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Work History
Education
Skills
Language
Workshops Events Seminars
Personal Information
Awards
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Certification
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References
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Lucas Malembo

Mwanza

Summary

A goal-driven strategic leader and decisive business professional brings a track record of success in start-up companies. Outstanding background managing multiple products from ideation to market launch and profitable monetization. Strong entrepreneurial spirit, open mind, and willingness to take on new challenges that require patience and perseverance.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Founder and Managing Director

Malembo Farm
01.2015 - Current
  • I oversaw all aspects of operations, including product development, marketing, sales, customer service, and finance.

Media analyst

01.2015 - Current
  • On agriculture, agribusiness and economics on several local and international media platforms including BBC Swahili, Deutsche Welle (DW) radio, CGTN Africa, Clouds Plus TV, Azam TV, Uhai Fm, Kiss Fm, StarTV, Radio One, Capital Radio, EATV, East Africa Radio, TBC Taifa, TBC Fm, TBC TV, EFM radio, E-TV, TV1, ITV (Uchumi Wetu), Mwananchi Digital, Mwananchi News, Ayo TV, Global online TV, Chanel Ten, sunshine radio Arusha, Promo online TV, Daily news, Gurdian and Nipashe newspaper.

Agribusiness Consultant

Malembo Farm
01.2012 - Current
  • He specialises in providing expert guidance and solutions to agricultural businesses and stakeholders. His role involves assessing operations, devising strategic plans, managing finances, conducting market research, promoting technology adoption, mitigating risks, ensuring sustainability, offering training, monitoring policy changes, and nurturing client relationships. He helps agricultural entities enhance efficiency, profitability, and sustainability in a dynamic and competitive industry.

Hotel manager

Ndama hotel
Igoma Mwanza
01.2008 - 01.2010
  • Oversees all hotel operations, ensuring guest satisfaction, managing staff, optimising finances, driving sales, maintaining safety and compliance, and planning for the hotel's long-term success. Their primary focus is on delivering exceptional service while maximising profitability and fostering positive relationships within the community.

Mentoring and coaching

Education

Diploma in General Agriculture -

Egerton University
01.2012

Certificate of Secondary Education -

Lugeye Secondary School
01.2008

Skills

  • Marketing
  • Revenue Development
  • Business Administration
  • Staff Management
  • Customer Acquisition
  • Negotiation
  • Strategic Vision
  • Team Engagement
  • Industry Expertise
  • Entrepreneurial and Innovative
  • Team Leadership
  • Product Roadmaps
  • Partnership Building
  • Client Engagement
  • Business Development
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Goal Setting
  • Project Management

Language

Fluent in Kiswahili and English

Workshops Events Seminars

  • Book launch, 05/27/23, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
  • Young CEO Roundtable, 05/26/23
  • Tanzania Parliamentary Budgetary sessions, 05/09/23 - 05/10/23, Dodoma, Tanzania
  • Mizani ya wiki, 05/07/23
  • Working session with the Ministry of Investment and trade, 04/03/23 - 04/05/23
  • BBT-YAI official innaguration, 03/20/23, Chinangali 2 farms, Tanzania
  • Africa food systems Forum 2023 Launch, 03/17/23, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
  • Entrepreneurship seminar to Tanzania Inland Church Youth, 02/23/23, Kongowe Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
  • Tanzania Economic Update, 02/13/23
  • Lets talk Finance, 10/14/22
  • Rethinking resources Nationalism in Southern Africa, 04/29/22
  • Elimika weekend, 04/23/22
  • Report Launch, 04/21/22
  • Second Sustainability Business Forum, 04/21/22, Dar es salaam, Tanzania
  • Lete raha, 04/13/22
  • Mwananchi newspaper, 04/13/22
  • Sema Kweli at Chanel ten, 04/07/22
  • Morning trumpet at UTV, 04/05/22
  • Official inauguration of the provision of working gears to extension officers, 04/04/22, Dodoma, Tanzania
  • Agriculture stakeholders meeting, 03/14/22 - 03/15/22, Morogoro, Tanzania
  • Documenting & Designing Building Better Tomorrow (BBT) Program, 03/10/22 - 03/15/22, Morogoro, Tanzania
  • Lete raha, 03/01/22
  • Sustainable business, 01/21/22
  • Awareness raising workshop on climate services, 2022
  • Global youth parliament Tanzania chapter, 2022
  • Agriculture sector symposium, 2021
  • Africa youth transformation awards, 2021
  • Tanzania national determined contributions, 2021
  • Entrepreneurship and self-employment, 2021
  • Untold investment & innovation opportunities, 2021
  • Kijiwe cha kahawa, 2021
  • People and policies the 8:00 debates, 2021
  • Kijana Imara transformative Dialogue, 2021
  • Private sector awareness forum on Food Quality & Safety standards for Maize, 2021
  • Top 100 speakers Tanzania, 2021
  • Women in business connect gala, 2021
  • Jairo awards by Light way initiative, 2021
  • Online bible class, 2021
  • Fursa kwa vijana Agenda na Elimika weekend, 2020
  • ANSAF Annual Learning Event, 2020, Dar es salaam, Tanzania
  • Regional Horticulture Trade & Investment forum, 2020, Dar es salaam, Tanzania

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 01/13/89
  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: Tanzanian
  • Marital Status: Single

Awards

  • Certificate of recognition, TOP 100 Speakers TZ, 2021
  • Certificate of recognition, Young Job Creators, 2021
  • Certificate of recognition, Champion of Women Rights & Development, 2021
  • Certificate of participation, Young CEO Roundtable, 2022
  • Certificate of attendance, Fertilizer Legal Framework, 2021
  • Certificate of participation, second Technical Education and Training (TET), 2021

Accomplishments

  • Made the 100 Tanzanian Change Makers 2023 list (No. 67)

Affiliations

· Technical and Vocational Education (TVET) Development strategies, From 2023 on Going

Book launch; This is what I remember as a customer by Charles Nduku; Mbezi Garden Hotel, Dar es Salaam 27th May 2023

· Young CEO Roundtable ; Semi Annual Business & Networking Conference for young Entrepreneurs, Investors, creative & organization leaders, 26th May 2023

· Tanzania Parliamentary Budgetary sessions; Ministry of Agriculture budgetary presentation, Dodoma Tanzania 09th & 10thMay 2023

· Mizani ya wiki; AZAM TV “Utekelezaji wa bajeti ya wizara ya Mifugo; 07th May 2023

· Working session with the Ministry of Investment and trade on PROJECT DOCUMENT ON THE INDUSTRIAL TRANSFORMATION AND GROWTH 3rd to 5th of April 2023

· BBT-YAI official innaguration officiated by the President of Tanzania; Chinangali 2 farms, 20th March 2023

· Africa food systems Forum 2023 Launch; Statehouse Dar es Salaam 17th March 2023

· Entrepreneurship seminar to Tanzania Inland Church Youth , Kongowe Dar es Salaam ; 23rdFebruary2023

· Tanzania Economic Update; Clean water, bright future; The Transformative Impact of investing in WASH; Issue No 18: 13thFebruary 2023

· Lets talk Finance; how to make it in Agriculture; Hyatt Regency hotel; 14thOctober 2022

· Rethinking resources Nationalism in Southern Africa: Drivers and opportunities in the current period; 29thApril 2022, Online meeting via Zoom

· Elimika weekend, “Vijana na Kilimo”, 23rdApril,2022

· Report Launch: Comparative baseline study on establishing the startup policy in Tanzania, 21th April 2022, online meeting

· Second Sustainability Business Forum, 21stApril 2022,nabaki Afrika, Dar es salaam

· Lete raha, Capital radio, “Kuongeza thamani bidhaa za kilimo”, 13th April 2022

· Mwananchi newspaper, “Nyerere na ukombozi” 13th April 2022; https://www.mwananchi.co.tz/mw/habari/kitaifa/nyerere-na-ukombozi-3790062

· Sema Kweli at Chanel ten, “Nini tija katika uboreshaji shughuli za ugani”, 7th April 2022

· Morning trumpet at UTV, “Mapinduzi ya kilimo nchini Tanzania”, 5th April 2022

· Official inauguration of the provision of working gears to extension officers, 4thApril 2022, Dodoma Tanzania

· Agriculture stakeholders meeting, 14-15TH March 2022 at Morena Hotel , MOROGORO

· Documenting & Designing Building Better Tomorrow (BBT) Program, 10th -15th March 2022, Morena Hotel, Morogoro

· Lete raha, Capital radio, “Fursa za kilimo kwa vijana”, 01st March 2022

· Sustainable business, 2022 business forum, 21stJanuary ,2022

· Awareness raising workshop on climate services, opportunities and challenges of climate change to environmental stakeholders, 2022

· Global youth parliament Tanzania chapter, preparation meeting for conference on youth and environment, 2022

· Agriculture sector symposium, growth, challenges and the future of agriculture sector in Tanzania, 2021

· Africa youth transformation awards, 2021

· Tanzania national determined contributions, prospects of public engagement for sustainable development,2021

· Entrepreneurship and self-employment, seminar for UDSM students (DUANEA), 2021

· Untold investment & innovation opportunities, 2021

· Kijiwe cha kahawa, jinsia na mabadiliko ya tabia nchi, 2021

· People and policies the 8:00 debates, 2021

· Kijana Imara transformative Dialogue, 2021

· Private sector awareness forum on Food Quality & Safety standards for Maize, TPSF & Moan, 2021

· Top 100 speakers Tanzania, 2021

· Women in business connect gala, 2021

· Jairo awards by Light way initiative, 2021

· Online bible class, 2021

· Fursa kwa vijana Agenda na Elimika weekend, 2020

· ANSAF Annual Learning Event “unleashing youth employment in Agriculture by leveraging on Industrialisation”,2020

· Regional Horticulture Trade & Investment forum “Unlocking opportunities for horticultural products in regional & international markets”; TAHA; Dar es salaam, 2020

Certification

  • Certificate of recognition “TOP 100 Speakers TZ” from Speakers conference Tanzania, 2021
  • Certificate of recognition “Young Job Creators” from Nitatimiza Ndoto Yangu Program, 2021
  • Certificate of recognition “Champion of Women Rights & Development”, Purple Planet, 2021
  • Certificate of participation “Young CEO Roundtable”, 2022
  • Certificate of attendance, Fertilizer Legal Framework”, Morogoro, 2021
  • Certificate of participation, second Technical Education and Training (TET), done by NACTE & TPSF; 2021

Languages

Swahili
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Sukuma
Advanced (C1)
C1

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Founder and Managing Director

Malembo Farm
01.2015 - Current

Media analyst

01.2015 - Current

Agribusiness Consultant

Malembo Farm
01.2012 - Current

Hotel manager

Ndama hotel
01.2008 - 01.2010

Mentoring and coaching

Diploma in General Agriculture -

Egerton University

Certificate of Secondary Education -

Lugeye Secondary School
Lucas Malembo