The government has commended the Tanzania Security Industry Association (TSIA) for marking its 20th anniversary and for contributing to youth employment by creating about 3,000 jobs, helping to reduce the high number of young people engaging in informal or criminal activities.
This was highlighted in a speech delivered on behalf of the Guest of Honour, Hon. Kassim Majaliwa, by the Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Hon. Daniel Sillo (MP), during the official opening of the 16th Annual General Meeting of the Tanzania Security Industry Association held at Midland Hotel Conference Hall in Dodoma.
“You have done commendable work in promoting domestic investment in the security sector—protecting people and their property. I congratulate you for maintaining good relations with other security and defense agencies. I understand you have a strong collaboration with our Police Force, as well as with the Fire and Rescue Force. Despite the challenges you mentioned in your report, I applaud your resilience, which I believe is a result of your strong leadership.”
“The communities you serve have been able to use your guards to report crimes and criminal suspects. Therefore, trust and confidentiality are crucial. In the fight against crime, I urge everyone to adhere to the country’s laws, especially those concerning human rights. There is a growing trend of people taking the law into their own hands by punishing suspects out of anger. Such acts are contrary to the principles of good governance and the rule of law,” said Hon. Sillo.
He emphasized that the Association holds a great responsibility toward its clients and requires high levels of discipline and patience. He called for improved employee welfare to enhance productivity, noting that poor working conditions can demoralize workers, making them vulnerable to corruption or involvement in criminal acts. There have also been reports of some guards conspiring in criminal schemes, with some even lending firearms under the pretense of being robbed.