The Citizen (Dar es Salaam)
Devotha John
22 May 2011
A barber Shopper Indrisa Mannah (29) from Kibaha Region was announced the winner of Sh5 million of Ruka Juu na Fema Talk Show entrepreneurship competition, which was run for over two months across the country.
According to public relations advisor, Ms Lilian Nsemwa, the Ruka Juu challenge was the Femina HIP’s first reality based entrepreneurship and financial education competition designed to get people thinking ,talking and acting in building their lives .
She said the Ruka Juu na Fema TV talk show was a response by Femina HIP to inspire over a million youth leaving the school system every year, ready to enter the labour market struggling to get employed.The competition involved six contestants and their businesses, in their communities. They were put through various challenges relating to best practices of running business.
“The winner announced during the live final show was voted for by the public as well as judges,” she said.
However, the other five contestants have demonstrated entrepreneurial and leadership skills and they were awarded a Sh500,000 cash prize each.
She named other contestants as Benitha Mwinuka from Njombe Region, Rajabu Mgongwe from Kilindi, Tanga , Saum Pongwe from Tanga, Noel Mbelwa and Mariam Mwape from Ikwiriri Rufiji .
Speaking after he was announced the overall winner on Saturday, Mr Idrissa said the money would help him to build and improve his business.Ruka Juu hit the airwaves and success to reach the hearts and minds of many Tanzania as young entrepreneurs had a chance to compete for the opportunity of their lives.
The shows were sponsored by Financial Sector Deeping Trust (FSDT), Tanzania Media Fund ,National Microphines Bank as well as Sir Ronald Grieson a Private philanthropist from Uk among others.
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Barber Wins Millions in Business Competition