Juma Yassini Mpanga

Juma Yassini Mpanga was born in Nyanganga Village, Uvinza District, Kigoma, Tanzania, where he began his early journey of education and life. He attended Nyanganga Primary School in 1996 before moving on to Bitale Secondary School in 2003. His academic path later took him to Mwenge High School in the Singida Region, where he pursued Advanced Level studies between 2007 and 2009.

After completing his A-levels, Juma began his teaching career as a temporary teacher at Zashe Secondary School and Kalenge Secondary School in Kigoma. In July 2011, he joined Kasulu Teachers’ College, where he pursued a Diploma in Secondary Education, majoring in Physical Education, Sports, and Geography, completing in May 2013. In 2016, his educational journey reached new heights when he enrolled at the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM), graduating in 2019 with a Bachelor of Education in Psychology.

Growing up in a village setting, Juma’s exposure to technology came late, but his curiosity and determination led him to embrace it with passion. His first experience with a mobile phone was in 2004, and later, during his studies at Mwenge High School, he frequently visited internet cafés to learn computers, create documents, surf the web, and eventually open his first Yahoo Mail and Facebook accounts—all through self-teaching. By 2009, after receiving his first teaching salary, he bought his first phone, a Nokia 1100, marking the beginning of his long relationship with technology.

At Kasulu Teachers’ College, he was introduced to Information and Communication Technology (ICT), a course that fueled his interest in the digital world. Although resources were limited, he spent time in cafés practicing blogging and internet skills. His persistence led him to create his first blogs, including WikiJuma and JumaClick, later advancing to professional blogging under platforms such as eMwalimu.com, Jumaclick, and Jumaclicks.NET. His determination paid off when he eventually earned his first income through Google AdSense, proving that passion and persistence can turn into achievement.

In April 2014, Juma was appointed as a teacher at Lugalo Secondary School in Iringa, where he taught Physical Education, Sports, and Geography. Though his salary was modest, he invested in his future by purchasing his first smartphone and laptop, further sharpening his ICT and blogging skills. By blending his professional career as an educator with his personal passion for technology, he established himself as a versatile professional.

Today, Juma Mpanga is recognized as the Founder and Manager of YouScholars Co. Ltd (an education and job-focused website) and Jumaclicks.com (a platform for digital services). Beyond digital entrepreneurship, he is also a certified sports coach, holding credentials in athletics (UMMISETTA), cricket (ICC), aerobics (UDSM), and school sports (BMT).

Over the years, Juma has earned respect not only as a teacher and innovator but also as a community developer, having worked with organizations such as UNICEF, TAMISEMI, and Coaches Across Continents, as well as campaigns like Kick Alcohol Iringa. His achievements include supervising ICT in education, leading school projects, winning debate trophies, and holding leadership positions throughout his academic and professional life.

Juma’s life can be seen as a blend of two journeys: one built on his profession as a teacher, and the other driven by his passion for technology and blogging. His story is a testament to resilience, innovation, and the pursuit of growth against all odds. From a humble beginning in a rural village without access to technology, he has risen to become an educator, digital entrepreneur, and community leader—an inspiration to many who strive to balance their careers with their passions.

Summary

Juma Yassini Mpanga was born in Nyanganga Village, Uvinza District, Kigoma, and has grown into a respected educator, technologist, blogger, and sports coach. From humble beginnings with little access to technology, his determination led him to self-learn computers and blogging through internet cafés, eventually founding YouScholars Co. Ltd and Jumaclicks.com.

With a Diploma in Secondary Education from Kasulu Teachers’ College and a Bachelor of Education in Psychology from the University of Dar es Salaam, Juma has served as a teacher, digital entrepreneur, and community campaigner, collaborating with organizations such as UNICEF, TAMISEMI, and Coaches Across Continents. Certified in athletics, cricket, aerobics, and school sports coaching, he continues to inspire through education, technology, and youth empowerment, proving that passion and resilience can transform challenges into opportunities.