History

Korosho Cooperative Joint Enterprise (KCJE) Limited is a Cooperative organisation established by cooperative unions operating in Tanzania’s cashew and sesame industry. It was formally registered with the Registrar of Cooperatives on September 12, 2022, under registration number 5621.

The organisation aims to enhance its members’ social and economic prosperity by supervising, controlling, and optimizing access to various agricultural inputs, such as pesticides, mist blowers, motorized sprayers, packaging materials, and digital weighing scales. Additionally, KCJE Limited strives to efficiently coordinate, inspire, and promote cooperative economic development and sustainable agriculture among its members.

Our Vision

To be a premier Cooperative Joint Enterprise dedicated in providing high-quality Cashew and other produce farming and marketing services in Tanzania.

Our Mission

To Consolidate, Strengthen and Foster the Production and Marketing of Cashew and other produce through Cooperatives in Tanzania.

Core Values

AF.

Affordable Farm Inputs

High-quality inputs at competitive prices.

SC.

Strong Network with Cooperative Unions

Ensuring timely provision of services and delivery of products to member Unions.

AI.

High-Quality Agricultural Inputs

Korosho CJE Ltd ensures the availability of top-notch inputs, such as pesticides, fertilizers, and modern farming tools, empowering farmers to enhance their productivity and achieve better yields.

MN.

Strong Distribution & Marketing Network

Frequent Asked Questions

KCJE is a Cooperative joint formed by six Cooperative Unions in Tanzania. These unions are TANECU Ltd, MAMCU Ltd, TAMCU Ltd, CORECU Ltd, Lindi Mwambao, and RUNALI.

KCJE supports its member cooperatives by purchasing and distributing agrochemicals, farm inputs, weighing scales, and packaging materials to enhance agricultural production.

Yes. KCJE is a joint cooperative project owned by and operating under the cooperative unions. Since it is established by cooperatives and serves them, KCJE is also considered part of the cooperative system.

No. KCJE Ltd does not directly engage in the buying or selling of cashew nuts. However, it assists member cooperatives in securing markets for cashew nuts, pigeon peas, and sesame.

No. Although TANECU is one of the member cooperatives of KCJE, it is not the same as KCJE. However, the KCJE offices are located within the TANECU building in Mtwara.

No. KCJE only serves its registered member cooperatives.