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Media Framing of Police Force Activities in Tanzania: An Analysis of Mwananchi and Habari Leo Newspaper reportage in 2022.
Get PDFThis study assessed media framing of Police force activities in Tanzania, with a focus on two prominent national newspapers, Habari Leo and Mwananchi, during the period from January to June 2022. The research is anchored in Framing Theory, which posits that the way media presents information significantly influences audience perception. This theoretical lens enabled the study to interpret how
particular narratives and tones contribute to shaping public attitudes towards the Police force. Central to the analysis is the relationship between media portrayal and
institutional trust, particularly the extent to which news framing attributes responsibility or fosters scepticism about the Police‟s intentions and competence.
The theoretical grounding thus provides a framework to interrogate the normative expectations of the media in reporting security-related content. The study employed a
mixed-method approach, with content analysis serving as the primary technique for data collection and interpretation. Each news article was treated as an individual unit
of analysis, allowing for a structured comparison of tone, themes, and narrative emphasis across the two newspapers. The study classified reported stories into thematic categories including crime response, public safety, and institutional accountability. It also examined the use of expert voices, the depth of reporting, and the presence (or absence) of explanatory elements such as causal analysis and legal interpretation. This methodological framework was essential in identifying both overt and subtle patterns in news reporting that contribute to the construction of
meaning about the Police force in public discourse. Findings reveal a predominantly negative media tone toward Police activities, with the framing often portraying the
Police as reactive, distant, and occasionally abusive. The media tended to highlight crimes and crises; such as homicides, drug trafficking, and gender-based violence,
without providing deeper context or explanation, thereby reinforcing a narrow and often critical image of the Police. Both newspapers showed a marked tendency to attribute blame to the Police in instances of public disorder while failing to equally acknowledge their proactive or community service roles. Moreover, the study found that the strained relationship between media and law enforcement impedes
collaboration, undermining efforts to build public trust. While the Police were occasionally represented as capable and protective, recurring frames of brutality, corruption, and poor service overshadowed these narratives, indicating the need for institutional and communicative reforms on both sides.
Keywords: Media frames, Police force activities
Utilisation of Laboratories in Teaching of Science Subjects in Public Secondary Schools in Tanzania: A Case of Bukoba Rural, Kagera.
No full textThis study aimed at assessing the utilisation of laboratories in teaching of science subjects in public secondary schools in Bukoba rural, Kagera, Tanzania. This study adopted the Constructivist Learning Theory of Dewey (1916). The study used the pragmatic research paradigm and mixed-methods approach with an explanatory sequential design. Stratified random and purposive sampling techniques were used to select 130 participants. Data were gathered through questionnaires and focus group discussions. Quantitative data were coded and analysed by the use of descriptive statistics (mean scores and standard deviations) while qualitative data were thematically analysed. Regarding the adequacy of science laboratories, findings have revealed that science laboratories are available but with insufficient spaces and have inadequate instructional materials. On the students' involvement in practical work, the results have indicated that practical work is done by demonstration to Form Four science students only, and they are conducted in large groups. In regard to challenges encountered by students during teaching/learning science subjects, findings have established that schools lack trained laboratory technicians, no allocation of time in the school timetable pertaining to conducting practical work and inadequate allocation of laboratory facilities. Based on the findings, parents should be sensitised to initiate programmes allowing available science teachers to use their weekend days to teach practical activities, subject to payment and other contributions. At the school level, school heads should ensure that the school timetables indicate the time allocation for practical activities. Local government authority is advised to design and build science laboratories according to the specified dimensions and international standards, employ adequately trained laboratory technicians and supply adequate teaching and learning materials.
Key words: Utilisation, laboratories, teaching, science subjects, public secondary school
Factors Affecting LUKU Service Customer’s Satisfaction in Tanzania: A Case of TANESCO Nyang’hwale.
No full textThis study analyzed the factors affecting LUKU service customer satisfaction in Tanzania, focusing on a case study of TANESCO in Nyang'hwale District. The study was guided by five objectives: to assess the effect of Reliability, to determine the influence of Tangibles, to determine the effect of Responsiveness, to examine the influence of Assurance and to assess the effect of Empathy on customer satisfaction. The study was anchored on the SERVQUAL model, which highlights five dimensions of service quality that influence customer satisfaction. Adopting a positivist research philosophy and a deductive research approach, the study utilized a explanatory research design. The target population consisted of LUKU service customers in Nyang’hwale District, with a sample size of 208 respondents selected using simple random sampling. Data were collected through structured questionnaires, and the analysis was performed descriptive statistics and multiple linear regression The results revealed that only three independent variables had significant positive effects on customer satisfaction, while Responsiveness was not statistically significant. The study concludes that service quality dimensions, particularly Tangibles, Empathy, and Reliability, significantly influence customer satisfaction with LUKU services. Based on these findings, it is recommended that TANESCO prioritize improvements in Tangible service elements, enhance staff empathy, and focus on service reliability to improve overall customer satisfaction.
Keyword: LUKU Service, TANESCO, Customer Satisfaction, Nyang’hwale, SEVRQUA
Inclusive Education Initiative on Academic Performance in Public Primary Schools: A Case of Rorya District, Tanzania.
No full textThe study examined the impact of inclusive education initiatives on the academic performance of pupils with special needs in public primary schools in Rorya District, Tanzania. Guided by Vygotsky‘s Sociocultural Theory, it explored influencing factors, identified current, and examined challenges in implementation. A qualitative case study design was employed, using semi-structured interviews with 14
purposively selected participants, including school administrators, teachers, parents, pupils with special needs, and education officers. Findings showed that teacher
preparedness, resource availability, infrastructure, and societal attitudes strongly influence inclusive education. Positive initiatives such as teacher training, policy
application, and stakeholder awareness were noted. However, challenges persist, including inadequate funding, poor infrastructure, stigma, and limited parental involvement. The study concludes that inclusive education remains inconsistently implemented and often falls short of policy expectations. Sustainable inclusion requires systemic reform, accessible infrastructure, continuous teacher training, and
supportive community attitudes. Bridging the policy-practice gap demands stronger government funding, family engagement, and stakeholder collaboration. The study offers practical insights for building an equitable system where no learner is left behind.
Keywords: Education, Academic Performance, Public Primary Schools, School
Integration of Information and Communication Technology to Enhance Teaching and Learning for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Tanzania.
No full textThis study examined how Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is integrated to enhance teaching and learning for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in Tanzanian primary schools. Using a convergent mixed-methods
design, data were collected from seven head teachers, thirty-six special needs education teachers, and twenty-four parents. Questionnaires were analysed in SPSS (Version 26) and interview transcripts were thematically analysed. Findings show strong stakeholder endorsement of ICT as a necessary component of contemporary, inclusive pedagogy, alongside clear evidence of systemic shortfalls in infrastructure and support. Teachers reported gaining ICT experience through pre-service training and classroom practice; however, pupils‘ direct interaction with ICT was limited by insufficient facilities and funding. Quantitative results indicated that perceptions of ICT integration were positively associated with the adequacy of resources and frequency of pupil ICT use, while reported challenges were inversely related to these outcomes. Overall, ICT integration was found to be uneven and constrained by resource gaps, minimal technical support, and variable teacher preparation. The study recommends whole-school ICT initiatives, targeted teacher professional development (with ASD-specific pedagogy), reliable school-level technical support, and sustained investment in assistive and instructional technologies to ensure equitable, effective
learning opportunities for children with ASD in Tanzania.
Keywords: Autism Spectrum Disorder, ICT Integration, Inclusive Education, Teacher and Parent Perceptions, Assistive Technology, Tanzania, Primary Schools, Mixed Methods
Factors Impacting Small Business Growth In Ilala Dictrict In Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.
No full textThis study sought to examine factors impacting the growth of small businesses in Ilala district in Dar es salaam region, Tanzania. The study’s specific objectives were to examine the effects of strategic management skills among small business operators on the growth of their businesses, to determine the effects of accounting skills among small business operators on the growth of their businesses and to assess the effects of
sales and marketing skills among small business operators on the growth of their businesses.The study employed quantitative explanatory research to assess the causeeffect relationship between the independent and dependent variables. A simple random sampling technique was used to obtain a sample of 278 respondents. Data were collected through the structured questionnaires and analysed using descriptive statistics and multiple linear regression analysis. The results revealed that strategic management skills had a positive and significant effect on small business growth (β = 0.285, ρ = 0.000, t = 4.731). Similarly, accounting skills demonstrated a positive
and significant effect (β = 0.256, ρ = 0.000, t = 4.913). Furthermore, sales and marketing skills exhibited the strongest positive and significant effect on small
business growth (β = 0.489, ρ = 0.000, t = 12.812). The study concludes that strategic management skills, accounting skills and marketing skills played vital role in promoting small business growth in in Ilala district in Dar es salaam, Tanzania. The study recommends small business owners to access to training programs, workshops, and online courses to maximize their small business growth potential. The
government should devise training policies to promote the small business operations in Ilala district and other districts in Tanzania.
Keywords: Factors, Small Business Growth, Ilala Distric
The Influence Factors of Media Ownership on Media Content Creation. A Case of Sahara Media Group.
No full textThere is a general assumption that media content is often influenced by media owners who present their interests and that of their sponsors alike, ownership influence takes myriad forms, including direct censorship and coercion of editorial
staffer. The pattern of media ownership and their influences on content creation is a worth studying area. This study sought to find out if there is such as link. The study used Sahara Media Group as its case study, focusing on electric media channels (radio and television). A mixed research approach was used to get in-depth information from respondents. Data was collected through questionnaires and
interview and the method for data analysis involved thematic and descriptive statistics with SPSS and Microsoft Excel as analytical tools. The study respondents involved media practitioners and managers, as well as the audiences. The findings reveal that there is a direct influence between media ownership patterns and the media content. The link of the two variables is more complex, there are different attributes which shape the content of the electric media channels depending on the nature of media owners. However, more studies are required to cover different aspects of media owners‘ different influence on media content.
Key words: Media Ownership, Media Conten
Assessing the School Quality Assurance Practices on Enhancing Students’ Academic Performance: A Case of Public Primary Schools in Moshi Municipal Council.
No full textThis study investigated the school quality assurance practices on enhancing students’ academic performance in public primary schools in Moshi Municipal Council. Specifically, it examined the status of school quality assurance practice; determined
the extent to which school quality assurance reports are used to enhance pupils’ academic performance; and identified the challenges hindering effective implementation of quality assurance practices in schools. The study employed mixed
methodology following convergent design. The study used a sample of 260 respondents. The methods for data collection were questionnaires and in-depth interviews. The quantitative data were analysed descriptively with the help of IBM
Statistical Package for Social Sciences v22 and thematic analysis was also used to analyse qualitative data. The findings revealed that; first, schools had at least one
quality assurance (QA) visit per annum. Second, the QA reports had moderate to major impact to the students’ academic performance by ensuring proper implementation of the curriculum. Third, the study discovered that the main
challenges facing proper QA practice included inadequate resources for instruction and learning, lack of motivation among SQAOs, and teachers’ reluctance in adhering to QA report recommendations. The study concludes that, the school QA practice was ineffective. This implies that, the effectiveness of SQA practices was jeopardised and thus hampered the improvement in school academic performance. The study recommends that, the SQAOs should be provided adequately with the required number of human resources and modern facilities.
Keywords: Quality assurance, Quality Assurance Practices, academic performance, Quality Management, feedbac
Improving Income of Tunaweza Youth Group through Establishment of Vegetable Farming at Morembe Street, Bweri Ward in Musoma Municipal, Mara Region.
No full textThis project report presents the findings of a Community Needs Assessment (CNA) carried out by a researcher focusing on unemployed youth aged 18 to 35 years located at Morembe Street, Bweri Ward in Musoma Municipality, Mara Region.
Participatory methodologies were employed to engage stakeholders in identifying community needs and formulating solutions to enhance livelihoods. The primary aim of the CNA was to gather significant information that would assist in identifying needs, assets, and opportunities, as well as to prioritize the most critical interventions to enhance the income of the Tunaweza Youth Group. The CNA outlined four
distinct objectives: to ascertain the demographic characteristics of male youth aged 18 to 35 residing on Morembe Street. The objective is to detect the opportunities and challenges faced by the male youth demographic aged 18 to 35 on Morembe Street, as well as to evaluate the primary community needs pertinent to this group within the
same age range at Morembe Street. To formulate strategies aimed at addressing the specific needs identified within the community. The CNA exercise employed a range of research methodologies and instruments, encompassing Focused Group
Discussions, Interviews, and a Discussion Guide. The primary finding of the Community Needs Assessment regarding the requirements of the community was the absence of a dependable income source for the youth. In response to that necessity, a CED initiative focused on vegetable farming was established with the subsequent objectives: By September 2024, five members of the Tunaweza Youth Group received training in mixed vegetable farming skills. Additionally, an area of 2000
square kilometers acquired for this purpose. The initiation of mixed vegetable farming by the group started by October 2024, where by the first products sold by December 2024. The ultimate aim of realizing these objectives was to enhance the financial prospects of youth and bolster the livelihoods within the community
Culinary Tourism Experience a Strategy for Destination Diversification in Tanzania: Evidence from Northern Tourist Circuit.
No full textCulinary tourism represents an emerging component of the tourism industry and encompasses all the traditional values associated with the new trends in tourism: respect for culture and tradition, authenticity and sustainability. Tanzania is known worldwide for the richness and variety of its natural food and culinary arts. It is one of the most important places where culinary tourists can enjoy local food and beverages. Using a modified experience economy model developed by Pine and Gilmore (1999), the present study examines the role of culinary tourism in the diversification of Tanzania’s tourism products. The study's findings reveal that esthetic experience had a statistically significant relationship with diversification of tourism products. Moreover, the findings also indicate that Educational Experience and Escapism Experience do not have a statistically significant relationship with the diversification of tourism products. This result means that the tourists had less experience and that some of them were not curious and creative in doing culinary tourism. Thus, it is recommended that culinary tourism be compatible with tourist activities during travel in Northern Tourist Circuit so that Tanzania’s tourism product
is diversified.
Keywords: Culinary tourism, diversification of tourism, educational experience, escapism experience, esthetics experienc