The Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority (TCAA) participated in the 56th edition of the Tanzania Sports Federation for Public Institutions and Private Companies (SHIMMUTA 2026), which was held in Morogoro. The Authority took part in various sporting disciplines, including the traditional board game (Bao), card games, draughts, short-distance races and cycling, as part of its commitment to promoting staff welfare, teamwork and workplace productivity.

At the official opening of the games on 12 November 2026, the Prime Minister of the United Republic of Tanzania, Hon. Dr Mwigulu Lameck Nchemba, called on employees in public institutions and the private sector to embrace sports and regular physical exercise to maintain good health, prevent diseases and improve efficiency in the execution of their duties. He also commended the participating institutions and companies, noting that sports played an important role in promoting unity, strengthening teamwork and fostering good working relationships among employees.

At the event, the TCAA Director General, Dr Jabiri K. Bakari, was represented by the Director of Corporate Services (DCS), Mr Lembris Laanyuni, who took the opportunity to meet and engage with TCAA employees who competed in the various sporting disciplines. The engagement demonstrated management’s support for staff participation in sports and reaffirmed the Authority’s recognition of physical and mental well-being as important elements in building a healthy, motivated and productive workforce.