{"id":405,"date":"2026-05-11T04:43:46","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T04:43:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cherry.co.tz\/kiungo\/?page_id=405"},"modified":"2026-08-28T09:21:32","modified_gmt":"2026-08-28T09:21:32","slug":"siluli-makanyaga-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cherry.co.tz\/kiungo\/our-team\/siluli-makanyaga-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Siluli Makanyaga"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"405\" class=\"elementor elementor-405\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-db3256e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"db3256e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0bc616d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0bc616d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Siluli <span class=\"bluehead\">Makanyaga<\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4646e05 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4646e05\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Officer, Money and Rules<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c4246a6 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c4246a6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-14d9044 elementor-view-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon\" data-id=\"14d9044\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9a33e07 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9a33e07\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>I\u2019ve always loved numbers. There\u2019s something absolutely satisfying about making sense of what can feel messy or overwhelming.<\/p><p>My journey into finance began as a volunteer at the Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA), where I discovered a real passion for taxes. Many people see them as confusing or intimidating, but once you understand the process, it becomes straightforward \u2014 and even empowering. Later, I joined Twaweza East Africa as a finance consultant, reconciling accounts and supporting financial systems. I\u2019ve always known that working with numbers is where I shine, and I enjoy building systems that help others manage their finances confidently.<br \/>Today, as Finance and Administrative Officer at Kiungo, I manage our books, ensure compliance, handle administrative tasks like contracts and board minutes, and support the director in exploring ways to grow the company. I\u2019m guilty to admit that I feel most confident during tax time, when I know everything is in order and Kiungo is fulfilling its obligations responsibly.<\/p><p>Compliance, to me, is more than rules \u2014 it\u2019s being part of a bigger system. Like a team of five completing a shared document, every contribution matters. When each person does their part, the result is seamless; if someone falls short, the whole effort suffers. In society, paying taxes and following regulations is my way of not being \u201cthat person,\u201d who makes the whole effort suffer. I try to be the person who does my part and helps others do theirs, because strong teams and strong systems rely on each member showing up fully.<br \/>But my work is not just about numbers. It\u2019s about helping people and organizations by meeting them where they are. I guide colleagues and partners through financial processes in ways that make sense for them, rather than imposing a single method. Seeing someone grasp a concept, take control of their finances, and grow from there is incredibly rewarding. And this is the powerful part of my work with our partners \u2013 helping them to build the systems they want to reflect the values they hold.<\/p><p>I\u2019m especially proud to have been part of Kiungo from its start-up phase, helping lay strong foundations and watching it grow over time. Being part of this journey has shown me that the work I do behind the scenes matters \u2014 it enables our team and organisation to succeed, and contributes to a community that values integrity, responsibility, and growth. My work is about numbers, yes, but it\u2019s also more about people, trust, and making a meaningful impact on the organisations and communities I serve.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Siluli Makanyaga Officer, Money and Rules I\u2019ve always loved numbers. 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