Mtwara District Council provides loans to seaweed farmers
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The Mtwara District Council in Tanzania provided over 70 million Tanzanian Shillings in loans to seaweed farming groups in Msangamkuu Ward.
The council allocated these funds from 10 percent of its internal revenue for the 2025/2026 fiscal year to help local entrepreneurs increase production and improve their incomes. The funding supported 15 different groups of seaweed farmers and fishers.
These groups used the capital to purchase equipment such as boats for reaching distant seaweed farms, milling machines, and supplies like ropes and tarpaulins. The investments also allowed farmers to build drying racks to ensure the seaweed maintains its quality and cleanliness during the drying process. Amina Mmanga, a member of the Tujikombowe group, stated that the loans helped them expand their farms and acquire modern equipment.
Saidi Hamisi, the chairman of the Mzalendo group, noted that all seven members of his group benefited from the credit to upgrade their farming operations. Belinda Mpina, the Msangamkuu Ward Executive Officer, said the council plans to provide loans to more groups during the 2026/2027 fiscal year. The local government will continue to provide education to the groups and monitor loan repayments to ensure the funds remain available for other community members to develop their economic activities.
