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.