Aika is a professional with an impressive track record of over half a decade in project management and business development across diverse sectors. Her expertise spans the realms of agriculture, renewable energy, and tourism, honed through extensive experience in both local and international NGO settings. 

Her passion and dedication have been instrumental in driving impactful change within the realm of entrepreneurship and community development. Her career has been shaped by invaluable experiences, including one year under USAID funding, where she significantly contributed to the “Feed the Future advancing Youth in Zanzibar” project. This engagement allowed her to empower and guide individuals, particularly women and youth, in strategic planning, business development, and the nuances of project management. 

Her contributions extended further, spanning four years under the Charles Mott Foundation in the “Tanzania Renewable Energy Business Incubator” implemented in Iringa and Dodoma. Aika’s adeptness in business planning, monitoring and evaluation, and gender-inclusive project implementation greatly influenced the success and sustainability of these initiatives. 

Notably, her ongoing eight-year involvement in a significant project, “Catalyste+ Tanzania – Accelerating Women Economic Empowerment,” funded by Global Affairs Canada, demonstrates her commitment to fostering sustainable growth and empowerment within communities. Her work here emphasizes the importance of economic empowerment, especially for women, creating a positive ripple effect that elevates the entire community. 

She holds a Masters Degree in Business Administration from Zhejiang Normal University in China and a Bachelor Degree of Laws from St. Augustine University of Tanzania. 

Prior to Catalyste+ (under the administration of Coretax Africa) she was a Project Officer at IMED Foundation based in Dar Es Salaam Tanzania.