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…
We are thrilled to share the inspiring journey of Judith Bernado Sokoni, a 43-year-old farmer residing in Lyowa village, Kalambo District, Rukwa region, Tanzania. As the head of a twelve-member household, together with her husband, Ernest K. Chikopela, they have ten children, Judith has…
In the realm of sustainable energy solutions, solar power stands out as a versatile and practical resource, widely recognized for its applications in heat and light. Beyond the conventional uses, solar energy proves to be an invaluable asset in various aspects of daily life,…
Dear TAMFI Subscribers, We are delighted to share with you the inspiring story of Bertha Theonest, a 37-year-old nurse and entrepreneur residing in Momoka village, Kalasha ward, Sumbawaga District, Rukwa region, Tanzania. Bertha, a dedicated single parent of three children, not only manages her…
In a monumental leap towards achieving Tanzania’s sustainable energy goals, Davis & Shirtliff has joined forces with Huawei Technologies in a strategic partnership. The collaboration aims to enhance the availability of affordable high-end solar and digital power solutions, accelerating the transition of Tanzanian homes…
In the serene Lumoji village, in Magu district, Mwanza region, Teddy Sylvester Paulo, a resilient 41-year-old widow, discovered an opportunity to elevate her family’s living conditions through the support of VisionFund Microfinance Bank Tanzania. Facing the challenge of inadequate toilets in her community, Teddy,…
Meet Agripina Kiyogoma, a thirty-six-year-old nurse married to a farmer, residing in Misengeleni village, Mpanda District in the Rukwa region. Agripina, a client of Enokwe Finance Limited, is not just a beneficiary of a solar lighting loan; she is a storyteller illuminating the transformative…
In the remote village of Kashai Veta, Sumbawanga region, Stella Alex Andrew, a resilient 37-year-old entrepreneur and widow, faced daily challenges that many take for granted – the absence of access to clean water and proper sanitation. Living with her four children, Stella’s source…