NMB sponsors 30m/- for Tri- Nations Livestock Expo

DAR ES SALAAM: NMB Bank has announced a sponsorship of 30m/- for the Tri-Nations Livestock Expo 2025 to promote regional trade, and drive investment among livestock producers, buyers and suppliers.

The major international event is expected to bring together the most innovative and influential livestock companies from Tanzania, Kenya and Namibia.

The expo aims to foster cross-border collaboration, promote regional trade and drive investment among livestock producers, buyers and suppliers.

The exhibition, organised by Mbogo Ranches Company will take place on 14–15 June 2025 in Chalinze and will feature participation from top African livestock breeding institutions.

It is positioned to become a landmark event in the regional livestock calendar, offering a platform for industry stakeholders to showcase excellence, share knowledge and explore market opportunities.

Speaking at the event, the NMB Bank’s Head of Agribusiness, Mr Nsolo Mlozi emphasised the significance of the expo for the development of the livestock sector in Tanzania.

“This exhibition offers a valuable opportunity to open up the livestock sector to innovation, investment and inclusive growth. “It will bring together small and large-scale farmers from Namibia, Kenya and Tanzania to share experiences and learn modern livestock farming techniques that can transform productivity,” he said.

Mr Mlozi further noted that NMB views livestock as a critical component of Tanzania’s agricultural value chain and a pillar of the national economy.

“Our sponsorship reflects our ongoing commitment to being a catalyst for the prosperity and modernisation of the livestock sector,” Mlozi noted, adding we plan to use the expo to deliver financial literacy programmes, promote livestock insurance and offer affordable financing solutions to farmers across Tanzania both on the mainland and the islands.

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The institution aimed at empowering livestock farmers with tools and knowledge to enhance productivity and sustainability.

He said some companies that have already been confirmed for the event include Mbogo Ranches, Livestock Breeders, Super Game Dealers and Tanzania Game.

Additionally, a range of prominent livestock enterprises will also be present, such as Silversand Brahman, Mogwooni Boran Stud, OI Pejeta Beef, Kifuku Boran Stud, Tango Maos, Le Roux Dorpers, Simbra Southern Africa, Brand Bush, Woragus Boran Stud and Sigi von Luttwitz.

The Mbogo Ranches Director, Mr Naweed Mulla, expressed his gratitude for NMB’s support, calling the expo a historic event for Tanzania and the region.

“This is more than just an exhibition, it is a platform for advancing animal genetics, showcasing African excellence in animal husbandry and building partnerships that transcend borders,” Mr Mulla said.

The 2025 Tri-Nations Livestock Expo will be held under the theme: ‘Building Partnerships, Advancing Agriculture’.

The event is expected to highlight how collaboration between pastoralists, private investors and stakeholders can drive employment, strengthen economies and elevate Africa’s position in the global livestock value chain.