Taifa Group has donated its full prize winnings from the September Goat Races to the Rotary Club of Dar es Salaam Oysterbay to support underprivileged children in Tanzania to access higher learning studies.
The handover ceremony was held today in Dar es Salaam during the Club’s weekly meeting at Kahawa Café in Masaki.
The prizes were handed over by Ms. Deborah Kaluzi, Specialist – Foundation & Sustainability at Vodacom Tanzania, the main sponsor of the 2025 Goat Races.
Receiving the prizes on behalf of Taifa Group was Ms. Kemilembe Mugangala, Brand & Communications Lead.
The ceremony was witnessed by the Club’s leadership including Mr. Paul Muhato, President of the Rotary Club of Dar es Salaam Oysterbay, Mr. Benoit Ducarme, Vice President, Ms. Rashida Nabulime, President Elect, and Mr. Bhavesh Bhatt, Member.
Speaking after receiving the gifts, Ms. Mugangala thanked both Vodacom Tanzania and the Rotary Club for a platform that combines community, fun and purpose.
“On behalf of Taifa Group, we are truly honoured. The Goat Races are more than a beloved tradition — they remind us of the power of giving back to the community ,” she said.
“In the spirit of Rotary’s motto, ‘Service Above Self,’ Taifa Group has decided to give back this prize in full. We believe no child should be denied higher education because of their background. At Taifa, we don’t just do business in Tanzania, we build Tanzania. If our win can help a child get to university, then that is the real prize.”
“We sincerely thank Vodacom Tanzania for making this possible and Rotary Oysterbay for the incredible work you continue to do for our communities.”
Mr. Paul Muhato, President of Rotary Oysterbay, commended Taifa Group for the gesture, noting that the funds will go directly to the Club’s education support initiative
The annual Goat Races, sponsored by Vodacom Tanzania, brings together corporates, families and well-wishers to raise funds for various charitable causes across the country.