African Agriculture and Food Systems
By Anthony Muchoki According to Mr. Amath Pathé Sene, the Managing Director of Africa Food Systems Forum, Africa currently imports over $75 billion in food annually, underscoring a production gap that, if filled, could morph the continent into a global agricultural powerhouse. The African Development Bank Group predicts that the sector will reach US$1 trillion […]
A Deep Dive into Hon. Hussein Bashe’s Inspection of the Pioneering Chinangali Farm Under the BBT-YIA Initiative KilimoKwanza.org Tanzania’s Dodoma region, a groundbreaking initiative, is quietly reshaping the future of agriculture. The Building a Better Tomorrow: Youth Initiative for Agribusiness (BBT-YIA) has been capturing the nation’s attention since its launch in 2022, but it took […]
Professor Fortunata Songora Makene, the recently appointed Executive Director is a preeminent authority in the realms of development sociology, gender studies, and social protection. The advent of Prof. Makene marks an epochal juncture not only for ESRF but also for the trajectory of sustainable development in Tanzania. Stepping into her new role, Prof. Makene stands […]
Agriculture & Livestock Development Ministry Highlights ‘Virgin Opportunity’ in Herbs SectorNairobi, Kenya — The Ministry of Agriculture & Livestock Development (@kilimoKE) has spotlighted the untapped potential in the Kenyan agriculture sector by highlighting the success story of Chebet, a farmer from Uasin Gishu County who has ventured into basil farming for export. This move aligns […]