DAR ES SALAAM, Jan. 26 -- IN Dar es Salaam, where creativity moves as fast as the citys traffic and trends change with every scroll on social media, one young woman has quietly built a fashion empire from the ground up without big money, without shortcuts and without anyone carrying her along the way.

Her name is Hawa Makweta, a designer, tailor, entrepreneur and the Founder and Director of Maktouch Clothing Brand, a fashion house that designs and tailors a wide range of outfits including casual wear, official attire, wedding outfits and many other occasional styles.

Hawas story is not simply about fashion but about turning a small opportunity into something meaningful. Most importantly, it is a story of a young Tanzanian woman who has ...