TANZANIA BLOGGERS EAGER TO COLLABORATE WITH USA IN MEDIA TRAINING

The Tanzania Bloggers Network (TBN), today held an informal gathering and luncheon with Ms. Jeanne Clark and Kalisha Holmes, US Embassy's Public Affairs Officer and Press and Information Officer respectively, at the Serena Hotel in Dar es Salaam.

During the meeting, senior TBN members who attended discussed a number of issues with the officers, including the current and future plans of the association.

"We shared our vision of developing the association further to enhance the promotion of the valuable work carried out by our members since its inception in early 2015", TBN founding member Josephat Lukaza said.

"We were thrilled to learn of the American Embassy's keen interest in the work of online journalists and their commitment to collaborating with TBN", said John Bukuku, another veteran blogger.

The TBN members expressed gratitude to the US Embassy for expressing interest in providing training opportunities to enhance professionalism and adhere to the ethical standards of journalism, saying that the move was truly encouraging.

"We believe that such collaborations will play a pivotal role in uplifting the standards of online journalism in Tanzania".

"Your dedication to fostering a supportive and empowering environment for bloggers and online journalists is inspiring. We are confident that this partnership will contribute significantly to the growth and development of our association, as well as the broader media landscape in Tanzania", pioneering blogger Issa Michuzi said.

Michuzi added: "We are excited about the potential for future collaborations and the positive impact they will have on our members and the Tanzanian blogging community as a whole".