Our Story

Built for Tanzania's
1.8 Million Smallholder Farmers

Kilimo Box was born from a simple belief: that technology should work for farmers, not against them. We built an entire ecosystem — in Swahili — to connect farm to table across Tanzania.

Mission

Dignifying the agricultural value chain

Our mission is to eliminate information asymmetry, reduce post-harvest loss, and ensure every Tanzanian farmer receives a fair price — through one intelligent digital platform.

  • Fair prices through transparent marketplaces
  • Reduced post-harvest loss via real-time advisory
  • Financial inclusion through digital credit scoring
  • Export access for certified smallholders

Our Vision

"A Tanzania where every smallholder farmer has the same digital tools as a multinational agribusiness — from soil testing to international export."

40+
Platform Modules
8+
Regions Covered
500+
Active Farmers
100%
Mobile First

What drives us

Our Values

Farmer First

Every feature is designed around the needs of smallholder farmers in Tanzania.

Trust & Transparency

Blockchain traceability, verified certifications, and auditable transactions.

Local Roots, Global Reach

Built in Swahili, scaling to international export markets.

Measurable Impact

Every farmer onboarded, every kilogram sold, every shilling disbursed — tracked.

How we got here

Our Journey

1
2022

Founded in Dar es Salaam with 12 pilot farmers

2
2023

Launched MVP: stock submission, marketplace & WhatsApp bot

3
2024

Expanded to 500+ farmers across 8 regions

4
2025

Integrated AI (Msaidizi), certifications & B2B portal

5
2026

Full platform launch: 40 modules, export storefront & mobile apps

The people behind the platform

Our Team

A

Amina Rashidi

Co-Founder & CEO

Dar es Salaam
B

Baraka Mwangi

Co-Founder & CTO

Arusha
Z

Zena Msongo

Head of Farmer Relations

Morogoro
H

Hassan Juma

Head of Logistics

Zanzibar
F

Fatuma Ally

Lead Agronomist

Kilimanjaro
O

Omari Kipanga

Head of Finance & BDS

Mwanza

Ready to join the ecosystem?

Whether you're a farmer, buyer, BDS provider, or investor — there's a place for you on Kilimo Box.