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.
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.
"A Tanzania where every smallholder farmer has the same digital tools as a multinational agribusiness — from soil testing to international export."
What drives us
Every feature is designed around the needs of smallholder farmers in Tanzania.
Blockchain traceability, verified certifications, and auditable transactions.
Built in Swahili, scaling to international export markets.
Every farmer onboarded, every kilogram sold, every shilling disbursed — tracked.
How we got here
Founded in Dar es Salaam with 12 pilot farmers
Launched MVP: stock submission, marketplace & WhatsApp bot
Expanded to 500+ farmers across 8 regions
Integrated AI (Msaidizi), certifications & B2B portal
Full platform launch: 40 modules, export storefront & mobile apps
The people behind the platform
Co-Founder & CEO
Co-Founder & CTO
Head of Farmer Relations
Head of Logistics
Lead Agronomist
Head of Finance & BDS
Whether you're a farmer, buyer, BDS provider, or investor — there's a place for you on Kilimo Box.