TangaYetu Phase 1: Elizabeth Swai – Empowering Youth Futures with Poultry Farming in Tanga

By Anthony John In the vibrant coastal city of Tanga, Elizabeth Swai, a visionary entrepreneur and Director of AKM Glitters, is leading a transformative movement, not through loud proclamations, but with deliberate and impactful action. The TangaYetu Youth Poultry Project, which she skillfully spearheaded during Phase 1 of the TangaYetu Initiative, is profoundly reshaping young lives and empowering a…

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A Chicken Today, A Nation Fed Tomorrow: Why Empowering Smallholder Farmers is Africa’s Greatest Investment

By Elizabeth Swai, Founder & CEO, AKM Glitters Company Limited In Iringa, a mother named Amina once struggled to feed her children. Today, her small flock of Kuroiler chickens generates enough income to cover school fees, medical bills, and three meals a day. Amina’s story is not unique—it’s a testament to the quiet revolution unfolding across Tanzania’s villages, where…

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Elizabeth Swai: Empowering Tanzania’s Farmers and Revolutionizing the Poultry Industry

Elizabeth Swai is a trailblazing Tanzanian entrepreneur and a driving force in the agricultural sector, particularly in the poultry industry. As the founder and Managing Director of AKM Glitters Company Limited, she has pioneered an innovative franchise model that has transformed the lives of over 300,000 farmers across 25 regions in Tanzania. Her visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to inclusive development have not only…

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