National Geographic Interview with Bill and Melinda Gates
National Geographic, in its latest issue of November 2018, featured a very interesting interview by Susan Goldberg of the philanthropists Bill and Melinda Gates. They had started the Goal Keepers Foundation to champion the global goals set by the UN aimed at reducing poverty, inequality, and other global illnesses. Their…
Hembeti Village Life
Here are more photos of the village life. The brothers and sisters of such families are always hoping they may find jobs with our projects some days in order to support their families. Johnny Below are more images of Hembeti Village, the location of Tukaone Projects’ farm and office.
Tukaone Projects News
From Johnny Mansur Mwakalinga Nov 18: We will brief you with a few news on TUKAONE PROJECTS 1). Works with the Hembeti TUKAONE office We have achieved to acquire a new small office room at Hembeti village and we are soon going to start some decoration works. We have…
Sad News from Mangula
We received some sad news from Johnny today: Sorry that I could not get back to you sooner on the farm progress. Amina’ s grandmother who has been living in Mangula village has passed away only three days ago and we attended burial ceremony. She had been killed by…
Tukaone Projects Update
From Johnny Mwakalinga Oct 24: We have made the TRA payment only we are waiting for updating process and one of the Director’s (Amina) is still finalizing issues with her National Identity card (passport) as she don’t have one, and Brela (the System) just needs National ID inputs. But…
Story of Mrs Kashinde Hembeti Farmer
An Interesting Story of Mrs. Kashinde, the farmer. by Johnny Mwakalinga Kashinde is a traditional Tanzanian name which can be translated in English language as “go have a victory”. Mr and Mrs Kashinde had lived together in this called “Hembeti”, since 1993. They were lucky to bring up three sons and…
Artist Paints Hospital
These are pictures of a local artist painting a hospital pediatric section to bring cheer to the children. This artist will also be painting for Tukaone Projects LTD.
Tanzania Regulations for Private Ownership of Land
The efforts to create a Tanzanian business and purchase and develop farm land has not always been simple or straightforward. The following is information regarding Tanzania – Right to Private Ownership and Establishment – derived from the State Department’s Office of Investment Affairs Investment Climate Statement: Tanzanian regulations allow foreign and domestic…
Things to Finalize Before Starting Farming
Tukaone Projects, LTD. Manager, Johnny Mansur Mwakalinga, update on the business and farm: I would like to let you know on the things we at TUKAONE need in order to make the Company/project ready for operation of its Activities. Some few things to finalize before a real farming can take…
Small Business Challenges
From Johnny Mansur Mwakalinga, As I checked into our Bank Account Balance today, the amount left in our bank is only 205,000.00 TZS ($92 USD), which is a saving to be used for the taxes and fees. We cannot be able to pay the Brela taxes and Business License fees…