Britain Tanzania Society

16/09/2025

The Britain Tanzania Society's Chair, Paul Harrison, was delighted to host Tanzanian Foreign Minister Mahmoud Thabit Kombo and other dignitaries for a wonderful lunch last Friday. It was a fantastic opportunity to discuss ways to strengthen the relationship between the UK and Tanzania.

A big thank you to Minister Kombo and the entire delegation for their time and valuable conversation. We look forward to building on this positive engagement and continuing to foster strong ties between our two nations.

03/08/2025

Congratulations to Malaika Kids UK who had their London Bridges fundraiser walk on 20 July 2025 and have raised a fantastic amount of money to help their charity and work going. If you would like to find out more and donate to their cause please visit their social media channels of www.justgiving.com/campaign/londonbridgesmk

21/07/2025

Celebrating 40 years of friendship and collaboration between Redditch and Mtwara 🇬🇧🤝🇹🇿 From connections to future trade opportunities, town twinning shows the power of partnership.

Read more: https://redditchstandard.co.uk/news/redditch-toasts-40-year-link-with-twin-town-mtwara-in-tanzania/ #

Today the twinning flame is kept burning bright by Redditch One World Link, a group headed by former local teachers David and Jackie Morgan.

08/07/2025

July 7th, is World ! The Britain Tanzania Society joins the global community in celebrating this vital language, spoken by millions across East Africa and beyond.

Kiswahili is more than just a means of communication; it's a living testament to a rich history, diverse cultures, and enduring connections. It plays a crucial role in promoting peace, fostering understanding, and preserving the unique heritage of the Swahili people.

We encourage everyone to learn a few Kiswahili phrases and discover the warmth and wisdom embedded within this beautiful language. Let's continue to champion its growth and recognition worldwide!

25/06/2025

As we celebrate 50 years, we're also looking forward to a future brimming with potential, partnership, and profound mutual benefit between the UK and Tanzania! With a focus on education and trade, and guided by the Mutual Prosperity Partnership, we're excited for what the next 50 years hold.

24/06/2025

A huge thank you to everyone who joined our 50th-anniversary celebration Saturday, especially our distinguished guests including H.E. Ambassador Mbelwa Kairuki and Ambassador Maulidah Hassan! Special gratitude to St. James's Church, Piccadilly, for being our gracious host, and to Jeff Claxton for the refreshments!

23/06/2025

On Saturday, we honoured the visionary founders of the Britain Tanzania Society and the Tanzania Development Trust, established in 1975 by individuals like Bishop Trevor Huddleston and Hon. Amon Nsekela. Their commitment to promoting mutual understanding and direct support has shaped five decades of positive impact. As we say, "Umoja ni Nguvu" - Unity is Strength!

22/06/2025

Celebrating 50 remarkable years of the Britain Tanzania Society and the Tanzania Development Trust yesterday! What an incredible milestone built on fostering strong UK-Tanzania relations and supporting impactful projects in Tanzania. So many familiar faces gathered at St. James's Church, Piccadilly, for this special occasion!

20/06/2025

Don’t forget to come and join us tomorrow if you can

We’re celebrating 50 years of friendship and progress between Britain and Tanzania!

Join us on Saturday, 21st June 2025 from 6pm–late at The Spread Eagle, Homerton for:
• An evening reception
• Tanzanian music, dancing, and socialising
• Food and drink available to purchase from the pub

Hosted by the Britain-Tanzania Society (BTS) and the Tanzania Development Trust (TDT)

Find out more about the venue: thespreadeaglelondon.co.uk

10/06/2025

“It is a great honour to carry forward the work of our late elder, President Mwinyi, who contributed immensely to this community. I will do my best to follow in his footsteps and help advance BTS’s mission,” Dr Kikwete

Home/World/JK takes helm at British-Tanzania Society, hails Mwinyi’s legacy JK takes helm at British-Tanzania Society, hails Mwinyi’s legacy Special Writer1 day ago 244 FORMER President Dr Jakaya Kikwete. LONDON: FORMER President Dr Jakaya Kikwete has officially begun his role as the new Preside...

07/06/2025

🇬🇧🇹🇿 A proud and historic moment for the Britain Tanzania Society (BTS)!

We were honoured to welcome H.E. Dr. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, former President of Tanzania, for his first official engagement as President of BTS.

At a special gathering in London with BTS and Tanzania Development Trust leaders, we celebrated 50 years of UK–Tanzania friendship and explored exciting opportunities for future collaboration.

Dr. Kikwete pledged his full support for advancing education, health, development, and cultural exchange — and endorsed plans for a major anniversary celebration in Tanzania later this year!

We are inspired by his leadership and look forward to working together to build on this legacy for the next 50 years and beyond.

👉 Read the full statement here: www.britaintanzaniasociety.co.uk/bts-newsletter

19/05/2025

A message from BTS chair Paul Harrison regarding the announcement of the new Tanzanian foreign policy