CATALYSING
We work with governments and stakeholders to drive
change and improve the quality of lives across Africa.
Our Approach
We convene and partner with diverse stakeholders to champion bold ideas, empower communities, and inspire sustainable solutions—driven by research, innovation, and collaboration in health, skills and agriculture.
Latest News
Soil-Free Farming: How Hydroponics Is Transforming Vegetable Farming in Zanzibar
Tanzania’s demand for fresh vegetables continues to rise, driven by population growth, expanding urban markets, and a...
From Farm to Phone: The Tanzanian Startup Revolutionizing Animal Health
Tanzania is home to one of the largest livestock populations in Africa, with millions of cattle, goats, and sheep...
How The Jamii Salama Project Became a Turning Point in Tabora
The past year has marked a quiet but profound turning point for the JMKF. What began as a carefully imagined...
Beyond the Shoreline: When Students See the Ocean Differently, Everything Changes
At the Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete Foundation, we believe that lasting change begins when young people are trusted with both...
Empowering Classrooms with AI: Insights from the 2025 EdTech Leadership Forum
Tanzanian learners are faced with educational disparities, stemming from improper and unreliable infrastructure. In...
Women in Leadership – Reflections on KINARA’S Second Session in Purpose-Driven Innovation
Once again, our KINARA Leadership Program brought together the dynamic young women, on 3rd September 2025, for a...
A Tale of Triplets, Triumph, and Timely Intervention in Tabora
In the quiet village of Genge Sita, tucked within Kizengi Ward of Tanzania’s expansive Uyui District, a remarkable...
Youth Powering Change: Zanzibar Group Produces Smoke-Free Charcoal to Fight Deforestation
Tanzania faces a critical challenge of deforestation, with an estimated 469,000 hectares of forest lost annually....
Women Empowerment-Highlights from KINARA’s First Session on Women Self-Discovery and Leadership Essentials
Only 27.9% of the women in Tanzania hold managerial positions, while men occupy about 71.8%, across all sectors....
Key Focus Areas

Health
The Foundation’s key health programs involves Reproductive, Maternal, New-born, Child and Adolescent Health, and Nutrition.

Skills
The skills for employment programs promotes equal access to affordable technical, vocational, and higher education for young people.

Agriculture
We strive to ensure a transformed agriculture that lifts people from poverty for inclusive growth and sustainable development.
Featured
Projects
Kijana Leo: Our Flagship Program
A Swahili TV show empowering Tanzanian youth through entrepreneurship and social innovation. Features young changemakers driving development.
Mobile ANC: Jamii Salama Project
Delivers mobile antenatal care to underserved Tanzanian communities, including malaria/HIV testing, anemia treatment, and health support.
Blue Oceans: Save Our Seas
A multimedia campaign fighting plastic pollution in Tanzania through 3D animations and documentaries. Inspires youth action, advocacy, and ocean protection.




















