Tanzania, April 22 -- Dar es Salaam. President Samia Suluhu Hassan has issued five key directives to government ministries aimed at strengthening and formalising Tanzania's food vending business in a move intended to expand its contribution to the economy and improve working conditions.

The directives focus on improving access to credit, designating proper trading spaces, promoting clean cooking energy, expanding health and nutrition education and strengthening business skills among vendors.

Speaking yesterday at a stakeholders' forum organised by the Association of Food Vendors, popularly known in Kiswahili as Umalita, President Hassan said food vendors play an essential role in supporting daily life and productivity across the country...