Mwinuka Lutengano
Dr. Mwinuka Lutengano is an economist at the University of Dodoma who explores the cultural significance of beverages in Tanzania. He argues that beverages are embedded in the social fabric of Tanzanian life, symbolizing shared experiences and celebrations, thus ensuring their continued demand.
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Dr Mwinuka Lutengano offered a complementary perspective, focusing on seasonal dynamics in Tanzanian agricultural markets.
Households feel the pinch as food inflation remains high at 7percent
Tanzania· 2026-01-21
Dr Mwinuka Lutengano believes the absence of reliable agricultural insurance is a fundamental bottleneck.
Winners and losers as new data shows slowing bank lendingTanzania· 2025-09-08
Dr Mwinuka Lutengano from the University of Dodoma said the roadmap should clearly indicate which sectors are reserved for Tanzanians.
Rostam wants clear investment policy for locals’ empowermentTanzania· 2025-08-04
Dr Mwinuka Lutengano from the University of Dodoma believes the private sector is indispensable to realizing Vision 2050, arguing for greater innovation in public financing.
Experts back PPP model for Vision 2050 growthTanzania· 2025-07-20
Dk Mwinuka Lutengano, an economist from the University of Dodoma, emphasized the importance of increasing electricity production to address supply challenges.
Kinyerezi III sasa kuingiza megawati 1,000 gridi ya TaifaTanzania· 2025-07-10
Dr Mwinuka Lutengano, an agricultural trade economist, discussed the implications of the new global poverty benchmark.
What it means as World Bank raises poverty to $3 per personTanzania· 2025-07-07
Dr Mwinuka Lutengano, an agricultural trade economist, discussed the implications of the new global poverty threshold.
What World Bank’s higher poverty threshold meansTanzania· 2025-07-06Dk Mwinuka Lutengano highlighted the importance of considering national poverty levels, as international standards often exceed local ones.
Benki ya Dunia: Wanaotumia chini ya Sh7,834 kwa siku ni maskini kupindukiaTanzania· 2025-07-06Dr Mwinuka Lutengano said 'By connecting past liberation struggles with today’s economic challenges, she’s offering a coherent narrative that Africa’s true freedom lies in its ability to industrialise, finance its own development and integrate its markets.'
Samia restates economic message as Comoros marks 50 years of independenceTanzania· 2025-07-06
Dr Mwinuka Lutengano of the University of Dodoma pointed out that over Tsh11 trillion is allocated annually to debt repayments—funds that could be directed to health, education, or infrastructure.
E.Africa to spend $23 billion on debt servicingTanzania· 2025-06-17
Dr Mwinuka Lutengano of the University of Dodoma added that over Sh11 trillion is allocated to debt repayments annually—resources that could be redirected to health, education or infrastructure.
Budget debate: Key focus areas for lawmakersTanzania· 2025-06-15
Dr Lutengano warned that if Tanzania doesn’t fast-track LNG development, it risks missing out on the economic value of these resources.
Economists urge swift action as CCM pledges commitment to LNG project in 2025 manifestoTanzania· 2025-06-02
Dr Mwinuka Lutengano stated that the EAC's growing membership has not translated into financial strength.
EAC borrows $660,960 internally to finance operations amid budget crisisTanzania· 2025-06-02
Dr Mwinuka Lutengano, an economist from the University of Dodoma, pointed out that both cities have untapped strategic advantages.
Mbeya and Tanga: Economic heavyweights left behind in Tanzania's investment raceTanzania· 2025-06-01
Dr Mwinuka Lutengano, an economist from the University of Dodoma, pointed out the untapped strategic advantages of Mbeya and Tanga.
Tanga, Mbeya face investment disconnect despite potentialTanzania· 2025-05-30Dr Mwinuka Lutengano from the University of Dodoma attributed the rise in theft to weak enforcement and a lack of political will to punish offenders.
How to curb spiralling theft in public officesTanzania· 2025-05-08
Dr Mwinuka Lutengano of the University of Dodoma attributed the rise in digital credit to its accessibility and convenience.
Digital credit hits Sh4.22 trillion as borrower demand soarsTanzania· 2025-04-02
Dr Mwinuka Lutengano of the University of Dodoma explained the agricultural stability in certain regions.
Revealed: Regions with the highest, lowest inflation in TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-03-23Dr Mwinuka Lutengano noted that while Dar es Salaam has long been the focal point of manufacturing, the region is now grappling with challenges.
Industrial output: The zone giving Dar a run for its moneyTanzania· 2025-03-21Dk Mwinuka Lutengano amesema wakati wa utawala wa Rais Samia tayari mpango wa maendeleo wa miaka mitambo umeshaanza kutekelezwa.
Hii hapa miradi kutoka ‘Hapa kazi tu’ hadi ‘kazi iendelee’Tanzania· 2025-03-19
Dr Mwinuka Lutengano asserts that beverages are not just products—they are woven into the fabric of Tanzanian life.
Why beverage industry remains the backbone of Tanzania’s manufacturing sectorTanzania· 2025-03-19