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Month: August 2023

Editorial- Prioritizing Agricultural Research: Key to Tanzania’s Self-Sufficiency and Environmental Sustainability

August 2, 2023
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| Editorial, Features

Kilimokwanza.org stands steadfast in its support for the sentiments expressed by Vice President His Excellency Dr. Philip Mpango during the National Nane Nane Exhibitions held in Mbeya on August 1, 2023. We echo his emphasis on prioritising agricultural research and protecting dedicated land from invasion and misuse, recognizing it as a lifeline for the country’s self-sufficiency in food and…

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Agnes Kalibata Calls for Urgent Funding Reforms in African Food Systems at The United Nations Food System Summit (UNFSS)

August 2, 2023
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| Features, Kenya, News

In an address at the United Nations Food Systems Summit 2023, Agnes Kalibata, the president of the AGRA, highlighted the critical need for substantial investment in transforming Africa’s food systems. Kalibata’s speech underscored the dire consequences of underinvestment in this sector, which continues to plague African nations with escalating hunger and poverty. Kalibata pointed out a stark disparity in…

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Dr. Philip Mpango condemns the land invasion trend and changes the land use reserved for Agricultural Research.

August 1, 2023
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The Vice President of the United Republic of Tanzania, His Excellency Dr. Philip Mpango, has condemned the land invasion trend and changed the land use specifically reserved for Agricultural Research. The Vice President issued these directives today, on August 1, 2023, while opening the National Nane Nane Exhibitions taking place at the John Mwakangale grounds in Mbeya Region. He…

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Tanzania is set to become the breadbasket of Africa by 2027,” declares Vianey Rweyendela.

August 1, 2023
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| #FoodSystems Champions, Africa’s Food Systems Forum 2023

By Elizabeth Shumbusho Tanzania is poised to vanquish poverty and cement its role as a primary food producer in Africa by 2027,” emphasizes Vianey Rweyendela, the Country Manager for AGRA in Tanzania.. With a passion that radiated through his speech, Rweyendela instilled hope and determination in the hearts of all those present at the AGRA Tanzania 2023-2027 Strategy launch…

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