Tanzanian journalists submit their entries as a chase for the Samia Kalamu Awards begins

DAR ES SALAAM: JOURNALISTS from across Tanzania have started submitting their entries for the 2026 Journalism and Development Reporting Awards, commonly known as the Samia Kalamu Awards. The awards are organized by the Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority in collaboration with the Tanzania Media Women’s Association and the Journalists Accreditation Board, with the aim of recognizing and promoting excellence in development journalism across the country. According to a joint statement signed by the awards’ Chairperson, Peter Mwasalyanda, and Vice Chairperson, Rose Reuben, a total of 624 entries had been submitted through the awards portal by June 15, 2026. The statement noted that the strong response reflects growing participation by journalists and media organizations in the competition, highlighting their commitment to producing stories and feature articles that contribute to national development. Statistics released by the organizers show that 20 entries, representing 4.8 percent of all submissions, were received in the media house awards category, while 25 entries, equivalent to 4.0 percent, were submitted under the special national awards category. The largest share of submissions—569 entries, or 91.2 percent—were received under the sector-specific award categories. ALSO READ: Journalists challenged to safeguard public trust The statement further indicated that online media outlets are leading in the number of submissions, with 276 entries accounting for 44 percent of all entries received so far. Newspapers submitted 178 entries, representing 29 percent of the total, while television stations submitted 102 entries, equivalent to 16 percent. Radio stations accounted for 60 entries, or 10 percent, while magazines submitted only eight entries, representing one percent of all submissions. According to the organizers, the trend reflects the growing use of digital platforms in the production and dissemination of development-oriented journalism in Tanzania. “This response demonstrates the increasing use of digital platforms in producing and distributing development news content, as well as the commitment of journalists to continue educating, informing and mobilizing society on issues related to the country’s development,” the statement said. The Samia Kalamu Awards have continued to serve as an important platform for recognizing the contribution of journalists in highlighting development issues and promoting reporting that supports social, economic, and national progress. The post Tanzanian journalists submit their entries as a chase for the Samia Kalamu Awards begins first appeared on Daily News . The post Tanzanian journalists submit their entries as a chase for the Samia Kalamu Awards begins appeared first on Daily News .