Tanzania, July 10 -- Arusha. Before he became the man responsible for overseeing Tanzania's 21 national parks, Massana Gibril Mwishawa spent more than three decades walking the same paths as the rangers he now leads.

His journey to the top of Tanzania's conservation sector began not in an office, but in the field, where he worked to protect wildlife, manage protected areas and confront the daily challenges facing conservation officers.

On Wednesday, July 8, 2026, Mwishawa was sworn in as the new Conservation Commissioner of the Tanzania National Parks (TANAPA), formally taking charge of the institution that plays a central role in wildlife conservation and tourism.

The oath of office, administered by Minister for Natural Resources and ...