African Agriculture and Food Systems
Nairobi, October 20, 2023 – Importers and exporters in Kenya are set to face higher expenses for cargo clearance services, following the announcement by the country’s clearing and forwarding agents to implement minimum charges starting December 1, 2023. The move is expected to impact the cost of doing business for a wide range of industries, […]
Mr Geoffrey Kirenga, CEO of SAGCOT Opening statement at the Stakeholders Consultation Meeting regarding SAGCOT’s strategic rollout on 13 October 2023, at the Ramada Hotel- Mbezi Beach in Dar es Salaam: Thank you very much! Good morning greetings [they respond], let me reintroduce myself on behalf of the SAGCOT secretariat. I am Geoffrey Kirenga, the […]
For years, Tanzania has grappled with a looming sugar shortage, but the Sixth Phase Government, led by President Samia Suluhu Hassan, is determined to turn the tide with innovative strategies aimed at ensuring sugar availability for all Tanzanians. According to statistics released by the Sugar Board of Tanzania, in the 2022/23 fiscal year, the nation’s […]
Dodoma, October 19, 2023 – Tanzania’s Minister of Agriculture, Hussein Bashe, has made a groundbreaking announcement with far-reaching implications on the international stage. The Tanzanian government is set to unveil price controls for maize seeds across the nation by October 20th of this year, in a move aimed at safeguarding the interests of local farmers […]
TANZANIA – The journey of agricultural transformation in the southern highlands of Tanzania, spanning from the bustling port city of Dar es Salaam to the Zambian border, has witnessed profound changes in recent years, thanks to the initiatives of the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGGOT). This public-private partnership collaborates with the Tanzanian government, […]
Siny Samba, CEO of Le Lionceau, was announced as the 2023 WAYA winner at the 2023 Africa Food Systems Forum (AFS), formerly known as AGRF, in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on September 6, 2023. This year, the forum’s theme focused on diversity and the inclusion of women and youth in the transformation of Africa’s Food […]
Kilimokwanza.org Special Feature NAIROBI – In recent times, the Kenya Shilling has been the subject of intense scrutiny and debate. A particular focus has been its perceived weakening against major currencies, notably the US Dollar. This trend has sparked discussions across various media platforms, with some commentators suggesting that a strengthening shilling should be the […]
By Anthony Muchoki As the world observes International Food Day, one crucial aspect of our global food systems demands attention and recognition — the pivotal role played by rural women. In a deeply insightful commentary, Amath Pathe Sene, Managing Director for the Africa Food Systems Forum – AFS, emphasizes the indispensable and often unsung contributions […]
By Neema MunisiKilimoKwanza.org Njombe, one of the fastest-growing regions in Tanzania, is making significant strides in investment. Njombe’s Regional Commissioner, Hon. Anthony Mtaka, has pointed out numerous opportunities available to both domestic and foreign investors, emphasizing the importance of fostering unity among Tanzanian youth and investors. Speaking at the “Invest with Samia” program event, Hon, […]
*Njombe’s Remarkable Potato Value Chain: A Story of Innovation and Economic Potential By Neema MunisiKilimoKwanza.org Njombe is not just another region in Tanzania. This beautiful locale is pushing the boundaries of innovation, creating economic milestones, and setting benchmarks for other regions to emulate. A particular focus of Njombe’s success lies in its potato value chain. […]