NEW YEAR MESSAGE FROM THE IET PRESIDENT 31st December 2024
Dear IET Members, Fellow Engineers.
“Another year is over; a new one has just begun and what have you done?”
The above statement from Celine Dion song, is a reminder for taking stock of the ending year and resetting for the new one. In the same realm it is appropriate for our Institution to reflect on the ending year and envisage the new year with vigour and determination.
With your support, this year, IET has managed to re-launch two Divisions including Civil Engineering Division in partnership with Mbeya University of Science and Technology (MUST)
and Electrical and Electronics Division in partnership with the St. Joseph University (Dar es Salaam). More divisions are expected to be launched in the coming year. The main aim is to
strengthen disciplines so that in the future we can have in-depth discussions through the Divisions. We established the Emerging Issues Committee (EIC) and launched Quarterly Breakfast Events. The Busara za Wahenga was another great accomplishment in the year which will continue during the years to come. Our signature Activities, the World Engineers Day, Youth Expo, STEM, TAWECE and the International Conference were conducted with great success. In the first week of December, we had a successful election of the IET Council where members elected the New Council to serve for the next two years (2024/2025-2025/2026). Next year, IET Chapters will finalize their elections. Members will be informed of the elected leaders
accordingly. I can go on and on but suffice to say we have done something of which I
compliment the 23rd President Eng. Dr. Gemma Modu, the Council for the job well done and you all for the support.
In 2025, IET will celebrate 50 years of achievements, the Diamond Jubilee, watch the space and be part of the evaluation, re-calibration and celebrations. While we have the panel of experts, the composition by disciplines and members is still very much calling. I therefore remind all experienced members to kindly join our IET Panel of Experts. It is one of the ways in giving back to the Profession through your vast experience, but also tapping on various opportunities. Our Database shows that we have a huge number of members who have remained with their class of membership for years despite qualifying for upgrade to Senior or Fellow. I call upon members to upgrade to a relevant membership class. Our plans for the 2025 is to remain focused on increasing membership base and welfare. We believe, the number determines the strength of any association. With the new strategic plan, which is ready for implementation, the Institution will take strides. Fee Note for the year 2025 is out. I have received mine and have paid. Kindly support the Institution by paying the dues in a timely manner.
With this message, I wish you a Happy and Prosperous New year 2025; May God bless you all.
