DAR ES SALAAM – In a strategic move to tackle youth unemployment, Tanzania’s blue economy sector is set to take a historic leap forward today. A major virtual forum is being convened to connect ambitious young Tanzanians with lucrative, real-world opportunities in commercial fish farming and cage manufacturing.
The high-stakes webinar, organized by the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries (MLF) in partnership with the AGCOT Centre, aims to provide a practical, step-by-step roadmap on how youth can benefit from the flagship national program: Building a Better Tomorrow (BBT) – Aquaculture.
Shifting from Rhetoric to Real-World Mechanics
Unlike traditional bureaucratic seminars that often lean heavily on theory, today’s forum is intentionally designed to offer practical, hands-on insights straight from the field, featuring a line-up of seasoned technical experts, policy drivers, and practitioners.
The highlight of the event is a highly anticipated Interactive Q&A and Discussion Segment moderated by Tullah Mloge and Clemence Katunzi. Instead of being passive listeners, participants will have the unique opportunity to directly cross-examine and chat live with active fish farmers and an expert cage manufacturer. This direct access is expected to demystify the sub-sector, breaking down the technical realities, challenges, and actual profitability of the trade.
Official Timetable and Key Speakers
The forum, kicking off today, Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 2:00 PM (EAT), features a structured breakdown of presentations and discussions:
| S/No | Agenda Item | Key Speaker / Presenter |
| 1 | Introduction | All Participants |
| 2 | Objectives of the Meeting | Tullah Mloge – AGCOT Centre |
| 3 | BBT Youth–Aquaculture Framework: Access to capital, fingerlings, and high-grade fish feed. | Dr. Nazael Madalla – Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries |
| 4 | Investment in BBT-Aquaculture: Navigating current financial and commercial opportunities. | Pius Makindi & Elisha Igayo – Active Fish Farmers |
| 5 | Technical Services: Exploring specialized niches, particularly modern fish cage manufacturing. | John Kinyage – Expert Cage Manufacturer |
| 6 | Interactive Discussions & Q&A: Direct, real-time feedback and troubleshooting from practitioners. | Moderated by Tullah Mloge & Clemence Katunzi |
| 7 | The Next Steps for BBT-Aquaculture: Project timeline and how youth can position themselves. | Tullah Mloge & Dr. Nazael Madalla |
How to Join the Forum
Leveraging digital technology to reach youth across all regions, the forum will stream live via Zoom and the AGCOT YouTube Channel.
IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR PARTICIPANTS: To secure a slot, prospective attendees must pre-register through the official portal:Register Here. Upon registration, a confirmation email containing the official access link will be automatically sent.
The event by the Ministry and AGCOT is a progressive shift, signalling a serious commitment to modernising the fisheries sector through scientific aquaculture—positioning the nation’s youth as the primary drivers of Tanzania’s future wealth.