Hassan Kilanoza's Initiative to Convert Palm Waste into 14 Products
Latest Tanzania agriculture news · Hassan Kilanoza's Initiative to Convert Palm Waste into… explained · updated Aug 21, 2026 · agriculture news · farmers · crops
TLDR
- Hassan Kilanoza is transforming palm waste into 14 different products in Simbo Village, Kigoma Region, Tanzania.
- Kigoma Region produces over 80 percent of Tanzania's palm oil, with 80 percent of rural households relying on palm cultivation for their livelihood.
- Kilanoza has 28 years of experience in palm cultivation and has established a circular economy system to minimize waste.
- His processing facility utilizes palm husks, shells, and wastewater to create energy, income, and employment opportunities.
- The production process begins with pressing palm fruit to extract oil, with residues being repurposed rather than discarded.