MWAJUMA Noty Mirambo, the Union for Multiparty Democracy (UMD) presidential candidate, has unveiled ambitious plans to transform Tanzania’s citrus industry and strengthen healthcare services if she wins the polls.

Launching the party’s campaign at the second hand clothes market in Muheza, Tanga Region at the weekend, she outlined a vision that blends agricultural modernisation, industrial growth and social welfare initiatives.
She asserted that a UMD-led government would create favorable conditions for citrus farming, including setting up processing plants to produce orange-based products such as juice, jams and essential oils. 
“We must add value to our agricultural produce. By processing citrus locally, we can increase farmers’ incomes, reduce post-harvest losses and create employment opportunities for our youth,” she said.
The candidate highlighted the importance of expanding industrial capacity nationwide, promising that a new government would support industries that link agricultural productivity with value addition.
Tanzania’s raw produce needs to be transformed into market-ready products, so the UMD goal is to establish a strong agro-industrial base that benefits farmers, boosts exports and stimulates local economies across the regions.
In addition to economic initiatives, such government would prioritize healthcare reforms, particularly maternal and child health services. Within the first 100 days of a new administration, the government would implement measures to improve access to quality care during childbirth. “Accessible and high-quality healthcare is a fundamental right for every citizen. We will ensure that mothers and children receive the medical attention they deserve,” she declared, underscoring the urgency of reducing maternal and infant mortality rates.
She also promised to promote equitable resource distribution through constituency-based programmes aimed at empowering women and youth economically. By ensuring that development initiatives reach marginalized groups, this will reduce socio-economic disparities and create a more inclusive economy, she said. 
“Development should not be limited to urban centers. Our policies will ensure that every citizen, regardless of location, has access to essential services and opportunities for growth,” she stated.
Addressing the link between agriculture, industry, and employment, Mirambo emphasized that Tanzania must focus on integrated development strategies, where a UMD administration would work to modernize farming techniques, improve supply chains, and establish processing facilities for key crops beyond citrus, the candidate specified. 
This approach would enhance productivity, create jobs and strengthen Tanzania’s industrial sector, she said, urging voters to support her in the polling, to implement a comprehensive five-year plan from 2025 to 2030. 
“My vision combines agricultural modernization, industrial development, social welfare and inclusive economic growth. Together, we can build a prosperous Tanzania where no citizen is left behind,” she emphaszed.
With a platform focused on economic empowerment, health reforms and sustainable industrialization, UMD is bent on generating tangible change for rural and urban communities, via a holistic approach to national development, she added.