Tanzania, May 9 -- Dar es Salaam. President Samia Suluhu Hassan has directed the establishment of a special fund to provide startup capital for former inmates who acquire vocational skills while serving prison sentences, saying the move is essential in reducing repeat offences and helping ex-prisoners rebuild their lives.

Speaking during the graduation ceremony for High-Level Leadership Course No. 28 and Second-Class Leadership Course No. 48 at the Tanzania Correctional Training Academy on Saturday, May 9, 2026, President Hassan said many inmates leave prison with practical skills but fail to reintegrate into society due to lack of financial support to start businesses or income-generating activities.

"Let a special fund start now for t...