.
WELCOME REMARKS
The UDSM Vice Chancellor, Prof. William Anangisye, presents welcome remarks during the launch of the Yearbook 2022 in Zanzibar.
GUEST OF HONOUR
The Zanzibar’s Minister for Information, Youth, Culture and Sports, Honourable Tabia Maulid Mwita, present a speech during the Yearbook 2022 report launch in Zanzibar.
GUEST
The Deputy Minister of Information, Communication and Information Technology, Honourable Kundo Andrea Mathew, the guest of honour, make a speech during the Yearbook 2022 report launch in Zanzibar.
INTRODUCTORY
The Dean of the School of Journalism and Mass Communication (SJMC), Dr. Mona Mwakalinga, make an introductory speech during the launch of the State of Journalism in Tanzania 2022 report in Zanzibar.
GUEST
From left: The Zanzibar’s Minister for Information, Youth, Culture and Sports, Honourable Tabia Maulid Mwita, Swiss Ambassador to Tanzania, Didier Chassot, and Netherlands Ambassador, Wiebe de Boer, follow a presentation on the status of journalism in Tanzania during the launch of the Yearbook 2022 report in Zanzibar.
SABASABA 2023
Egypt Ambassador, Mr Sharif Ismail visits UDSM Booth during 47th International Trade Fair at Sabasaba Grounds, Dar es Salaam
Pannel Discussion
Mr. Hamza Kassongo (right), a renowned journalist and winner of the Lifetime Journalism Awards in Tanzania, leads a panel discussion during the launch of the State of Journalism in Tanzania report. From left are panellists: Mr. Deodatus Balile, Chairperson of the Tanzania Editors Forum (TEF) and Ms . Imane Duwe, Head of the Mass Communication Department at the State University of Zanzibar (SUZA).
Contribution
The veteran journalist, Mr. Salim Salim, contributes during the launch of the Yearbook 2022 report in Zanzibar.
KEYNOTE SPEECH
The Switzerland Ambassador to Tanzania, H.E. Didier Chassot, delivers a keynote address during the launch of the Yearbook 2020 report at JNICC in Dar es Salaam. (14/12/2021)
CLOSING REMARKS
The Dean of the School of Journalism and Mass Communication, Prof. Michael Andindilile, delivers a closing remark during the launch of the Yearbook 2020 report in Dar es Salaam. On his left is Mr Hamza Kassongo who moderated the launch event. (14/12/2021)
FOLLOWING PRESENTATION
A section of participants follow a presentation during the launch of the Yearbook 2020 report. From left are Mr Job Runhaar (Deputy Head of Mission, the Netherlands Embassy), Ms Chikulupi Kasaka (from the Netherlands Embassy), Ms Sascha Müller (Head of Governance from Switzerland Embassy), and Mr Eric Kalunga (Programme Officer, Governance - Switzerland Embassy. (14/12/2021)
FOLLOWING PRESENTATION
A section of participants follow a presentation during the launch of the Yearbook 2020 report. From left are Mr Job Runhaar (Deputy Head of Mission, the Netherlands Embassy), Ms Chikulupi Kasaka (from the Netherlands Embassy), Ms Sascha Müller (Head of Governance from Switzerland Embassy), and Mr Eric Kalunga (Programme Officer, Governance - Switzerland Embassy. (14/12/2021)
LAUNCH COMMITTEE
The members of the launch committee after the launch of the Yearbook 2020 report at the Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre (JNICC) in Dar es Salaam. (14/12/2021)
REPORT LAUNCHING IN DAR
 Dr Kiagho Kilonzo Ag, Executive Secretary Tanzania Film Board (Centre) launches the Yearbook on Media Quality in Tanzania 2019 Report at the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) Mwalimu JK Nyerere Campus. Looking on are Leo Näscher, Ag. Ambassador of Switzerland to Tanzania and Prof. Michael Andindilile, Dean of the School of Journalism and Mass Communication (July 2020)
REPORT LAUNCHING IN DAR
KEYNOTE: 2019 Report Launching
 Ag. Ambassador of Switzerland to Tanzania, Leo Näscher, delivers a keynote speech during the launch of the Yearbook 2019 report at the University of Dar es Salaam. Looking on is the Dean of the School of Journalism and Mass Communication, Prof. Michael Andindilile
FOLLOWING A PRESENTATION: 2019
 Left to right: Ag. Ambassador of Switzerland to Tanzania, Leo Näscher, Eric Kalunga, Programme Officer (Governance) from the Switzerland Embassy, Tirso Dos Santos, UNESCO Head of Office and Representative and Jenerali Ulimwengu, special guest at the launch and Lifetime Achievement Awardee in Journalism. Right to left: Salome Kitomari (Chairperson MISA-Tanzania), Joyce Shebe (Editor, Clouds FM), Hassan Mhelela (Azam Media), and Deodatus Balile (Acting Chairperson, Tanzania Editors Forum - TEF).
FOLLOWING A PRESENTATION: 2019
 The Project Manager and co-researcher of the Yearbook on Media Quality in Tanzania, Abdallah Katunzi (second left), with some members of the Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA) Content Committee, Mr Abdul Ngalawa (left), Mr Jacob Tesha (second right), and Mr Derek Murusuri (right) after the presentation of the Yearbook report to the Committee’s members (November 2020).
ENGAGING THE GOVERNMENT
2019 REPORT LAUNCHING IN ZANZIBAR
 The Guest of Honour, Mama Mariam Hamdani, former Vice President of the Media Council of Tanzania (MCT), (seated with a headscarf), in a group photo with representatives from media houses in Zanzibar during the launching of the Yearbook 2019 report in Zanzibar. The launching took place at the UDSM’s Institute of Marine Sciences. Seated on her right is Dr Darius Mukiza, the Chairperson of the Yearbook 2019 Launch Committee. The Project Manager and co-researcher of the Yearbook on Media Quality in Tanzania, Abdallah Katunzi, responds to journalists’ questions after the launch of the Yearbook 2019 report at the University of Dar es Salaam’s Mwalimu JK Nyerere Campus (July 2020).
SPEAKING TO JOURNALISTS
 The Project Manager and co-researcher of the Yearbook on Media Quality in Tanzania, Abdallah Katunzi, with Clouds Media Group (CMG) journalists and managers after the presentation of the Yearbook 2019 report at CMG Office in Dar es Salaam (February 2020).
WITH CMG JOURNALISTS
 poses on a group photo with Heads of Media Institutions during the World Press Freedom Day held in Arusha on April T
WORLD PRESS FREEDOM DAY 2025
The Dean of the School of Journalism and Mass Communication, Dr. Mona Mwakalinga (the third from right standing behind) 28 & 29, 2025.