Malembo Lucas

Biography

I am a Tanzanian agribusiness pioneer with 15+ years of experience in sustainable farming and project management. A graduate of Egerton University and an International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) Alumnus 2025 – U.S. Department of State. With over a decade of experience in agribusiness, including consulting and managing agribusiness projects. I am an expert in training, mentorship, coaching, and liaison services for local and international clients.

I have participated in dialogues on agribusiness through various live and media programmes, including international outlets such as BBC, Deutsche Welle (DW), CGTN Africa, Voice of America (VOA), Habari za UN, and local media houses. Panelist – UNECA Youth Side Event 2025; (African Continental Free Trade Area – AfCFTA).

I do work closely with government departments, the international community, researchers, academics, religious leaders and diplomats in the field of agribusiness.

I am an active Member of UONGOZI Institute: Leadership Resource Centre; a member of Agricultural Economic Society of Tanzania (AGREST) & Tanzania Environmental Experts Association (TEEA); a member of Dar es Salaam Gymakhna Club and Dar es Salaam Yatch Club. I am a champion and nominated at the launching of  SDG #2 during the innovation week on sustainable development (Funguo Project) in 2022 with strong support for women and youth in agribusiness. I was one of the Top 100 Tanzanian Changemakers 2023, as I had led transformative initiatives, including agro-industrial hubs that had boosted local economies by integrating small farmers into global value chains. My passion for Africa’s agricultural potential drives our innovative edge, making me a trusted partner for scalable, profitable ventures.

“I have seen something else under the sun: The race is not to the swift or the battle to the strong, nor does food come to the wise or wealth to the brilliant or favour to the learned; but time and chance happen to them all.”  Ecclesiastes 9:11

Mission

To help others live by knowing the purpose of life by depending on God and serve as a leader.

Mission

To help others live by knowing the purpose of life by depending on God and serve as a leader.

My Core values

  • Believing in God
  • Honesty
  • Inclusiveness
  • Accountability
  • Constructive criticism
  • Learning and exploring
  • Content with enough
  • Trust in the process
  • Respect one another
  • Family as pillar for development