JACKLINE KATUSABE (LEFT) SUPPORTING JULIUS NYERERE’S SON IN PLANTING SHEA TREE AT THE EVENT

 East Africa continues to strengthen its regional integration, with over 177 million people across Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda engaging in cross-border initiatives that promote culture, education, and economic cooperation. Language, particularly Kiswahili, plays a central role in fostering regional identity and cohesion.

In line with its mission of promoting development rooted in the African context, African Rural University (ARU)  Emeritus Guild President Jackline Katusabe represented ARU Students at the Twende Zetu Butiama event in the Mara region of Tanzania.

While flagging off participants, The Head of the State House Anti-Corruption Unit (SH-ACU), Brig Gen Henry Isoke tasked the participants to promote nationalism and keep the african spirit alive through their actions

Held from 28–29 September 2025, the event reflected  on the enduring legacy and values of Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere, Tanzania’s founding father, who championed Pan-Africanism, cultural pride, and the philosophy of Ujamaa. The gathering brought together cultural leaders, youth, and Pan-African visionaries, including Nyerere’s son and the renowned thinker Joshua Maponga.