Kigali, Rwanda – In a pivotal move for Rwanda’s agricultural sector, President Paul Kagame announced the appointment of Eric Rwigamba as the Minister of State for Agriculture and Animal Resources on August 22, 2023. Rwigamba’s new role comes as part of the ongoing efforts of the Ministry of Agriculture & Animal Resources to bolster the nation’s agricultural and livestock…
By Charles.muchoki@gmail.com In a groundbreaking move to propel Rwanda’s agricultural sector, the Rwanda Agriculture & Animal Resources Development Board (RAB) has embarked on a strategic collaboration with the Pan-Africa Bean Research Alliance. This collaborative effort addresses a pivotal component of Rwanda’s food security – the production of bean seeds. The joint initiative culminated in a one-day meeting that brought…
By Anthony Muchoki In the lush fields of Tanzania, an unyielding passion for improving agricultural practices has blossomed. Chacha Wetanga, CEO and founder of Meru Agro, discusses the growth, challenges, and aspirations for improved seed production. From humble beginnings in 2005, Meru Agro-Tours & Consultants Co. Ltd (MATC) started as a vision in the heart of Wetanga, and it…
The imminent Africa Food Systems Forum 2023 in Dar es Salaam, elucidated by the Honourable Minister Hussein Bashe, promises to be a watershed moment in the global discourse on food systems. Anticipated outcomes include cementing Africa’s leadership in this arena, innovative collaborations, and the generation of actionable insights tailored for the continent’s unique challenges, with Tanzania poised as a…
By Anthony Muchoki Nairobi, August 23, 2023 — As Tanzania prepares to host a monumental gathering focusing on food systems, Hussein M Bashe, has amplified the conversation around modernizing the continent’s agricultural practices. Tanzania’s Minister of Agriculture’s clarion call, emphasizing the imperative of aligning traditional African agricultural methods with contemporary global trends, became a focal point on social media…
Within Tanzania’s expansive agricultural tapestry, the Bugwema Valley of Musoma Rural has often been a whisper amidst roaring tales. Yet, its silence is about to be broken, and in a big way, thanks to Her Excellency, President Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan. It was on the memorable day of February 6th, 2022, when the president, marking the inauguration of the…
By Kilimokwanza.org In the vast plains of Tanzania, a quiet revolution is brewing. The call to modernize, enhance, and fortify the nation’s agricultural backbone is growing louder. And taking the lead in this movement is an unexpected player – Dodoma Cement. Historically, Tanzania’s agricultural sector relied heavily on traditional practices – rain-dependent farming, use of hand hoes, and minimal…
The Tanzanian government, echoing the sentiments of its citizens, has always recognized the agricultural sector’s immense potential. It’s a beacon of hope, a source of sustenance, and a driver of the nation’s economic engine. On August 15, 2023, in the bustling city of Dar es Salaam, the government once again reinforced its commitment to the sector, emphasizing the central…
In the Southern Highlands of Tanzania, an underlying threat to agriculture is intensifying: soil acidity. The issue has gained prominence and becomes a matter of grave concern. Delving into the mission to mitigate this challenge, Kilimokwanza.org connected with Japhet Laizer, the Associate Program Officer of AGRA. Laizer shed light on the proactive measures undertaken by AGRA: “Our core intervention…
Friday, August 18th, 2023In a significant development for Kenya’s agricultural sector, the government alongside agriculture stakeholders have strongly recommended the utilization of lime, organic materials, and phosphates, combined with the judicious application of fertilizers to address the issue of high soil acidity in various parts of the country. The recommendation came during the unveiling of a crucial report titled…