Utu. Ubuntu. A joint humanity.
At UTU JAMII, we believe in the power of utu — a Swahili word similar in meaning to ubuntu that embodies togetherness, a recognition of our joint humanity. We position ourselves as a bridge between businesses, donors, and governments with African communities.
“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.”
— African proverb
Not just a company — a movement.
UTU JAMII is not just a company; it's a movement. We bridge the gap between corporate operations and community welfare in a continent where the stakes could not be higher. Africa is rich in resources. Yet immense challenges persist — poverty, inequality, environmental degradation, and gender disparities hold back millions. Our work weaves three threads: facilitation that turns conflict into constructive dialogue, training that equips women and youth with knowledge and rights, and research that ensures development is rooted in lived experience.
We build win-win models for inclusive development with clients and communities. This is our daily work. It’s practical, tangible, and results-driven. We reject the old story of winners and losers. Instead, we design processes and agreements where investors achieve their goals, and communities gain lasting value, resilience, and a voice in their own future. We are the architects of mutual success.
A prominent platform promoting productive partnerships. This is our ultimate goal. We are not just a consultancy; we are a stage where business, communities, and government can come together not as adversaries, but as partners. We aim to be the most trusted name in the room the platform that makes inclusive progress possible.
The ground we stand on.
Rooted in principle, driven by impact.
High Performance
We deliver excellence, consistently. Rooted in Ubuntu, our high performance is not for individual glory but for the collective success of our clients and communities. We hold ourselves to the highest standards of quality and impact because the people we serve deserve nothing less.
Synergy
We achieve more together. Ubuntu teaches that we are interconnected. We actively seek and create partnerships with our team, with other firms, with communities knowing that our combined strength produces outcomes far greater than any one of us could achieve alone.
Participation
We listen first, and co-create always. True progress cannot be imposed; it must be built together. We ensure every voice, especially those of youth and women, is heard and valued. Our work is inclusive by design, not by accident.
Integrity
We do what is right, not what is easy. Our character is our currency. We are honest and transparent in all our dealings, building the trust that allows us to navigate complex situations and speak difficult truths to power.
Creativity
We find new ways to solve old problems. The complex challenges at the intersection of business and society demand fresh thinking. We bring innovation and adaptability to our work, designing novel solutions that break deadlocks and create new possibilities for progress.
Resettlement with Dignity
On projects like Mwadui and Strandline Nyati, we worked to ensure fair compensation, dignified relocation, and community-led development plans — making sure displaced families were heard, not just processed.
Women's Empowerment
Training programmes on sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) response, economic rights, and leadership — over 10,000 women equipped with knowledge and skills to advocate for themselves.
Dialogue Facilitation
Animation workshops and participatory research projects break down barriers between communities, developers, and authorities — turning anger and confusion into constructive dialogue.
Alternative Dispute Resolution in Zanzibar
Community-based conflict resolution methods serving institutional, community, and household levels — building durable peace from the ground up rather than imposing top-down settlements.
Annagrace Felix Rwehumbiza
Founder & Managing Director
Gender Expert & Mediation Specialist
With a law degree and an LLM in Sexual and Reproductive Rights, Annagrace brings deep legal acumen and extensive field experience to UTU JAMII. She has led work on resettlement projects, human-rights-and-business collaborations, and gender concerns across East Africa. A skilled qualitative researcher using participatory methodologies, she has trained women entrepreneurs and facilitated dialogue with community leaders at every scale. Beyond UTU JAMII, she is actively engaged with feminist movements and organisations promoting women's rights across Tanzania, mentors young activists and researchers, and provides legal counsel to women facing domestic violence.
- · Law degree
- · LLM in Sexual and Reproductive Rights
- · Trained mediator and qualitative researcher
Active in feminist movements and women's rights organisations across Tanzania. Mentors young activists and researchers. Provides pro bono legal counsel to women facing domestic violence.
Richard Mabala
Community Engagement Mentor
Practitioner
A seasoned community engagement mentor and practitioner, Richard brings decades of experience in participatory approaches, community dialogue facilitation, and capacity building across Tanzania and the broader East African region.
Beata Rutabingwa
Community Engagement Specialist
Disaster Risk Management
Beata specialises in community engagement and disaster risk management, bringing expertise in building community resilience, facilitating stakeholder dialogue, and developing frameworks for managing social risks in complex project environments.
Baraka Kaaya
Social Development Specialist
Baraka is a dedicated social development specialist with expertise in community development programming, social impact assessment, and stakeholder engagement across diverse sectors including mining, infrastructure, and energy.
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P.O. Box 3661, Kigamboni Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM