NJOMBE, March 29 -- THE establishment of childcare centres in marketplaces is proving to be a national game-changer for mothers in the informal sector, providing a blueprint for how urban trade can be both inclusive and safe.

The initiative, which has gained significant traction following a 2022 directive by President Samia Suluhu Hassan, is successfully moving children from the hazardous environment of market stalls into structured, nurturing spaces.

A recent survey by the Sunday News in markets where these centres operate, including the Njombe Main Market, revealed a profound sense of relief among parents. The facility has eliminated the struggle of finding trustworthy maids or the highrisk practice of bringing infants to busy, conges...