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The Union of Tanzania Press Clubs is abbreviated as UTPC. It is an umbrella body of press clubs in Tanzania. So far it has 28 press clubs which are its members. These press clubs are geographically located all over Tanzania. UTPC is a non governmental organization which was established in 1996 and registered in 1997.It was formed by press clubs to act as their umbrella. It is a membership based organization. Its headquarters is in Dodoma.
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CiC and UTPC launched the "Mtoto Kwanza!" project to improve Early Child Development (ECD) in Tanzania. They trained 26 journalists to raise ECD awareness and enhance local media's capacity.
The project aims to address challenges in Tanzania's media and fundamental freedoms, enhance media capacity, and boost advocacy to create a more supportive environment for the media sector.
The Daudi Mwangosi Prize, organized annually by the Union of Tanzania Press Clubs (UTPC), honors Channel Ten journalist Daudi Mwangosi, who was killed by police while on duty in Iringa in 2012.
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“The Union of Tanzania Press Clubs has greatly impacted my career. Their workshops and resources have sharpened my skills, fostering a collaborative environment that promotes press freedom and ethical journalism across the nation.”
“The Union of Tanzania Press Clubs has significantly enhanced my journalism career. Their training programs and support have improved my skills, enabling me to produce more impactful stories and advocate for press freedom and ethical journalism.”
Residents of Kigoma Region, on June 12, 2024, have resolved to implement various important measures to ensure that freedom of expression is maintained in the region, from the family level to the national level.
These measures include the establishment of hashtagFreedomOfExpression clubs in primary and secondary schools to enhance citizens' ability to express themselves from a young age.
These resolutions were made today by various stakeholders in the region during a community seminar aimed at promoting freedom of expression. The seminar was organized by the Kigoma Regional Press Club (KGPC) in collaboration with the Union of Tanzania Press Clubs (UTPC).
Speaking at the opening of the community seminar, the guest of honor, Acting Regional Administrative Secretary of Kigoma, responsible for industry and trade, Mr. Deogratius Sangu, who represented the Regional Commissioner of Kigoma, Thobias Andengenye, said it is important for citizens and leaders to utilize this freedom of expression for the development of Kigoma Region.
UTPC President and Chairman of the Kigoma Regional Press Club, Mr. Deogratius Nsokolo, said that gaining freedom of expression is crucial as it forms the foundation for acquiring all other rights.
On his part, UTPC Executive Director Mr. Kenneth Simbaya said that development is not an individual's responsibility alone; we must see how we contribute to development by hashtagPromotingFreedomOfExpression to provide equal opportunities for all.
This community seminar to promote freedom of expression included various stakeholders such as journalists, representatives from civil society organizations, lawyers, people with disabilities, special groups including youth, Government leaders, political party representatives, and religious leaders.
This is the second community seminar to promote freedom of expression, the first of which was held in Shinyanga Region. After Kigoma, it will proceed to Katavi and Rukwa regions.
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For the 1st time in Arusha today, a ground-breaking meeting was convened to assess the state of the media sector, marking a significant milestone in the collaboration between the Ministry of Information, Communications, and Information Technology and key media stakeholders. During this historic gathering, various strategies aimed at fostering the growth of the media industry in Tanzania were presented.
Under the leadership of Hon. Nape Moses Nnauye, the Minister for Information, Communications, and Information Technology, congratulated the media stakeholders representing diverse media organizations across the country as they presented their plans to bolster the development of the media landscape in Tanzania.
In his address, Mr. Deo Nsokolo @deo_nsokolo The president of The Union of Tanzania Press Clubs (UTPC), expressed his gratitude to the Government for its efforts in enhancing the working conditions for journalists. However, he underscored the importance of sustained efforts in key areas such as ensuring the safety and security of journalists, amending Media Services Act 2016, and enhancing the welfare of journalists, since they are critical factors that could hinder the growth curve of the media sector in Tanzania.
Furthermore, Mr. Nsokolo requested for Minister Nape Nnauye to expedite the release of the report from the media economy assessment committee. This, he stressed, would enable stakeholders to promptly address the recommendations outlined in the report, thereby fostering continuous improvement within the industry.
In a final call to action, Mr. Nsokolo urged stakeholders, particularly the Government, to leverage the availability of Press Clubs across the nation as effective channels for disseminating information swiftly and efficiently to the public.
Also in his speech, the General Secretary for the Media Council of Tanzania, Mr. Ernest Sungura, outlined areas in which the MCT will collaborate with the Ministry of Information Communication and Information Technology; These include assisting in the development of good media laws and policies, conveying journalistic opinions on the National Vision 2050, promoting access to information, and overseeing journalistic ethics.
Rev. Lazaro of Evangelistic Assemblies of God Tanzania, Babati, issued a statement during the journalists' safety and security dialogue organized by the Union of Tanzania Press Club in collaboration with the Manyara Press Club.
He emphasized that the successful advocacy for the safety and security of journalists requires collaboration among religious leaders.
"Once religious leaders unite in advocating for the safety and security of journalists, we will be successful," Rev. Lazaro stated.
He advised the continuation of safety dialogues, emphasizing their pivotal role in creating a media-friendly operational environment.
The Regional Police Commander of Manyara, SACP. George Katabazi, affirmed that the police force in the region provides security to journalists to enable them to collect, write, and disseminate information to the public in a safe environment.
Speaking on the impact of the dialogues, Katabazi recalled that during the first quarter, there were no incidents of journalist arrests or any inhumane actions against them recorded in the region. He pledged the sustainability of this situation, as the force is improving by providing training to the police to adopt a peaceful approach towards journalists.
Manyara Press Club and UTPC conducted the fourth journalists' safety and security dialogue this week, bringing together the Police force, religious leaders, political leaders, lawyers, and common citizens. This move of involving other stakeholders aims to expand the advocacy efforts for the safety and security of journalists.
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