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Proposal for Cooperatives to Collaborate with Farmers for Financial Education

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  • The Minister of Livestock and Fisheries, Dr. Bashiru Kwakurwa, urged cooperatives to collaborate with farmers to seek financial institutions for loan education to enhance the agricultural sector.
  • Dr. Kwakurwa spoke during the inauguration of a COOPBANK branch in Bukoba Municipality, Kagera region.
  • The bank aims to empower farmers, livestock keepers, and fishermen through their cooperatives to improve their economy and increase quality production.
  • He emphasized the need for equal financial opportunities for fishermen and livestock keepers, particularly in enhancing the value of dairy, leather, and meat products.
  • COOPBANK's CEO, Godfrey Ng’urah, announced plans to expand to 26 branches across Tanzania by 2030, with the Kagera branch being the seventh opened since its launch in April 2025.

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Waziri wa Mifugo na Uvuvi, Dk. Bashiru Kwakurwa, amevitaka vyama vya ushirika kushirikiana na wakulima wao kutafuta taasisi za kifedha kwa ajili ya kupata elimu ya mikopo ili kuendeleza sekta ya kilimo, kuongeza thamani na ubora wa mazao pamoja na kutafuta masoko ya ndani na nje ya nchi yanayozingatia ubora.

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