January 1, 2026
by Kilimokwanza
Kilimokwanza.org 2026- R1 1. Executive Summary The 2024-2025 period represents a pivotal juncture for the food systems of East Africa, characterized by a divergent yet interconnected trajectory of structural transformation across Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Uganda, and Rwanda. Following the debilitating sequence of climatic shocks—most notably the prolonged drought of 2020-2023 and the subsequent El Niño-induced […]
December 31, 2025
by Kilimokwanza
1. Introduction: The Anatomy of a Market Failure The global spice trade, a complex nexus of botanical vulnerability, geopolitical shifting, and climatic volatility, is currently witnessing a profound dislocation in its historical center: the Zanzibar Archipelago. For centuries, the islands of Unguja and Pemba have been synonymous with the clove (Syzygium aromaticum), a commodity that […]
December 31, 2025
by Kilimokwanza
1. Introduction: The Dual Heritage of Tanzanian Flavor The beverage culture of Tanzania is a complex tapestry woven from two distinct yet overlapping botanical heritages: the oceanic and the continental. Along the Swahili Coast and the islands of Zanzibar (Unguja and Pemba), the definition of “spice” aligns with the classical trade definitions—aromatic, dried seeds, fruits, […]
December 31, 2025
by Kilimokwanza
Kilimokwanza.org Report 52, Dec, 2025 The Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) represents one of Africa’s most ambitious and sustained experiments in public-private partnership (PPP) for agricultural transformation. Initiated in 2010, the SAGCOT model has undergone a significant strategic evolution, moving from a broad, geographically-based development approach to a highly focused, value-chain-centric strategy. This […]
December 30, 2025
by Kilimokwanza
First commercial shipment opens premium market for smallholder farmers Nairobi, December 30, 2025 – Kenya Airways Cargo flagged off the country’s first commercial shipment of apple mangoes to the United Kingdom on December 20, marking a watershed moment for Kenya’s horticulture sector and opening a high-value export corridor for thousands of smallholder farmers. The three-tonne […]
December 30, 2025
by Kilimokwanza
Kilimokwanza.org editorial response to “Resurrecting a presumed ghost: the challenges and revival of the Southern agricultural growth corridor of Tanzania in a changing political landscape”Mudimu, Brüntrup & Mutabazi (Third World Quarterly, 2025) Editorial Position Academic critique strengthens policy when grounded in institutional reality. But when evocative metaphor displaces empirical fact, scholarship risks embedding dangerous narratives […]
December 19, 2025
by Kilimokwanza
AGCOT Centre Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Geoffrey Kirenga, has called for greater clarity in how startups and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are understood and supported, arguing that the distinction is critical for effective youth entrepreneurship programmes, smarter investment decisions, and sound public policy. Reflecting on enterprise development, Mr. Kirenga notes that startups and SMEs […]
December 15, 2025
by Kilimokwanza
Kilimokwanza Report, 56, Dec 2025 This report provides an exhaustive analysis of the emergent aggregation models transforming agricultural value chains, focusing on the distinction between technology-driven “Smart Harvest Aggregators” and infrastructure-led “Shared Harvest/Hub Aggregators.” The analysis establishes a critical definitional framework: The convergence of these concepts yields the “Smart Harvest Aggregator,” which is, in practice, […]
December 15, 2025
by Kilimokwanza
Dodoma, Tanzania — The Cereals and Other Produce Regulatory Authority (COPRA), under the Ministry of Agriculture, has announced a new export opportunity aimed at strengthening Tanzania’s presence in high-value European organic markets. In an official call to Tanzanian exporters, COPRA has invited certified organic producers and exporters to express interest in a verified sourcing partnership […]
December 15, 2025
by Kilimokwanza
At a landmark summit, Tanzania’s top agricultural council outlined a dual strategy: awaken the “sleeping giants” of dormant farms for a new youth corps, and unlock the “hidden giant” of its 90% domestic market. The Summit, The Speech, and The Strategic Pivot The inaugural Horticulture Business and Investment Summit (HoBIS 2025), held in Dar es […]