African Agriculture and Food Systems
DAR ES SALAAM – In a high-stakes overhaul of its economic machinery, Tanzania has consolidated its two primary investment bodies into a single, powerful authority, betting that bureaucratic efficiency and strategic pragmatism can finally unlock its long-touted potential as an East African industrial powerhouse. The launch of the Tanzania Investment and Special Economic Zones Authority (TISEZA) […]
Kilimokwanza.org Report Executive Summary Tanzania’s agricultural sector represents a vast and dynamic economic landscape, a vibrant tapestry woven from the threads of more than 120 distinct crop value chains. As the backbone of the national economy, the sector contributes nearly 30% to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and is the primary source of livelihood […]
Kilimokwanza.org Report 1. Executive Summary and Geospatial Context This comprehensive feasibility study evaluates the agricultural potential of the specific geolocated site designated ‘X99C+34, Nyahururu, Kenya’ (approximate coordinates 0.035°N, 36.364°E). The analysis rigorously integrates precise elevation data, local agro-climatic records, soil pedology, and economic indicators to refine investment decisions regarding the suitability of Avocado (Persea americana) […]
CHARLOTTETOWN, PEI – For potato growers, one of the most insidious and costly threats lurks unseen beneath the soil. Wireworms, the resilient larval stage of click beetles, can tunnel into tubers, rendering entire crops unmarketable and causing massive financial losses. With limited chemical controls available, farmers have been desperate for a viable strategy. Now, groundbreaking research […]
The Tanzania 100: A Definitive Compendium of Tourism Assets Kilimokwanza.org Report I. The Northern Circuit: The Biological Superstructures The bedrock of Tanzania’s tourism economy, defined by the Great Rift Valley and the world’s most famous wildlife migrations. II. The Southern & Western Circuits: The Frontier of Wilderness Vast, untamed landscapes offering low-density, high-value tourism in […]
Kilimokwanza.org Report 1. Executive Landscape and Historical Genesis The narrative of Kenya’s horticultural development is intrinsically linked to the evolution of its seed systems. Within this complex ecosystem, the cultivation of leafy green vegetables serves as a critical pillar of both national food security and the economic sustenance of smallholder farmers. Among these crops, the […]
By Kilimokwanza.org On a warm morning in Kenya’s Makueni County, a farmer hoists two sacks of pigeon peas onto a waiting motorbike. Her fields—once depleted by years of erratic rainfall—now show steady recovery: soils are restored, seeds are climate-resilient, nearby aggregation points buy her harvest at competitive prices, and a weather alert on her phone […]
DAR ES SALAAM – In a strategic move to cement its position as a leader in African horticulture, Tanzania officially launched the “Horti Logistica Africa” council on November 12, 2025. The announcement was made by Dr. Jim Yonazi, the Permanent Secretary in the Prime Minister’s Office (Policy, Parliament, and Coordination), during the landmark Horticulture Business […]
“Malawi is hurting. The signs are everywhere—empty granaries, mothers skipping meals so their children can eat, and markets where the price of maize, our staple food, has soared beyond the reach of ordinary families,” said Pamela Kuwali, Country Director of CARE Malawi and Food Systems Leader, in a stark warning issued Thursday. Speaking ahead of […]
This KILIMOKWANZA.ORG report provides a comprehensive analysis of the “spinach” value chain in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. It begins by deconstructing the term “spinach,” revealing a complex agricultural niche occupied by an introduced species—Swiss Chard (Beta vulgaris var. cicla), the dominant commercial “spinach” 1—and several African Indigenous Vegetables (AIVs), principally Amaranth (Amaranthus spp.), known as […]