In response to the challenges of a largely undigitized agricultural sector, he offers a technological solution designed for on-the-ground realities. His initiative opens new opportunities for millions of farmers.

Mahmoud Shoo is a Tanzanian entrepreneur, founder and CEO of Bizy Tech, a company specializing in the digitalization of agricultural value chains and financial inclusion across East Africa.

Founded in 2015, Bizy Tech develops software solutions designed to enhance transparency in agricultural processes and strengthen commercial links between producers, cooperatives, traders, and financial institutions. The company works to structure trade and facilitate access to tailored digital services for stakeholders in the sector.

Core to Bizy Tech’s offering is Kilimo BaNDO, a digital platform that connects farmers to input suppliers, markets, financial services, and agricultural experts. Designed to operate even on basic mobile phones, this solution supports more efficient production and helps farmers stabilize their income season after season.

Bizy Tech also developed Kilimo Data Hub, another digital platform aimed at smallholder farmers and agricultural SMEs. It reports having over three million registered farmers and helps users reduce input costs, benefit from rapid delivery of subsidized fertilizers, and access financial services tailored to their needs.

In 2018, Shoo founded Digital Mobile Africa, which he led until 2020. That company offered digital tools to traders and agribusiness entrepreneurs to facilitate the buying and selling of inputs, machinery, and agricultural products.

Mahmoud Shoo holds a bachelor's degree in accounting and finance, obtained in 2010 from the College of Business Education in Tanzania.

Melchior Koba