TRITA launches training on immigration for institutions serving foreign nationals

MOSHI: THE Regional Immigration Training Academy (TRITA) has officially launched a five-day specialized training program on immigration management, bringing together stakeholders from both public and private institutions that provide services to foreign nationals in the country.

Opening the training today,  April 13, 2026, Kilimanjaro Regional Immigration Officer, Augustino Malembo, conveyed congratulatory messages from the Commissioner General of Immigration, Anna Peter Makakala, to participants, commending them for taking advantage of the training organized by TRITA.

He explained that TRITA has established a structured training program for various immigration service stakeholders to build a shared understanding of immigration services, policies, laws, and regulations governing service delivery. The main objective is to improve coordination and efficiency in the management of foreign nationals in the country.

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He further urged participants to act as ambassadors in immigration management and to safeguard national security, emphasizing that under Article 28 of the Constitution of the United Republic of Tanzania, national defense is the responsibility of every citizen. He also advised them to communicate with immigration offices whenever they encounter challenges in accessing or delivering immigration services.

On his part, the Head of TRITA stated that the training program, which was initiated in 2019, has been bringing together stakeholders from both public and private sectors with the aim of enhancing their understanding of laws, regulations, and procedures for managing foreign nationals in the country.

He added that immigration service delivery is a cross-cutting issue involving multiple institutions and individuals; therefore, a shared understanding of laws and procedures is essential to prevent errors that could create challenges for foreign nationals and affect the quality of services in the country.