MALKIA WA NGUVU 2023

Honoring women’s empowerment and leadership in Tanzania

By Fauzia Abdi

al ia a g hosted lo ds edia ro p as a reso nding s ccess in cele rating and honoring omen s empo erment and leadership in an ania. he gala night sho cased the o tstanding achie ements of omen and o ng girls ho are ma ing significant contri tions to their comm nities and rea ing societal norms.

The event, held at Mlimani City Conference Center, was graced by prominent figures, including The Speaker of the Parliament of Tanzania, Dr. Tulia ckson, who served as the guest of honor. The presentation of the Malkia a guvu all of Fame award to Mama Maria Nyerere, the wife of the former First President of Tanzania, Julius Nyerere, was a fitting tribute to a woman who has dedicated her life to empowering women and girls.

The winners of the various awards highlighted the significant contributions that women are making in various fields. nna

Makakala, the Commissioner General of the Immigration Service, received the Malkia a guvu Public Sector Leadership Award, while Angelina Ngalula, the Chairperson of the Tanzania Private Sector Institute

(TPSF), was awarded the Malkia a guvu Private Sector usiness eadership award. Somoe Ismail, the Chairman of the Tanzania Electricity Corporation (Tanesco) SACCO, received the Malkia a guvu ey of Life Award. Zainab Anseli, the owner of ZARA Tours received the Malkia wa Nguvu Job Creator Award.

The Malkia Wa Nguvu Creative and Innovation Award went to Tasila Melita, who designed a machine to burn feminine towels used during menstruation, while Dr. Stella Rwezahura, a Hematologist, received the Social Welfare Award for supervising the first bone marrow transplant of 11 blood cancer patients in Tanzania. Tuli Ester Mwambapa, the Executive Director of CRDB BANK Foundation, was awarded the Malkia Wa Nguvu Inspiration Icon award.

Overall, the event highlighted the importance of empowering women and young girls, providing them with opportunities to utilize their innate talents and break through societal barriers.

Malkia a guvu served as an essential asset for women empowerment in Tanzania, aligning with Clouds Media Group’s brand mission and vision. The event promises to continue serving as a beacon of hope for women and young girls in Tanzania, inspiring them to live a full life and make use of all their innate talents with the help of our willing and supportive sponsors; D ank, Serengeti reweries, lassic Finishers (Mkeka wa Mbao, Kilombero Sugar wana Sukari , Plan International, NSSF, HSF utcher SF Sausages , Tanzania omen hamber of ommerce T and DStv.