Njombe Regional Cooperative Union Ltd (NJORECU LTD) is a cooperative union based in Njombe Town, Tanzania. Established on September 6, 2013, it serves as a union for 63 primary Agricultural Marketing Cooperative Societies (AMCOS), representing approximately 7,000 individual members.

? Contact Information


Address: P.O. Box 196, Njombe, Tanzania


Email: njorecu2013@gmail.com


Phone: +255 754 616 807


? Leadership


Chairman: Clemence Damian Malekela


Acting General Manager: Kisakali Nestory


? Core Activities
NJORECU's primary focus is on agricultural development and support for its member cooperatives. Key activities include:Input Distribution: Providing fertilizers and seeds to farmers.



Market Facilitation: Assisting in finding markets for farmers' produce.


Capacity Building: Offering training and development programs for members.


Crop Collection: Organizing the collection of crops from farmers for bulk marketing.


The union primarily deals with maize, rice, and sunflower seeds, focusing on collection and marketing.

? Infrastructure and Projects
NJORECU owns several buildings and warehouses used for storage and administrative purposes. They have plans to expand into processing by acquiring a maize milling machine and a sunflower oil expeller, aiming to add value to members' produce.

? Partnerships
The union has engaged in discussions with organizations like SAGCOT (Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania) to explore potential collaborations for infrastructure development and capacity building.

? Membership and Governance


Total Members: Approximately 7,000 individuals.


Gender Distribution: 2,330 females and 4,670 males.


Board Members: 9 members, including 2 women.


NJORECU operates with a commitment to good governance and member participation, ensuring that each primary cooperative is represented in the union's decision-making processes.