DODOMA, Nov. 15 -- FORTY young agribusiness entrepreneurs from Dodoma and Singida have received grants totalling 40m/- through a programme hosted by Rikolto to help expand youth-led businesses, create jobs and strengthen Tanzanias food systems.

The support was awarded under the Generation Food Accelerator (GFA), implemented through the Vijana Kilimo Biashara (VKB) Project, which seeks to turn agricultural innovations into viable enterprises by equipping young people with business skills, mentorship and access to finance and markets.

The awards were presented during the programmes Demo Day held recently in Dodoma, bringing together young entrepreneurs, agribusiness companies, potential investors and other stakeholders to showcase busines...