For years, every working day for Joseph began with buying fuel before picking up his first passenger. Rising fuel prices and frequent repairs meant much of his income as a boda-boda rider went into keeping his motorcycle on the road. Today, Joseph starts his day differently. He simply unplugs his fully charged electric tuk-tuk and heads to work with lower operating costs and a quieter, cleaner ride.

The University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) has achieved a major international milestone after emerging among Africa's top 10 universities for graduate employability, ranking among the top three East Africa and 131st globally in the Employment Outcomes indicator of the QS World University Rankings (QS WUR) 2027.

The University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) has stepped up efforts to embed Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles across its academic and administrative operations, positioning sustainability at the centre of institutional planning, governance and decision-making.

The University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) has intensified its call for stronger partnerships with public and private sector institutions, inviting stakeholders to collaborate in transforming research and innovation into practical solutions that drive Tanzania's socio-economic development.

Dar es Salaam City Mayor, Hon. Nurdin Bilal Juma, has commended the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) for strengthening partnerships with industry and successfully translating research and innovation into commercially viable products that are creating jobs, supporting local industries and contributing to Tanzania's economic transformation.

The University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) has spearheaded high-level discussions on strengthening research governance, innovation ecosystems and the commercialisation of research outputs, bringing together experts from academia and government to chart a more coordinated approach to advancing Tanzania's knowledge-based economy.