The Vocational Education and Training Authority (VETA) has partnered with Tanzania Breweries Plc (TBL) to train 300 young people in agricultural machinery and equipment. The partnership was formalised through an agreement signed by VETA Director General Anthony Kasore and TBL Managing Director Michelle Kilpin in Dar es Salaam. This initiative aims to strengthen skills and productivity in the farming sector.
Under the Ujuzi Kwanza Scholarship, 100 youths will receive training each year in the operation and maintenance of agricultural machinery at five VETA colleges. The institutions offering the specialised courses are Kihonda Regional Vocational Training and Service Centre, Manyara Regional Vocational Training and Service Centre, Mpanda Vocational Training Centre, Arusha Vocational Training Centre, and Dakawa Vocational Training Centre.
The initiative aligns with Tanzania Development Vision 2050, which identifies agriculture as one of nine priority sectors capable of transforming the country’s economy. The vision seeks to make agriculture more productive, competitive, and sustainable while positioning Tanzania as a leading regional food production and distribution hub by 2050.
VETA Director General Anthony Kasore stated that the partnership advanced the Training Institutions–Employers Partnership Programme, launched in February 2026, and supported the Education and Training Policy of 2024. He thanked TBL for supporting the initiative, saying the training would equip young people with practical skills to pursue employment or self-employment in the agricultural sector.
TBL Managing Director Michelle Kilpin said the company had for years supported smallholder farmers growing sorghum, maize, and barley through training in improved farming practices, technical advice, and technologies aimed at increasing yields. She added that working with VETA would extend these efforts to more young people, who represent an important part of the country’s productive workforce.
TBL Director of Corporate Relations Neema Temba noted that the partnership would help improve productivity across agricultural value chains, adding that the company depended on agricultural produce as raw materials for its manufacturing operations. This collaboration would strengthen VETA’s efforts to provide quality vocational training that responds to national priorities and labour market needs.
The partnership between VETA and TBL is expected to have a positive impact on the agricultural sector in Tanzania. By equipping young people with the necessary skills, the initiative aims to increase productivity and build a resilient and sustainable agricultural sector. The programme will run for three years, with 100 youths being trained each year.
Key points
- The partnership aims to train 300 youths in agricultural machinery and equipment under a three-year scholarship programme.
- The initiative aligns with Tanzania Development Vision 2050, which seeks to make agriculture more productive, competitive, and sustainable.
- The programme will be implemented at five VETA colleges, including Kihonda Regional Vocational Training and Service Centre and Arusha Vocational Training Centre.
