Factsheet: Partnership for Sustainable Water Management Weruweru

The Weruweru sub-catchment supports large-scale agricultural investments, primarily for export. These include coffee farms such as African Partnerships Kilimanjaro (APK) and flower companies like Dekker Chrysanten and Bondeni Flowers. All these enterprises depend on the Weruweru River for irrigation. They generate export revenue, create jobs, and boost Tanzania’s agricultural output.

The sub-catchment also supports many smallholder farmers who depend on water from the river and its tributaries. This water is distributed through 35 furrows, including 13 main systems that divert water directly from Weruweru main river. Each main furrow serves up to 1,000 farmers, demonstrating the river’s vital role in small-scale farming and local livelihoods.Furthermore, the sub-catchment’s fertile volcanic soils support diverse crops for local and regional markets, highlighting the community’s dependence on Weruweru’s water.