Dar Goat Races eye to raise 200m/- for Tanzania’s underprivileged students

DAR ES SALAAM: A total of 200m/- is expected to be raised during the 2026 Rotary Goat Races to support education initiatives, including scholarships for underprivileged students, improvement of learning environments and Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) facilities.

President of the Rotary Club of Dar es Salaam Oyster Bay, Paul Muhato, said the event, themed “Safari Adventure,” will be held on Saturday, 19 September 2026, from 12:00 noon to 10:00 PM at the Kijitonyama Postal Grounds in Dar es Salaam.

The organisers are targeting 5,000 attendees, up from approximately 3,200 people who attended the event in 2025.

Muhato said the Goat Races provide an opportunity for the community to come together, enjoy a family-oriented event and contribute towards improving education in Tanzania.

“This year, we are going bigger and creating an exciting Safari Adventure for the whole family, all in support of a good cause. We invite the entire community to join us,” he said.

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Vodacom Tanzania has returned as the title sponsor for the fourth consecutive year, while the company and the Rotary Club of Dar es Salaam Oyster Bay have concluded a three-year partnership agreement covering 2026 to 2028.

Vodacom Tanzania’s Head of Marketing and Enablement, Mr Joseph Sayi, said the company was proud to continue supporting the initiative, which has already contributed to improving school infrastructure and providing scholarships to more than 350 underprivileged students in higher learning and vocational training institutions.

The 2026 Rotary Goat Races will also feature entertainment, vendors and family activities, with organisers describing the larger venue as an opportunity to expand the event’s community impact.