Maida Waziri is a highly accomplished and respected entrepreneur in Tanzania with over 20 years of experience in business management, general contracting, and project management. She is the CEO and founder of IBRA Contractors Limited, the leading female-owned construction company in Tanzania specialising in civil and general works. She is also the Executive Chairperson and founder of the East Africa College of Business, which provides entrepreneurship and business management training to young people in the region.
Waziri is a prolific author, having written the best-selling entrepreneurship book “Sauti ya Mjasiriamali: Kesho Yako Ni Uthubutu,” as well as several articles on SME development and the establishment of modernized cottage industries for faster nationwide economic growth. Her work has been published in various local and international publications.
In addition to her business ventures, Waziri is a highly sought-after speaker and has an international reputation as an inspirational speaker. She is a member of several business leadership organizations, including the Construction Sector Skills Council of Tanzania Private Sector Foundation, the Association of Citizen Contractors Tanzania, and the Voice of Women Entrepreneurs Tanzania. She is also the founder of the social enterprise, Akili ya Pesa Challenge, which aims to promote financial literacy among young people in Tanzania.
Waziri’s achievements have been recognized through various awards, including THE East Africa Entrepreneur of the Year at the 7th All Africa Business Leaders Awards and the Best Female Owned/Managed Contracting Firm awarded by the Contractors Registration Board during the Annual Consultative Meeting held at Mlimani City Hall, Dar es Salaam.
Waziri is a visionary entrepreneur with a passion for empowering young people and driving economic growth in Tanzania and the East Africa region. Her leadership and entrepreneurial skills have earned her a well-deserved reputation as a trailblazer and role model in the business community.