
Marianne Young FCDO
@myoungfcdo
British High Commissioner to the United Republic of Tanzania; former High Commissioner to Namibia and Deputy Ambassador to Turkey
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https://www.gov.uk/government/people/marianne-young 18-10-2019 14:08:17
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Balozi Marianne Young FCDO visited UDSM School of Journalism & Mass Communication, meeting Dean Dr. Mona Mwakalinga, faculty, touring Mlimani TV + Radio & speaking to students. 🇬🇧 is proud to support UDSM SJMC to promote media freedom & access to information via the Wajibika programme.


The delicious food & diverse culture are our Balozi Marianne Young FCDO's favourite things about Tanzania. This #AfricaDay, she plans on enjoying both while reflecting on our successful 🇬🇧🇹🇿 partnerships. Antony Phillipson, what do you love about South Africa? #GoFarGoTogether


Karibu Tanzania Kate Osamor MP! Looking forward to joining Kate for a productive week of engagement with our 🇹🇿 partners, businesses, & Government! #GoFarGoTogether x.com/UKinTanzania/s…

🥂Cheers to trade & community impact! 🇬🇧 Trade Envoy to E. Africa Kate Osamor MP MP & Balozi Marianne Young FCDO toured Diageo's Serengeti Breweries to see how the investment supports local production, jobs & community projects. A great reflection of 🇬🇧🤝🇹🇿 partnerships! #GoFarGoTogether


During her 🇹🇿 visit, 🇬🇧 Trade Envoy to East Africa Kate Osamor MP MP had the opportunity to engage with leading investors like Tower & Co, Kabanga Nickel & Vodacom Tanzania, who are powering 🇹🇿’s digital & industrial future with 🇬🇧's support. #GoFarGoTogether #UKinTanzania


Last night, we hosted the King’s Birthday Party with 🇬🇧 Trade Envoy Kate Osamor MP & 🇹🇿 Minister Kitila Mkumbo (PhD) President's Office - Planning and Investment joining us as Guest of Honour. It was a wonderful evening celebrating the strong 🇬🇧-🇹🇿 partnership and our shared commitment to progress. #UKinTanzania


It was a great honour for Trade Envoy to E. Africa Kate Osamor MP MP & Balozi Marianne Young FCDO to meet w/ H.E. President Hussein Mwinyi in Zanzibar to discuss trade cooperation, infrastructure growth, blue economy opportunities & shared ambitions for sustainable growth. #GoFarGoTogether

Earlier yesterday, I had a pleasure to receive the UK Trade envoy to East Africa, Madame Kate Osamor MP and British High Commissioner to Tanzania, Her Excellency Ambassador Marianne Young at our Office at Triple A Tower in Zanzibar. The envoy’s visit aimed at strengthening Trade


Balozi Marianne Young FCDO joined Hon. Innocent Luoga, Commissioner for Electricity & Renewable Energy, Ministry of Energy, Tanzania & our partners at 🇹🇿’s National eCooking Campaign launch. Via Modern Energy Cooking Services, 🇬🇧 empowers women, improves health & drives climate action through clean cooking.






Powerful reflections from Balozi Marianne Young FCDO on why we must stand #WithRefugees. On #WorldRefugeeDay — and every day — the 🇬🇧 in 🇹🇿 works with UNHCR Tanzania and partners to support refugees with safety, dignity, and hope for the future. 🌍🤝

💸 Renewables are too expensive? Think again. Solar ☀️ and wind are now the cheapest sources of new power in many parts of Africa. To mark #LCAW2025, Rachel Kyte explains why clean energy isn’t a luxury - it’s a smart investment. #GoFarGoTogether

Great to get the key trio working to boost 🇬🇧🇹🇿trade and investment links together at the Foreign Secretary’s summer reception in London last night - 🇬🇧E Africa Trade Envoy Kate Osamor MP and HE mbelwa Kairuki
