Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa on Friday, July 4, 2025, represented President Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan at the 10th anniversary celebrations of the Workers Compensation Fund (WCF), calling for strengthened stakeholder collaboration and improved service delivery to safeguard the welfare of Tanzanian workers.
Held at the Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre in Dar es Salaam, the event drew government officials, labour unions, private sector representatives, and social security stakeholders to reflect on a decade of the Fund’s operations since its establishment in 2015.
“This milestone offers us an opportunity not only to celebrate progress but also to commit to enhancing workers’ protection in line with the vision of the Sixth-Phase Government,” said Mr. Majaliwa in his keynote address, noting that the government remains firmly dedicated to ensuring a secure and just working environment for all.
Operating under the theme “Ten Years of Workers’ Compensation – Let Work Continue,” the anniversary was geared toward reviewing achievements, evaluating challenges, and setting strategic goals to further improve the efficiency and reach of workers’ compensation services nationwide.
Mr. Majaliwa said the WCF has made significant strides in supporting employees affected by workplace injuries and occupational diseases.
He emphasized that a safe and responsive compensation system not only guarantees justice for workers but also boosts productivity and economic resilience.
“Workplace safety and timely compensation are not privileges they are rights. We must all play our part to ensure those rights are upheld,” he stated.
Since its inception, the Fund has processed thousands of compensation claims and introduced digital systems to streamline service delivery.
It has also enhanced employer compliance, expanded awareness campaigns, and built institutional capacity to handle complex compensation cases.
WCF Director General Masha Mshomba said the Fund is committed to sustaining transparency, accountability, and innovation in managing claims and serving the public.
“We are proud of the journey so far and remain focused on scaling up our impact across all sectors,” he said.
The event also featured exhibitions, panel discussions, and testimonials from beneficiaries of the Fund, highlighting the human impact of workers’ compensation and the importance of inclusive protection policies.
As Tanzania charts its path towards a more robust and inclusive social security landscape, the WCF anniversary served as a platform to renew commitment toward protecting the nation’s workforce—recognising them as the engine of national development.