During a graduation ceremony at Mzumbe University's main campus in Morogoro, Chancellor Dr. Ali Mohamed Shein stated that increasing graduate numbers reflect greater national investment in higher education and research. He highlighted the university's role in addressing social challenges, noting a record fifteen doctoral graduates, including four women, at the event. The Vice-Chancellor, Professor William Mwegoha, reported that 5,091 students graduated across the university's campuses, with 3,171 from the Morogoro location. He also mentioned the institution expanded its international partnerships, securing forty cooperation agreements.
Among the new PhD recipients was the Minister for Constitutional and Legal Affairs, Dr. Juma Homera. His research examined village land councils in Kilosa, Mbarali, and Tunduru districts, focusing on their effectiveness in resolving farmer-pastoralist conflicts. Dr. Homera concluded that current laws need amendment to empower these councils to enforce their decisions, rather than merely mediating disputes.
Among the new PhD recipients was the Minister for Constitutional and Legal Affairs, Dr. Juma Homera. His research examined village land councils in Kilosa, Mbarali, and Tunduru districts, focusing on their effectiveness in resolving farmer-pastoralist conflicts. Dr. Homera concluded that current laws need amendment to empower these councils to enforce their decisions, rather than merely mediating disputes.
