Ashatu Kijaji
TanzaniapoliticianFemale6.5Global Dominance: 0.00%Ashatu Kijaji is the Minister of Livestock and Fisheries in Tanzania. She has recently spoken on the importance of leveraging the country's abundant marine resources and praised the President for providing clear direction on enhancing the blue economy.
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Natural Resources and Tourism Minister Dr Ashatu Kijaji said the government will launch a national debate on the rising populations of wildlife.
How ministers responded to MPs’ budget concerns in the 2026/27 debateTanzania· 2026-06-23
Dr Ashatu Kijaji, the Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism, highlighted the progress in wildlife protection during the event.
Why Tanzania’s elephant population has declined sharply over the past two decadesTanzania· 2026-06-19
Dr Ashatu Kijaji announced plans to revive the trade in live animals to address monkey invasions.
Tanzania to revive live animal trade to curb monkey invasionsTanzania· 2026-02-19
Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism, Dr Ashatu Kijaji, noted that the sector’s achievements have been largely driven by government support.
Mwigulu urges private sector to boost Tanzania’s global tourismTanzania· 2026-02-01
Dr Kijaji is the Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism who urged private investment to strengthen tourism services in Ngorongoro.
Tanzania urges private investment to strengthen tourism services in NgorongoroTanzania· 2026-01-31
CCM’s Kondoa Rural parliamentary candidate Ashatu Kijaji reinforced her message, highlighting achievements in water, healthcare, and electricity.
Samia pledges to turn Dodoma into modern political, economic hubTanzania· 2025-08-31Dr. Ashatu Kijaji stated that the government's vaccination campaign aims to address persistent challenges faced by pastoralists.
Chanjo ya mifugo kuondoa migogoro ya wakulima na wafugaji PwaniTanzania· 2025-07-10
Dk Ashatu Kijaji is the Minister of Livestock and Fisheries who announced the initiative to sell live animals to various countries.
Tanzania kuanza kuuza wanyama hai nchi za Uarabuni, MisriTanzania· 2025-07-03
Dr. Kijaji applauded SBL for its contribution in bridging the water gap in communities that have long faced water shortages.
SBL hands over Kwadelo water projectTanzania· 2025-06-27
Dr Ashatu Kijaji is the Livestock and Fisheries Minister who reported on the decline in dairy imports and the government's initiatives to boost local production.
Tanzania cuts dairy imports as local production risesTanzania· 2025-05-31Dr Ashatu Kijaji, the Livestock and Fisheries Minister, revealed the development in Parliament regarding the increase in meat exports.
Tanzania’s meat exports rise by 5.75 percent to $44 millionTanzania· 2025-05-31Minister of Livestock and Fisheries Dr. Ashatu Kijaji stated that 11.5 billion shillings were used to purchase 160 boats in the first phase and distributed to all fishing areas along the coast.
Rais Samia na mkakati wa kuifanya Tanga kuwa ufunguo wa uchumiTanzania· 2025-02-26
The Minister for Livestock and Fisheries, Dr Ashatu Kijaji, noted that the second phase will benefit 1,872 fishermen.
President Samia unveils 35 modern fishing boats in PanganiTanzania· 2025-02-26
Ashatu Kijaji is the Minister of Livestock and Fisheries.
Masauni ataja changamoto uchumi wa buluuTanzania· 2025-02-15
