The Dar es Salaam University College of Education recently hosted a delegation from Mkwawa University College of Education and the Iringa Municipal Council during a benchmarking visit on 20th May 2026, aimed at learning about the management and operations of a demonstration school.

The visit focused on gaining practical insights into how DUCE runs its demonstration school as MUCE plans to establish a model school that will support teaching practice, educational research, innovation, and community engagement.

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Culture and Sports conducted a site visit at DUCE to inspect the construction project funded by the Higher Education for Economic Transformation (HEET) Project. The Committee, comprising 21 Members of Parliament, was led by its Chairperson, Hon. Husna Sekiboko.

The National HEET Project Coordinator, Dr. Kennedy Hosea, visited DUCE on 10th February 2026. The site visit aimed to review the construction progress of the two buildings designated for Postgraduate Studies and the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.

Dar es Salaam University College of Education (DUCE) has reaffirmed its commitment to academic excellence by recognising high-achieving pupils and teachers from its Chang’ombe Demonstration Primary School. 

On 30th January 2026, the College celebrated exceptional performance in the 2025 national examinations and standard four national assessment, commending dedication and hard work across the primary school levels. The event was graced by the Dean of the Faculty of Education, Dr. Mabula Nkuba. 

The Principal of Dar es Salaam University College of Education (DUCE), Prof. Stephen Maluka, has commended the Sixth Phase Government led by Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan for its efforts of improving the college’s infrastructure. 

He stated that through the HEET Project, the government is constructing two large buildings: the Postgraduate Studies Building and the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Building.

The DUCE Management Team joined leaders from other University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) campuses for an induction workshop held at the Mwalimu Nyerere Leadership School in Kibaha from 2nd to 4th June 2025. The workshop was guided by the theme: Driving UDSM Excellence Through Strategic and Innovative Leadership.

On 24th May 2025, Chang’ombe Demonstration Secondary School held a Career Expo and Mentorship Event at the DUCE premises. The event brought together secondary school students, teachers, parents, and professionals from various fields.

From 3rd to 5th March 2025, a team of researchers from DUCE (Tanzania), Kibabii University (Kenya), and Juba University (South Sudan) conducted a workshop aimed at enhancing teacher capacity in Science, Mathematics, and Life Skills. The researchers of the project titled Strengthening Teacher Professional Development and Mentorship (STPDM) held their workshop at the APC Hotel and Conference Centre, located in Bunju, Dar es Salaam.

On Friday, 14th March 2025, the College organized a seminar for Heads of Departments and Examination Officers to orient them on uploading examinations and supporting postgraduate students in their academic journey.

The seminar was officiated by the Director of Research and Innovation, Prof. Amani Lusekelo, on behalf of the Deputy Principal (Academic, Research, and Consultancy), Dr. Christina Raphael Isingo.

The Vice Chancellor of the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM), Prof. William Anangisye, who is also the Chairperson of the Governing Board of the Dar es Salaam University College of Education (DUCE), visited the College on 14th January 2025 to inspect the ongoing HEET construction projects.