Mkwawa Leaf Tobacco
Growing with Integrity, Leading with Excellence.
One of Tanzania's leading tobacco companies with a workforce of approximately 3,713 employees. We take pride in our people, whose passion, commitment, and expertise drive our success as we build a better future.
Our Numbers
Our Story
Mkwawa Leaf Tobacco Ltd (MLTL) is one of Tanzania's Leading tobacco companies, with a workforce of approximately 3,713.
We take pride in our people, whose passion, commitment, and expertise drive our success as we build a better future. Ambition, courage, and resilience are the qualities we seek in our team members, and our rapidly transforming industry demands these traits. We expect our people to learn swiftly, seize opportunities, and consistently achieve and own results.
As we evolve, we remain focused on the qualities that have always driven our success—fostering a culture of passionate ownership and inspiring leadership. We strive to have exceptional individuals, engaged teams, and a workplace that is truly great. Our people are the key to executing our strategy.
Our Approach
Our focus is on driving high performance, developing future leaders, valuing diversity, encouraging entrepreneurial behavior, and fostering an engaging culture where both individuals and teams can thrive. Our values, which underpin our culture, guide how we deliver our strategy.
We are committed to developing talent from within and supporting our high-performing managers who will lead us forward. When recruiting externally, we seek individuals who bring additional knowledge and skills to strengthen our teams and enhance our business. We aim to attract and retain talent that will help us succeed in growth markets and categories, including reduced-risk products.
Our goal is to create a dynamic and supportive environment that attracts and retains top talent, driving our strategy and success.
Our Mission
Our mission is to deliver high-quality tobacco products responsibly and sustainably, while empowering our people, fostering innovation, and creating long-term value for our stakeholders and communities.
Our Vision
To be the preferred supplier of sustainable smallholder FCV tobacco in Africa.
- A profitable organization with a diverse customer base.
- Secure, motivated, and expanding farmer base.
- Dynamic leadership and a unified workforce.
- Entrepreneurship that embraces innovation and transformation.
Our Core Values
Our values are the foundation of who we are, guiding our actions, shaping our culture, and driving us toward a sustainable and successful future.
Integrity
We act with honesty, fairness, and transparency in everything we do.
Excellence
We strive to deliver the highest standards and exceed expectations.
Environmental Stewardship
We operate responsibly, protecting resources and promoting sustainability.
Agility
We adapt quickly, embrace change, and turn challenges into opportunities.
Our Products & Services
At Mkwawa Leaf Tobacco, we combine expertise, technology, and scale to deliver end-to-end solutions from secure transport and advanced storage to efficient processing, ensuring quality and reliability at every step of the supply chain.
Our dedicated fleet ensures secure and reliable transport of green and dry tobacco, giving us speed, efficiency, and control across the supply chain.
With expansive facilities across Tanzania and modern handling systems, we offer safe, efficient, and scalable storage for millions of kilograms of tobacco.
Equipped with advanced technology, our processing facilities deliver consistency, quality, and efficiency to meet growing market demand.
Operations & Capacity
Our state-of-the-art facilities and processing capabilities enable us to meet growing demand while maintaining the highest quality standards.
Storage Capacity
Processing Capacity
Transport & Logistics
Our Growth Journey
Our remarkable growth story from 2022 to 2026, showcasing our commitment to expansion and excellence in tobacco processing.
Plan to increase processing capacity to 160 million kilos with advanced technology.
Plan to process 90 million kilos with enhanced facilities and operations.
Diversified operations and increased processing capacity. Processed 44.8 million kilos.
MLTL was established with a focus on tobacco cultivation and processing. Processed 7.5 million kilos.
Our Hunting Areas
Expert Team
Experienced professional guides and trackers ensuring safe and successful hunting experiences.
Licensed hunting guides with extensive wilderness experience
Local trackers with deep knowledge of wildlife behavior
Combined experience in hunting and safari operations
Safety record and client satisfaction guarantee
Why Choose Us
- Trusted Expertise: One of Tanzania’s leading tobacco companies with years of proven experience.
- Reliable Supply Chain: Own fleet and dedicated transport ensure timely delivery and security of supply.
- World-Class Facilities: Modern warehouses and processing plants designed for efficiency, scalability, and quality.
- Commitment to Quality: Rigorous inspection, classification, and processing standards to guarantee excellence.
- Sustainability Focus: Strong environmental stewardship and responsible practices across operations.
- People-Driven Success: Skilled workforce of over 3,700 professionals committed to performance and innovation.
- Agility & Growth: Rapid adaptability to industry changes and ability to meet increasing market demands.
- Strong Partnerships: Long-standing relationships built on integrity, transparency, and shared success.
Mkwawa Office Locations
Our extensive network of offices across Tanzania ensures efficient operations and local support for farmers and stakeholders.
705 Westburry Tower, Marasi Drive, Business Bay
Our Leadership
Meet our experienced leadership team driving Mkwawa Leaf Tobacco's success and strategic growth across Tanzania and East Africa.
Contact Us
Get in touch with us for all your tobacco processing and leaf tobacco needs.
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