PASS–Norges Vel partnership unlocks mechanisation to transform rice farming livelihoods in Malinyi
Malinyi, Morogoro — Strategic partnerships are at the heart of transforming agriculture, and the collaboration between PASS Leasing, a PASS Trust mechanisation arm, and Norges Vel is delivering tangible impact for smallholder farmers in Malinyi District. Under this partnership, five organised farmer groups supported by Norges Vel in collaboration with Nafaka Kilimo have been equipped […]
PASS Trust and Norway Partner to Unlock Tanzania’s Soybean Potential through Innovative Value Chain Financing
Dar es Salaam, 23 October 2025 The Royal Norwegian Embassy and PASS Trust have entered into a landmark partnership to implement the Soybean Value Chain Support Project (2025–2028), a USD 4.8 million initiative designed to unlock Tanzania’s soybean potential through innovation, inclusive finance, and climate-smart agriculture. Co-financed by a USD 2.4 million grant from Norway […]
PASS Trust Welcomes Esther Kileo Kitoka as New Board Chairperson
The Founders of Private Agricultural Sector Support (PASS) Trust have appointed Ms. Esther Kileo Kitoka as Chairperson of its Board of Trustees, marking a new chapter in the Trust’s drive for strong governance, inclusive leadership, and agricultural sector transformation. A banking and finance veteran with over 25 years’ experience, Ms. Kitoka has held senior roles […]