Abstract:
This study present threefold objective setout in Unguja Island at Kaskazin A, Magharibi A, and Kati. It investigate
the role of rambutan farming project on improving livelihood of smallholder farmers. It define the status of
rambutan farming project, Economic benefits of rambutan farming project and Challenge facing rambutan farming
project. Data were collected through questionnaires, in-depth interviews and Literature review from smallholder
farmers engaged on rambutan farming project. Analysis consisted descriptive statistic, Microsoft Excel and
narrative analysis.65 smallholder farmers were simple randomly selected in three district. Result reviel that
smallhoder farmers conducted rambutan farming project improve their livelihood which had helpful effect to the
families and communities.91% of men engaged in rambutatan farming and 9% of women engaged on rambutan
faming project.About 85% of smallhoder farmers earn Tsh 1,000,000 to 10,000,000 of income from rambutan
farming project annually,this because harvestment were twice per year.Their able to pay school fee,construction of
modern houses,heath services,investing in other activities and finance basic needs to their families and
communities,only because their earn enough money from rambutan farming project.Result reported that the
common practices of rambutan farming project were for business purposed and its fruits were used for medicine
and food and its steam for construction and firewood.IIt recommended that in order to guarantee the growth of the
rambutan farming project: the government and other stakeholders should identify the status of production,
economic benefits, pricing, examine both internal and external markets, and assess the challenges facing rambutan
farming project
