AIRTEL MONEY, TCDC PARTNER TO EXPAND MOBILE FINANCE ACCESS FOR TANZANIAN FARMERS

Airtel Money and TCDC expand mobile finance access to boost financial inclusion and support smallholder farmers across Tanzania.

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Airtel Money Tanzania partners with the Tanzania Cooperative Development Commission (TCDC) to expand access to mobile financial services for farmers

Airtel Money Tanzania has partnered with the Tanzania Cooperative Development Commission (TCDC) to expand access to mobile financial services for farmers across the country, in a move aimed at boosting financial inclusion and transforming rural agriculture.

The partnership follows a successful pilot in Morogoro and will now be scaled nationwide. According to Airtel Money, the initiative is designed to digitise financial transactions for smallholder farmers, allowing them to receive payments directly through mobile platforms and access other essential financial tools.

“Together, we are ensuring that farmers are included in the formal financial system as we support their growth and security,” Airtel Money said in a statement shared via LinkedIn on Wednesday.

Under the initiative, farmers will be provided with access to affordable smartphones, mobile payments, and customised credit packages based on farming income cycles. The program will also offer financial literacy training to help rural communities improve money management and business planning.

The announcement marks a significant step in the government’s broader agenda to modernise agriculture and promote digital inclusion. TCDC, a regulatory agency under the Ministry of Agriculture, says the partnership will support the digitisation of cooperative societies, improve transparency, and strengthen data management across the sector.

During the pilot phase in Morogoro, Airtel Money worked with Agricultural Marketing Cooperative Societies (AMCOS) to disburse input payments digitally. Officials say the pilot significantly reduced transaction delays, eliminated the risks of handling cash, and improved farmers’ access to credit and financial records.

“This is a strong step forward in building an inclusive rural economy,” said Felix Manoni, an agricultural finance expert based in Dar es Salaam. The program specifically targets underserved rural communities where access to traditional banking remains limited. With mobile phone penetration growing across Tanzania, digital platforms like Airtel Money are being seen as vital tools in bridging the financial services gap in the agriculture sector.

Airtel Money and TCDC say the rollout will continue across multiple regions in the coming months, with plans to establish a sustainable digital ecosystem that supports agribusiness growth and encourages youth participation in agriculture.

The partnership underscores the growing role of technology in strengthening Tanzania’s rural economy. It highlights how collaboration between the private sector and public institutions can drive lasting change in financial access.

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