Today, 12 February 2026, Ifakara officially begins the road to its 70th anniversary, which will be celebrated in November. The symbolic launch event took place in Ifakara at the Vectorsphere and brought together Ifakara’s management, Board of Trustees, media, and staff, both in person and online.

The event featured a symbolic ceremony, including the unveiling of the anniversary logo, the launch of the commemorative events calendar, and the reveal of the dedicated anniversary webpage.

Invited guests witnessed the official countdown to November and reflections on seven decades of science, innovation, and impact in Tanzania and beyond.

Follow the Proceedings Live

We invite all partners and stakeholders to follow the proceedings live on our YouTube page,

Ifakara Science Channel, and catch the special announcement as it happens.

Watch live on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/live/fc3Kg1kDUPU?si=kGnzrBNSOCSbYurc