The Vice President of the United Republic of Tanzania Hon. Deogratius Ndejembi laid the Foundation Stone of the Kongani Project in Maranje Village, Nanyamba Council, during a visit to Mtwara region on November 13, 2026.
In the event, the Vice President has handed over 100 machines that use electricity to harvest cashews to various groups in the District and ordered the strengthening of gas, electricity and road services to stimulate production and employment.
According to the Director General of the Tanzania Cashew Board, Francis Alfred, the farm has 1,500 acres, including 350 that are currently used and nine investors are ready to invest.
The goal is that by the year 2030, all cashews produced in the country should be processed by local industries to increase value, employment and benefits for the Tanzanian economy.
