MTWARA, March 6 -- THE air in Mtwara carried more than just the ocean breeze and the promise of a new day. It carried ambition, expectation and, above all, the unmistakable energy of young people determined to shape their own future.

As the Vijana Platform was officially launched in the region, one message rang out clearly: youths are no longer waiting for change — they are becoming the drivers of it.

Standing before an energised audience, Minister of State in the Presidents Office for Youth Development, Mr Joel Nanauka, delivered a message that resonated deeply with young people across the region.

He reaffirmed the governments unwavering commitment to transforming Mtwara by unlocking its vast potential and converting it into tan...