Dar es Salaam, April 23 -- THE  government has launched a landmark vocational revolution, pivoting from traditional academic degrees to a skills-first economy.

Through the Mama Samia Skills Recognition and Certification Programme, the state aims to formalise the talents of 80,000 “unrecognised” artisans by 2027, turning informal expertise into a legitimate tool for national wealth.

This Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) drive aligns with the National Development Vision 2050, which seeks to produce a critical mass of professionals capable of competing at regional and global levels.

“When we say we are addressing youth unemployment, we are not just speaking; we are taking action,” Prof. Mkenda said. “...