Hussein Bashe
Hussein Bashe is the Minister for Agriculture in Tanzania, known for his proactive approach to revitalizing the coffee sector. He has been vocal about transforming Tanzania from a raw material exporter to a value-added producer, emphasizing the need for strategic initiatives to boost local production, create jobs, and increase intra-African trade. His leadership at the 3rd G25 African Coffee Summit highlighted the urgent need for reform in the coffee industry to reclaim Africa's significant role in global coffee production.
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The Building a Better Tomorrow initiative was pioneered and driven by immediate former Agriculture minister Hussein Bashe.
Tough task awaits ministers | The Citizen
Tanzania· 2025-11-19
Hussein Bashe, who served as Minister of Agriculture, was also left out of the new Cabinet.
Tanzania’s Samia drops seven ministers in new cabinetTanzania· 2025-11-17
Agriculture Minister Hussein Bashe praised President Hassan’s leadership, citing the transformation in crop production across Tanzania.
Samia: Why national water grid is game-changer for rural TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-10-20
Nzega Urban parliamentary candidate Hussein Bashe told residents that farmers had witnessed a remarkable transformation under President Hassan’s leadership.
Samia: Don’t be intimidated, ignore fearmongers, go vote on October 29Tanzania· 2025-10-12
Agriculture minister and Nzega Urban CCM candidate Hussein Bashe opened the rally by celebrating what he described as a renaissance in the farming sector.
Samia: Our fight against corruption has paid offTanzania· 2025-09-11
Minister of Agriculture Hussein Bashe said that four years ago, the total value of agricultural inputs stood at less than $320 million.
President Samia issues key directives to transform agriculture sectorTanzania· 2025-08-08
Hussein Bashe, the Minister of Agriculture, called for the private sector to closely collaborate with smallholder farmers.
Huduma za fedha kidijitali zitakavyoboresha kilimo nchiniTanzania· 2025-07-08
Agriculture minister Hussein Bashe presented the ministry of Agriculture’s budget for 2025/26 in Parliament.
Tanzania gears up for early fertiliser delivery ahead of 2025/26 farming seasonTanzania· 2025-07-08
Hussein Bashe is the Minister of Agriculture who collaborates with TFC to support farmers in accessing fertilizers.
TFC inavyosaidia wakulima kupata mbolea kwa urahisi na kwa bei nafuuTanzania· 2025-07-01
Agriculture Minister Hussein Bashe was recognized for his role in facilitating the strategic investment for the fertilizer factory.
Synergy Africa hails fertilizer factory launch as milestone for Tanzania’s agricultural futureTanzania· 2025-06-29
Agriculture Minister Hussein Bashe assured stakeholders that the government would continue supporting cross-border fertiliser trade.
Samia inaugurates Sh486bn fertiliser plant to revolutionise Tanzania's agricultureTanzania· 2025-06-28Agriculture minister Hussein Bashe emphasized the importance of cross-border trade for investment sustainability.
Why Tanzania’s fertiliser hub dream is closer to realityTanzania· 2025-06-25
Minister of Agriculture Hussein Bashe noted that the factory is among the country’s largest cotton buyers.
Samia opens cotton factory, gives MP a tongue-lashingTanzania· 2025-06-18
Hussein Bashe is the minister for Agriculture who was praised by Jacqueline Mkindi for recognising horticulture’s role in increasing agricultural exports.
Taha welcomes government's backing of horticulture for growthTanzania· 2025-06-02
Taha CEO Jacqueline Mkindi praised Agriculture Minister Hussein Bashe for recognising horticulture’s role in increasing agricultural exports.
Private sector lobby hails Tanzania’s $2 billion horticulture export targetTanzania· 2025-06-01Hussein Bashe is the Minister of Agriculture who received the first aircraft for combating crop pests.
Serikali sasa kupambana na wadudu waharibifu angani kwa ndegeTanzania· 2025-05-30
Hussein Bashe is the minister for Agriculture whose initiatives are at risk without adequate funding.
Tanzanian lawmakers decry underfunding of agriculture, urge timely disbursementTanzania· 2025-05-23
Agriculture minister Hussein Bashe detailed the structural interventions that have transformed the sector.
Ministry highlights major feats in agriculture in past four yearsTanzania· 2025-05-22Hussein Bashe is the minister for Agriculture who presented the budget in Parliament.
Tanzania targets agricultural resilience in new Sh1.2 trillion budgetTanzania· 2025-05-22Hussein Bashe is Tanzania's Minister of Agriculture who affirmed the government's commitment to support local farmers in accessing international markets.
Tanzania leverages deals to challenge Kenya’s avocado export dominanceTanzania· 2025-05-08Agriculture Minister Hussein Bashe confirmed that the restrictions had been suspended.
Tanzania, Malawi reaffirm trade commitments after diplomatic talksTanzania· 2025-05-03
Agriculture minister Hussein Bashe announced a special funding initiative at the Cooperative Bank, supported by the Agriculture Trust Fund.
Fresh hope for agriculture as Samia launches Cooperative BankTanzania· 2025-04-28
Mr Hussein Bashe had announced a ban on imports of agricultural produce from South Africa and Malawi.
Pretoria welcomes Tanzania’s lifting of ban on agricultural imports from South Africa and MalawiTanzania· 2025-04-27
Hussein Bashe is the Agriculture Minister who signed the statement lifting the ban on agricultural imports from Malawi and South Africa.
Tanzania lifts trade ban on agricultural produce from Malawi and South AfricaTanzania· 2025-04-25Hussein Bashe, Tanzania's Agriculture Minister, described the trade barrier as unfair and harmful.
'My bananas were seized and destroyed'
United Kingdom· 2025-04-25
Agriculture minister Hussein Bashe’s decision to escalate a diplomatic row over cross-border trade with Malawi and South Africa has raised concerns over the potential repercussions on regional commerce.
Why Tanzania’s trade spat with Malawi, S.Africa is mutually harmfulTanzania· 2025-04-24
Tanzania's Agriculture Minister Hussein Bashe confirmed the ban on agricultural imports from South Africa and Malawi.
Tanzania bans South Africa and Malawi imports as trade row escalatesUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-24
Minister of Agriculture Hussein Bashe announced a trade ban on agricultural products from Malawi and South Africa.
Tanzania hits back with trade ban on Malawi, South Africa over agricultural restrictionsTanzania· 2025-04-23
Hussein Bashe, the Tanzanian minister of agriculture, has overreacted regarding the banana import situation.
Banana wars in Southern Africa a fruitless endeavour – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2025-04-22
Agriculture minister Hussein Bashe announced the government’s intention to reform the system.
How Coop Bank plans to tackle unlicensed middlemen exploitationTanzania· 2025-04-20
