Elvera Mdee Manager, SameKaya SACCOS Elevera is a mother of two children and re- known leader in the Cooperative movement especially in Kilimanjaro region for the running of SameKaya SACCOS since 2003. She prides in the 8,000 membership that the coop has garnered over…
In the heart of Mkuza, Kibaha district in Coast region, Amina Bayo, a resilient 64-year-old entrepreneur, faced a pressing challenge – a lack of reliable water supply. Juggling her chicken breeding venture and a retail shop, Amina struggled to meet the lump sum costs…
Insights from the Women in Affordable Housing Africa Webinar Tanzania Association of Microfinance Institutions (TAMFI) actively participated in the Women in Affordable Housing Africa special webinar hosted by Union Housing Finance (AUHF) on March 27th, 2024, via Zoom. The webinar, themed “Let’s Invest in…
In a celebration of women’s resilience and entrepreneurship, TAMFI participated in the launch of the Survival Women Group in Bagamoyo, Coastal Region, Tanzania, on March 9th, 2024. The Survival Women Group specializes in cultivating and processing sea moss products, including gel, juice, soaps, and…
The Tanzania Bankers Association (TBA) recently organized a dynamic event to celebrate and empower women in the financial sector. Held on March 4th, 2024, at Omono Hotel in Dar es Salaam, the TBA Women Event brought together female professionals from across the industry under…
In the bustling Mkuza Street, Kibaha district, Coast region, Rose George Tuli, a tenacious 50-year-old entrepreneur, faced a dual challenge – a damaged house and a lack of water access. A fallen tree left part of her home in ruins, and the family struggled…
In the quaint Filbert Bayi Street, Kibaha district, Coast region, Digna Fransis Temba, a spirited 26-year-old entrepreneur, faced a sanitation challenge. Her family’s house lacked an outside toilet, complicating daily life especially when hosting many visitors. Digna is married to military police Benedict Ngasi…
From the 13th to the 15th of March 2024, Tanzania participated in the Women’s Digital Financial Inclusion Global Event held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) facilitated and provided financial support to the Tanzania team to Ethiopia. The event…
With the women’s celebration month of March almost coming to an end, the recent “Women in Finance: Embracing Climate Change” event hosted by the Tanzania Association of Microfinance Institutions (TAMFI) was a resounding success, drawing together women leaders from across the finance sector to…
Introduction: The Tanzania Association of Microfinance Institutions (TAMFI) is excited to announce an upcoming event titled “WOMEN IN FINANCE: EMBRACING CLIMATE CHANGE.” Set to take place in 26th March 2024 at Four Points by Sheraton Hotel in Dar es Salaam, this event aligns with…