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SSP Tekla Ngilangwa: The Prison Commander Who Turned Kongwa’s Problems into Solutions | URT Stories
The Institution She InheritedWhen SSP Tekla Erasto Ngilangwa reported to Kongwa District Prison on J...
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Nyanda J. Shuli: The Human Rights Advocate Who Never Stopped Listening
From journalism, education advocacy and strategic communication to one of Tanzania’s highest human r...
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Jacqueline Kweka: The Treasure Hunter Who Found Stories Hidden Inside Stones | URT Stories
Some people search for gold. Others search for diamonds. Jacqueline Kweka searches for meaning.She i...
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Hamisi Msagama: The Pharmacist Who Chose to Influence Global Health Policies | URT Stories
Some Prescriptions Are Written With Ink. Others Are Written With Policy.Every day, somewhere in the...
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Dr. Kuduishe Kisowile: The Doctor Who Discovered That Changing the Story Can Save a Life | URT Stories
“Medicine heals one patient at a time. Communication can heal millions."Some doctors spend their car...
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Friday Kyando: The Director Who Refused to Let Others Tell Tanzania's Story | URT Stories
"People don't respond to advertisements. They respond to authentic stories and emotions." — Friday K...
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Stories in Series
Multi-chapter journeys exploring Tanzania's heritage, culture, and the people shaping its future.
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Ch. 1
The Boy Named After the Sun
At just eight years old, Aditya Rathore travelled to Cape To...
Ch. 2
“Sometimes I Wanted to Stop”
Before he won gold in Cape Town, Aditya first defeated the v...
Ch. 3
“My Team Expected Me”
Behind every move was one simple thought: "My team expects m...
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Nyanda J. Shuli: The Human Rights Advocate Who Never Stopped Listening
From journalism, education advocacy and strategic communication to one of Tanzania’s highest human r...
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Jacqueline Kweka: The Treasure Hunter Who Found Stories Hidden Inside Stones | URT Stories
Some people search for gold. Others search for diamonds. Jacqueline Kweka searches for meaning.She i...
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Hamisi Msagama: The Pharmacist Who Chose to Influence Global Health Policies | URT Stories
Some Prescriptions Are Written With Ink. Others Are Written With Policy.Every day, somewhere in the...