Abel Kinyondo
TanzaniaacademicMale7.5Global Dominance: 0.00%Prof. Abel Kinyondo is a prominent academic affiliated with the University of Dar es Salaam, where he focuses on economic policies and financial regulation. Recently, he has been in the news for advocating for stricter regulations on online lending services in Tanzania, emphasizing the need for public awareness to protect borrowers from exploitation.
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Abel Kinyondo described Mr Mkapa as a key figure in establishing institutions that continue to shape Tanzania’s economy.
Mkapa’s decade of reforms that changed the economyTanzania· 2026-07-24
Prof Abel Kinyondo argued that the primary requirement for the nation is to find a definitive way to end fuel dependency.
Experts: How US-Iran clashes trigger fuel price anxietyTanzania· 2026-07-20
Associate Professor of Development Economics at UDSM - DUCE, Abel Kinyondo, said gold has historically served as a safe-haven asset during periods of global uncertainty.
Gold price drop may test Tanzania’s reserves, foreign exchange earningsTanzania· 2026-06-26
Abel Kinyondo noted that Tanzania’s economy needs growth of roughly 10 percent annually to reach its target.
What Tanzania’s Sh62.3 trillion Budget must now proveTanzania· 2026-06-25
Prof Abel Kinyondo is an associate professor of development economics at the University of Dar es Salaam who supported the shift towards digital payments.
Digital payment: Is Tanzania ready for cash-lite economy?Tanzania· 2026-06-24
University of Dar es Salaam economist Prof Abel Kinyondo said high borrowing costs and regulatory pressures remain key barriers to growth.
High costs, weak financing blamed for rising SME failure rateTanzania· 2026-06-02
Prof Abel Kinyondo of the Dar es Salaam University College of Education says local content regulations are encouraging miners to develop domestic capacity before seeking credit.
Why credit growth to Tanzania’s mining sector has topped 90 percentTanzania· 2026-03-06
Prof Abel Kinyondo emphasizes the importance of assessing income against the purpose of mobile phone purchases.
Experts warn rising trend of buying mobile phones on credit may fuel debt burdenTanzania· 2025-12-11
Prof Abel Kinyondo, an economist and lecturer, argues that the shylock phenomenon reflects a failing financial system.
Silent crisis: Inside Tanzania’s fast-growing shylock economyTanzania· 2025-12-05
Economist Pro Abel Kinyondo highlighted two major advantages of natural gas: its cleaner emissions compared with petrol, diesel, and kerosene, and its lower cost.
Natural gas uptake drives surge in Tanzania’s revenue growthTanzania· 2025-12-03
Prof Abel Kinyondo described the concentration in the banking sector as both a shield and a vulnerability.
What Tanzania’s over-reliance on two banks implies for economyTanzania· 2025-10-02
Dr. Abel Kinyondo, a Senior Lecturer at the Dar es Salaam University College of Education, emphasised the critical importance of understanding the country's production capabilities.
Tanzania’s access to US market in jeopardy after AGOA expirationTanzania· 2025-10-01
University of Dar es Salaam Associate Professor Abel Kinyondo said that GDP reflects not only production but also investment, consumption, government spending and trade.
Central bank assures stability amidst election season jittersTanzania· 2025-09-10
Prof Abel Kinyondo of the University of Dar es Salaam’s College of Education (DUCE), highlighted that seasonal trends are also favourable.
Why Tanzanian shilling holds strong amidst election jittersTanzania· 2025-09-05Prof Abel Kinyondo of the Dar es Salaam University College of Education noted that mineral prices have been on the rise for several years.
Why rallying gold prices is good news for TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-09-04
Abel Kinyondo is from the University of Dar es Salaam and highlights Tanzania's role in regional connectivity.
Tanzania bets big on ports and rail to cement role as regional trade gatewayTanzania· 2025-09-03
University of Dar es Salaam lecturer Dr Abel Kinyondo said Tanzania must prioritise industrial investment in underperforming regions.
Experts call for measures to bridge regional economic divide in TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-08-05
Prof Abel Kinyondo emphasized that well-articulated plans alone are not enough for the success of Vision 2050.
Experts outline path to realise Tanzania's Vision 2050Tanzania· 2025-07-19
Abel Kinyondo, a senior lecturer at the Dar es Salaam University College of Education, explained the monetary policy behind the reforms.
Tanzania caps transaction fees to promote digital financial inclusionTanzania· 2025-07-08
Prof Kinyondo welcomed the government's move to scrap tax exemptions, calling it a positive step.
Tanzania eyes Sh75.9 billion boost by ending investor tax breaksTanzania· 2025-06-14
Dr Abel Kinyondo, a senior lecturer, commented on the operational improvements at the port under DP World.
DP World, CMST, Henry Bath ink deal to channel global metals trade through Dar portTanzania· 2025-06-05
University of Dar es Salaam’s Associate Professor Abel Kinyondo warned that Tanzania must avoid repeating past mistakes that undermined PPP efforts.
Tanzanian experts push for policy shifts to unlock private sector’s role in Vision 2050Tanzania· 2025-05-28
Professor Abel Kinyondo said the original vision for EPZs and Special Economic Zones (SEZs) was commendable, but their implementation has fallen short.
Tanzania loses more than Sh4.79 trillion annually due to illegal transfer of money abroadTanzania· 2025-05-23
Professor Abel Kinyondo said the original vision for EPZs and Special Economic Zones (SEZs) was commendable, but their implementation has fallen short.
Investor incentives raise concern over avoidance of tax, illicit flowsTanzania· 2025-05-23University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) Economics lecturer, Prof Abel Kinyondo, says smuggling is evident, explaining why the largest producer is not the largest seller.
Why Tanzania does not lead in selling its own tanzaniteTanzania· 2025-05-15
Associate Professor Abel Kinyondo of the University of Dar es Salaam argued that merely exporting raw resources has limited Tanzania’s economic gains over the past three decades.
Minerals to watch as new ores challenge dominance of goldTanzania· 2025-05-13Abel Kinyondo is an economic analyst who discussed the factors driving the increase in imports in Tanzania.
What sharp rise in Tanzania cross-border payments meansTanzania· 2025-04-07
Prof Abel Kinyondo offered a mixed perspective on the tariff imposition, acknowledging potential positive effects on global trade.
How Trump’s global tariffs could affect TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-04-03Prof Abel Kinyondo explained that while the initiative is beneficial, the stability of a country’s currency should ultimately be tied to its production capacity.
Bank of Tanzania intervenes in forex market to stabilise shillingTanzania· 2025-04-01Prof Abel Kinyondo explained that petroleum pricing is influenced by oligopolistic market forces.
Uganda oil pact a potential boon for Tanzania, EACTanzania· 2025-04-01
