MOROGORO: THE Tanzania Wildlife Management Authority (TAWA) has commended the sixth phase government for approving the recruitment of about 551 wildlife rangers for the 2025/26 financial year.
Acting Commissioner for Conservation, Mr Mlage Kabange said over the weekend during a two-day visit by members of the authority’s fourth Board of Directors at TAWA headquarters in Morogoro.
The board, chaired by retired Major General Hamis Semfuko also presided over a ceremony in which 13 Conservation Commissioners were conferred with military ranks at the authority’s headquarters in Morogoro Region.
The newly recruited rangers are expected to strengthen the protection and management of wildlife resources across the country.
“In brief, the vision of the board is to see TAWA rise to higher performance standards in conservation, tourism development, investment promotion and community engagement at all levels,” Mr Kabange said.
He added that, in line with government directives, ministerial guidance and the board’s vision, TAWA’s management has strategically positioned itself to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in executing its mandate. Deputy Commissioner for Conservation in charge of Corporate Services, Mr Thabit Mkwaya, said the authority has recently recruited 296 new rangers.
He noted that the new recruits will boost operational efficiency, while the promoted officers will serve at zonal level as TAWA zone leaders. Speaking during the ceremony, Board Chairperson Maj Gen (Rtd) Semfuko congratulated the 13 Commissioners for earning the board’s trust and being appointed to leadership positions in various management areas.
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“I congratulate all 13 Commissioners who have been promoted and conferred ranks. It is the board’s belief that you deserve these positions. Congratulations,” he said.
He urged them to implement government directives and the fourth board’s vision by ensuring the authority excels in all key performance areas, including community participation, conservation management, tourism development, investment growth and revenue collection.
“We want to see TAWA soar to even greater heights, and you are among the key drivers of that ambition,” he said.
Maj Gen (Rtd) Semfuko also called on the Commissioners to work closely with officers and rangers under their supervision, adhering to established guidelines while upholding innovation, professionalism, the rule of law and integrity.
Seven officers were promoted to the rank of Senior Assistant Conservation Commissioner: Privatus Kasisi, Wilbright Munuo, Khadija Malongo, Mark Chuwa, Vicky Kamata, Omary Msangi and Orest Njau. Six others were elevated to the rank of Assistant Conservation Commissioner: Alphonce Mung’ong’o, Jackson Msaki, Suleiman Keraryo, Jovine Nachihangu, George Makheya and Rajabu Hochi.