UVIWATA Finalises Preparations for Official Launch of National Secretariat Office

The Umoja wa Wamiliki wa Vituo vya Malezi Tanzania (UVIWATA) has finalised preparations for the official launch of its National Secretariat Office in Dar es Salaam, scheduled for 23 October 2026. The event is expected to be graced by the Minister for Community Development, Gender, Women and Special Groups, Hon. Dr Dorothy Gwajima, marking an important milestone in strengthening the organisation's national presence and coordination of the childcare sector.

As part of the preparations, officials from the Ministry and the Dar es Salaam Regional Office visited the UVIWATA Secretariat on 22 October 2026, where they joined UVIWATA leaders and staff to review arrangements for the launch. The establishment of the Secretariat represents a significant step in strengthening UVIWATA's institutional capacity, membership services, regional coordination and partnerships aimed at improving childcare quality and empowering daycare centre owners and childcare providers across Tanzania.

UVIWATA, which has evolved from the experience of UVIWADA in Dar es Salaam into a national association, continues to work closely with the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania and other stakeholders to promote professional standards, sustainable childcare enterprises and improved early childhood care and development. The official launch is expected to bring together government representatives, childcare providers and development partners to celebrate this important step towards a stronger and more organised childcare sector.

Photo: UVIWATA leaders and Secretariat staff with officials from the Ministry of Community Development, Gender, Women and Special Groups and the Dar es Salaam Regional Office during preparations for the official Secretariat launch, 22 October 2026.