Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries Development

What Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries Development does

The Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries Development (MLF) is a government ministry of the United Republic of Tanzania, headquartered in Dodoma with regional offices including Temeke in Dar es Salaam. It is the sole statutory authority responsible for policy, regulation, and sector development of Tanzania's livestock and fisheries industries, and oversees nine wholly-owned agencies spanning research (TAFIRI, TALIRI), training (FETA, LITA), regulatory functions (TVLA, DSFA, Marine Parks and Reserves Unit), and state-owned commercial enterprises (TAFICO, NARCO).

MLF's service portfolio is organized into four core categories: livestock permit services (animal movement permits, veterinary facility registration, meat inspector licensing, hides and leather trade permits), fisheries permit services (aquaculture establishment registration, commercial aquaculture permits, live organism import/export permits, fishing vessel licensing), empowerment services linking stakeholders to financing through the Private Sector Desk (with partners including TADB, CRDB Insurance, NIC, PASS, and EFTA), and regulatory management services covering policy development, strategic planning, and legal framework administration. The ministry operates two principal digital platforms — MIMIS (Mifugo Integrated Management Information System) for livestock permits and animal movement, and FiRCIS for fisheries resource management — accessible via the integrated Huduma government portal. A newer product, Smart Mifugo digital livestock insurance, was launched in June 2026 in partnership with CRDB Insurance and ACRE Africa, using facial/nose-print biometric identification (Akili Mnemba) on the DigiBima App.

Revenue mechanics combine central government budget allocations with statutory user fees collected by the Fisheries Department (TZS 39.6 billion in FY 2025/2026, up from TZS 32 billion the prior year, targeting TZS 71.5 billion in FY 2026/2027) and license/permit fees across aquaculture, livestock movement, veterinary practice, and hides/leather trade. Pricing is granular and tiered, with citizen vs. foreigner pricing differentials (e.g., commercial aquaculture permits at TZS 100,000 for citizens vs. TZS 250,000 for foreigners) and transaction-based components (e.g., 30% of invoice value for live aquaculture import permits, 2% of consignment value for export permits). Customer segments span smallholder livestock keepers and pastoralists, fish farmers and aquaculture operators, commercial meat/leather/dairy processors, cross-border traders (e.g., Namanga border with Kenya), and youth entrepreneurs via programs like BBT Uvuvi.

Name

Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries Development

Legal name

Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries

Website

https://mifugouvuvi.go.tz

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

The Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries Development is the Tanzanian government ministry headquartered in Dodoma that regulates and develops the country's livestock and fisheries sectors, issuing permits and licenses, delivering extension and digital services (MIMIS, FiRCIS), and serving smallholder farmers, pastoralists, fish farmers, traders, and commercial operators across all regions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Government Livestock and Fisheries Regulation

NAICS

Support Activities for Animal Production (1152), Regulation of Agricultural Marketing and Commodities (92614), Regulation of Agricultural Marketing and Commodities (926140)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700), Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties (200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAIAAAO

Agriculture, Fisheries & Food Administration

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Central/Federal Government Administration

SECONDARYAFAEANAB

Livestock & Farm Animal Veterinary Services

Agriculture & Food Production/Animal Production & Aquaculture/Animal Health & Veterinary Services

SECONDARYEDAOAOAD

Animal Husbandry, Dairy & Livestock Management

Education/Vocational, Technical & Trade Education/Agriculture, Horticulture & Skilled Trades

Keywords

• Livestock management
• Fisheries regulation
• Animal health services
• Aquaculture permits
• Agricultural policy

Headquarters

HQ city

Dodoma

HQ country

Tanzania

HQ region

Africa

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Fisheries Revenue Collection: The Fisheries Department collects statutory fees and charges for fishing permits, fish product movement, and various fines. Collected TZS 39.6 billion in revenue for FY 2025/2026, up from TZS 32 billion the previous year.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries Development is the government body responsible for regulating, developing, and overseeing Tanzania's livestock and fisheries sectors. Its core services include issuing livestock and fisheries permits and licenses, regulatory management and policy development, financial empowerment and stakeholder coordination through the Private Sector Desk, and digital service delivery via MIMIS and FiRCIS platforms. The ministry also operates infrastructure projects, disease control programs, and youth empowerment initiatives like BBT Uvuvi.

Product overview

The Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries Development offers a suite of core government services for Tanzania's livestock and fisheries sectors. The portfolio includes four primary service categories: livestock permit services (utoji wa vibali), fisheries permit services, empowerment/enablement programs, and regulatory management. These services are supported by digital platforms including MIMIS (Mifugo Integrated Management Information System) for livestock permit processing and FiRCIS for fisheries resource management. The ministry also operates the Private Sector Desk to connect stakeholders with financial institutions for loans and insurance products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Utoaji wa vibali (Mifugo) - Livestock Permit Services
• Utoaji wa vibali (Uvuvi) - Fisheries Permit Services
• Uwezeshaji - Empowerment Services
• Usimamizi - Management Services
• MIMIS (Mifugo Integrated Management Information System)
• FiRCIS (Fisheries Resources Management System)
• Smart Mifugo Digital Livestock Insurance
• BBT Uvuvi Youth Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Aquaculture production increased by over 300% from 44,700 tonnes to 181,535.76 tonnes in five years
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ASPIRES (Agriculture Sector Policy and Institutional Reform Strengthening)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgricultural policy reform program supporting the ministry in strengthening policy and institutional frameworks for the livestock and fisheries sectors.
• SAGCOT (Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor supporting investment and development in agricultural value chains including livestock and fisheries.
• ANSAF (Agricultural Non State Actors Forum)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerForum of non-state actors in agriculture providing platform for private sector engagement and consultation.
• DALBERGminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAmerican advisory firm providing technical advisory services for sector development programs.
• ACRE AfricacoreTechnology or IntegrationInsurance technology company providing innovative risk management solutions for agricultural and livestock insurance products.
• TALEPA (Tanzania Leather Association)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHides, skins and leather producers association working with PASS guarantee program for financing access.
• TDCU (Tanga Dairy Cooperative Union)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDairy cooperative union in Tanga working with PASS guarantee program for smallholder dairy farmers.
• Brooke East AfricaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnimal welfare organization providing expertise and support for animal health services digitization discussions.
• ASPAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in discussions on digital technology for animal health services improvement.
• INADES Formation-TanzaniaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgricultural development organization contributing to discussions on digital animal health services.
• ITARE (Italian company)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian advisory firm interested in livestock and fisheries investment, specializing in development finance and market advisory in Sub-Saharan Africa.
• MULMIX (Italian company)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian company specializing in design, production and installation of silos and equipment for cereal storage in agriculture.
• WorldFishcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational research organization co-producing the Tanzania Fish Recipe Book through the PROFISHBLUE project.
• Aquatic BioSolutions Tanzania (ABiST)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal partner collaborating on fish recipe book development and aquaculture sector development through PROFISHBLUE project.
• World Aquaculture Society (WAS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational aquaculture organization signing agreement for Tanzania to host the International Aquaculture Conference (WA26T) in December 2026.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO): Global UN agency providing policy frameworks, technical assistance, and statistical benchmarks for livestock and fisheries sectors worldwide; adjacent to MLF as the primary international standard-setter and donor partner for member states.

Emerging players

• WorldFish: International aquaculture and fisheries research organization co-producing outputs (e.g., Tanzania Fish Recipe Book) with MLF through the PROFISHBLUE project; overlaps in aquaculture R&D focus and target smallholder fish farmers.

Regional players

• Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development (Malawi): Malawi's central ministry responsible for livestock and fisheries development; comparable scope of permit issuance, animal health regulation, and smallholder aquaculture programs in a Southern African neighbor.
• Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (Uganda): Uganda's central agriculture ministry covering livestock and fisheries; operates similar permit, extension, and aquaculture programs in a neighboring East African economy, making it directly comparable in mandate and rural-livelihoods focus.
• Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources (Rwanda): Rwanda's central ministry overseeing livestock and fisheries with a strong digital-services orientation; comparable regulatory scope and smallholder-targeted programs across a single-country jurisdiction.
• Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock (Zambia): Zambia's dedicated ministry covering fisheries and livestock with a mandate analogous to MLF's; serves a comparable mix of smallholder farmers and commercial operators in a Southern African context.
• Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (Mozambique): Mozambique's central ministry covering agriculture, livestock, and fisheries; comparable regulatory authority over fisheries permits and aquaculture on the Indian Ocean coast.
• Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Cooperatives (Kenya): Kenya's equivalent central ministry with shared responsibility for livestock and fisheries policy across East Africa; comparable mandate on permit issuance, animal health, and aquaculture development, and a direct counterpart for cross-border trade at Namanga.
• Ministry of Agriculture (Ethiopia): Ethiopia's federal ministry managing livestock and fisheries across a large pastoralist population; comparable in scale and pastoralist constituency, and a regional counterpart on transboundary animal disease.

Others

• AU-IBAR (African Union InterAfrican Bureau for Animal Resources): Continental body coordinating animal resources across AU member states; comparable policy-setting remit for livestock and fisheries at a pan-African level, with overlapping programs on transboundary animal disease and pastoralist development.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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