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Malkia wa shamba



Mariam’s Story

She had the soil. She had the seeds. She had the will. But something wasn’t working. Her tomatoes weren't thriving the way she hoped. Her income stayed stuck. Her dreams for her children stayed just that dreams. Until she found Her Farm, Her Story


Mariam Kibwana had always been ambitious about her tomato farming.

She worked her plot with determination and was constantly open to ways to improve her yields and make a better income. As a mother to seven energetic children, she had big dreams for her farm but something was missing. Her yields weren't quite where she wanted them to be.

When Mariam discovered the Her Farm, Her Story initiative...

She was curious and wondered if it held a promise to solve the yield problem. Through Mazao Hub's farmer excellence center, she gained access to tailored agronomic guidance. The training helped her use inputs more strategically, reducing waste while boosting precision. Her costs dropped while her yields climbed—which was exactly the harvest she'd dreamed her farm could bring.

Through Mazao Hub's crop supply platform...

She was connected with fair buyers who valued her quality tomatoes. That first season applying these new approaches, she paid her children's school fees with pride and reinvested in her farm with confidence.

Her success naturally drew attention from other women in the community...

Recognizing an opportunity, this single mother brought them together and now serves as Chair of the Malkia wa Shamba group. Together, they share knowledge on climate-smart agriculture, access training opportunities, and support each other's growth. Currently, they're developing a community irrigation project that will allow them to farm year-round on their own terms.


From Farmer to Leader: Building a Movement with Other Women Mariam’s success didn’t go unnoticed.

Other women in her community saw the transformation—and came to learn from her. Instead of keeping her knowledge to herself, Mariam opened her arms. She formed a group: Malkia wa Shamba—Queens of the Farm. Today, she serves as their Chairperson. Together, they: Share climate-smart farming practices Organize access to training and finance Mobilize as a support network for each other’s dreams Their newest initiative? A community irrigation project that will allow them to farm year-round—on their own terms.

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