The event titled “The Student Investor: A Student’s Guide to Smart Investment” was held On 17 February 2026, the College of Business Education (CBE) in Dar es Salaam successfully hosted the Official Launch of the Youth Investment Club (YIC), a strategic An initiative aimed at promoting financial literacy, investment innovation, and entrepreneurial thinking among university students. The event brought together government leaders, financial institutions, development partners, private sector stakeholders, and students under one common vision: nurturing a generation of financially informed and investment-oriented youth. The Guest of Honour, Dr. Fred Msemwa, Secretary General – Investment, graced the occasion alongside senior academic leaders of CBE, Prof. Kembo M. Bwana, Director of Academics, Prof. Robert Mashenene – Deputy Rector for Academic, Research and Consultancy, representatives from SYDF, TISEZA, SIDO, BRELA, UTT AMIS, and TANTRADE, the launch positioned CBE as a pioneering institution in strengthening structured youth investment engagement within higher learning institutions. The event was structured into two major sessions. Session One focused on the official opening and keynote addresses, culminating in the formal launch of the Youth Investment Club at CBE. Session Two comprised technical facilitation sessions delivered by key stakeholders, providing practical insights on entrepreneurship, investment opportunities, financial literacy, business formalization, and capital markets participation. The launch was widely regarded as a success, marking a transformative milestone in aligning academic training with real-world investment and economic empowerment opportunities.