About Us
Welcome to The Mathematical Association of Tanzania
Chama Cha Hisabati Tanzania
Who Are We
We are a non-governmental organization established for the purpose of improving Mathematics education in Tanzania.
Our Mission
To become an innovative, sustainable model of academic excellence and produces lifelong learners and global citizens.
Our Vision
To coordinate and promote the quality teaching, learning, research and outreach activities in all areas of mathematics.
OUR HISTORY
The Association was established since 1966 and it has been active ever since. Founding the Association The Mathematical Association of Tanzania was duly registered by the Registrar of Societies in the Ministry of Home affairs on 15th April, 1966 and given registration number SO No. 5131. The English name of the association, abbreviated MAT remained intact while its Swahili equivalent has changed from “Chama cha Hesabu Tanzania” proposed in 1973 to “Chama cha Hisabati Tanzania” and abbreviated CHAHITA. Objects of MAT/CHAHITA are: To effect improvements in the teaching of Mathematics and its applications To provide means of communication for this purpose To take such measures as may appear expedient to advance the views of the Association on any questionaffecting the study and teaching of mathematics and its applications MAT has tried its best to live up to the expectations of its founding members
NATIONAL COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Dr. Said Sima
Chairperson
- Organization: University of Dar es Salaam- Dept. of Mathematics
- Position: Lecturer
- Contact: +255 (0)713 496 638
- Email: said.sima@gmail.com
Mr. Zakayo H. Mkuburo
National Secretary
- Organization: Jangwani Secondary School.
- Position: Teacher
- Contact: +255 (0)714 041 012
- Email: hamiszakayo@gmail.com
Ms. Betinasia Manyama
National Treasurer
- Organization: Boko Secondary School.
- Position: Teacher
- Contact: +255 (0)716 035 874
- Email: betinasiamanyama@gmail,com
Dr. David Koloseni
ICT Coordinator
- Organization: University of Dar es Salaam
- Position: Lecturer
- Contact: +255 (0)718 919 148
- Email: koloseni.david@udsm.ac.tz
Dr. E. E. Sinkwembe
Contest Organizer
- Organization: UDSM – Math. Department.
- Position: Lecturer
- Contact: +255 (0)784 216 932
- Email: sikwembe2000@gmail.com
Dr. Sylvester Rugeihyamu
Patron
- Organization: UDSM – Math. Department.
- Position: Senior Lecturer
- Contact: +255 (0)713 775 365
- Email: rugeihyamu@yahoo.com
Mr. Omary Njimbila
Primary Schools Representative
- Organization: Chamazi Primary School
- Position: Teacher
- Contact: +255 (0)756 207 386
- Email: omarnjimbila@gmail.com
Ms. Sarah Peter
Primary Schools Representative
- Organization: Mbande Primary School
- Position: Teacher
- Contact: +255 (0)769 254 234
- Email: sarahpeter238@gmail.com
Ms. Aziza
Secondary Schools Representative
- Organization: Manzese Secondary School
- Position: Teacher
- Contact:
- Email: