Leadership

Get to know the founders and leaders of
Tanzania Entrepreneurship Foundation

OCTAVIAN MSONGAMWANJA

Board Member (consultants)

Octavian Msongamwanja brings extensive expertise in cross-cultural leadership and international business to the Tanzania Entrepreneurship Foundation. With mentorship experience spanning Africa and America, he is dedicated to empowering individuals with the tools for successful entrepreneurship, fostering economic development, and enhancing community livelihoods through sustainable business initiatives.


Eliya Mwampamba

Chairman of TEF

Eliya Mwampamba, Chairman of the Tanzania Entrepreneurship Foundation and Country Coordinator for Inspiring Better Business Talks, empowers entrepreneurs to drive economic independence. With a 2015 degree from Stefano Moshi Memorial University, he has collaborated with nonprofits to establish school-based enterprises and community microfinance groups, fostering sustainable economic development.


ASIFIWE NYAGAWA

Secretary of TEF (regional coordinator)

Asifiwe Nyagawa, Secretary of the Tanzania Entrepreneurship Foundation and Regional Coordinator, empowers individuals to achieve their entrepreneurial aspirations. Holding a 2020 degree in Geography and Environmental Studies from the University of Dodoma, she leverages her entrepreneurial family background to foster business development and community growth.


TAUSI MILLER

Board Member (financial adviser)

Tausi Miller, a Board Member and Financial Adviser for the Tanzania Entrepreneurship Foundation, holds degrees in tourism and marketing. With over seven years of banking experience and three years in community work, she empowers entrepreneurs and supports community development through financial expertise and sustainable initiatives.


Margaret Kanyelela 
(Mrs. Lebbi)

Board Member

Margaret Kanyelela, a Board Member of the Tanzania Entrepreneurship Foundation, is a dedicated teacher and entrepreneur. She empowers individuals to unlock their educational potential, fostering personal and professional growth to support TEF’s mission of driving sustainable community development through education and entrepreneurship.


FRUMENCE MSONGAMWANJA

Board Member

Frumence Msonga, a Board Member of the Tanzania Entrepreneurship Foundation, brings over 20 years of experience as an entrepreneur and community leader. He is dedicated to empowering individuals to realize their potential, driving productivity and sustainable transformation in Tanzanian communities.