About Us

About SHAMBAFASTA

Registered as Mandefitra Africa Limited but trading as SHAMBAFASTA; Shambafasta is an agritech and mechanization youth led Tanzanian company, established in 2020, focused on transforming the agricultural landscape by providing agricultural machinery rental services to support smallholder farmers with affordable, efficient, timely and wide range of mechanization services.
Headquartered in Dar es Salaam, with largest reach to upcountry regions in Tanzania mainland and Zanzibar, the the company envisions to mechanize every farming activiry from land preparation to post-harvesting until the final consumer enjoys the food on table. With eduring spirit and patriotic heart, the passion from its beginning as a youth startup; Shambafasta has an eye to create youth employment and increase producitivity and income to smallholder farmers.
SHAMBAFASTA operates with a clear vision to be the “Uber of the farmer,” ensuring that every farmer, regardless of their size, can access modern agricultural machinery on-demand, providing faster, cost-effective, and productive farming solutions. With a strong commitment to youth empowerment, the company runs agri cultural mechanization centers operated by young entrepreneurs and connects farmers to financial institutions for easy access to loans when they need it most.
On-Demand Mechanization

Access modern agricultural machinery exactly when you need it. Our on-demand rental services help farmers save time, reduce costs, and increase productivity from land preparation to post-harvest.

Youth-Led Innovation

We empower young entrepreneurs to operate agricultural mechanization centers, creating jobs while driving innovation and efficiency across the agricultural value chain.

Inclusive Growth & Impact

By connecting farmers to finance, technology, and markets, we support sustainable farming, higher incomes, and food security across Tanzania and beyond.

Mission & Vision

Our mission and vision guide everything we do empowering farmers, engaging youth, and driving sustainable agricultural growth through innovation and mechanization.

Mission

To empower smallholder farmers through innovative agricultural mechanization services, access to high-quality agro-inputs, and reliable market linkages, while fostering youth participation in agriculture for sustainable growth and food security in Tanzania and beyond.

Vision

To revolutionize agricultural practices in Africa by offering accessible, on-demand mechanization services and building a generation of young, knowledgeable farmers who drive economic development through sustainable farming.

Modern farming made accessible

Our Philosophy

To empower smallholder farmers through innovative agricultural mechanization services, access to high-quality agro-inputs, and reliable market linkages, while fostering youth participation in agriculture for sustainable growth and food security in Tanzania and beyond.

 

By aligning production with global market demands, this model positions Tanzania as a competitive food hub for Africa and a trusted supplier to the international market. For investors and partners, this initiative offers a scalable and sustainable business opportunity—driving profitability while contributing to food security across Africa and beyond.

A New Way of Farming

One-Village One-Tech One-Product

Is a strategic agribusiness model that streamlines and coordinates crop, livestock, and fisheries production within a given community.
The approach ensures that products consistently meet four critical market requirements: