Tanzania, March 20 -- Dar es Salaam. More than 200 students are expected to participate in the Akili Alumni Marathon 2026, a unique event that will bring together Tanzanians who have studied at universities abroad to run with the goal of investing in the next generation.

The Director of Akili Education, Felician Chizelema, said the marathon, sponsored by CRDB Bank, aims to raise $1.2 million to fund 100 students to pursue modern, high-demand courses globally, including Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security and Blockchain Technology.

He said CRDB, through its youth banking unit (Youth Connect), has taken a further step by sponsoring 100 university students in Tanzania to participate in the Akili Alumni Marathon 2026.

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