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Month: December 2023

From BBT to ‘Empowering Our Own’: Hussein Bashe’s Commitment to Elevating Tanzania’s Agrisystems to International Standards with a Focus on SmallHolder Farmers & Trader Support

December 23, 2023
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Tanzania’s Minister of Agriculture, Hon Hussein Bashe, addresses the evolution of Tanzania’s agricultural sector on December 18, 2023, at the Ministry of Agriculture’s local investors’ conference in Dar es Salaam, held at the Serena Hotel. The conference was aptly themed ‘Empowering Our Own.’ His abridged speech was captured by the Kilimokwanza.org team. Acknowledgements and Opening Remarks Let me take…

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Tanzania’s Hussein Mohammed Bashe Echoes Nigeria’s Adesina’s Success in Global Agricultural Policy and Innovation

December 22, 2023
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By Anthony Muchoki In the realm of global agriculture policy, Hussein Mohammed Bashe, Tanzania’s Minister of Agriculture, is often likened to Akinwumi A. Adesina, the former Nigerian Minister of Agriculture (2011 to 2015) and current President of the African Development Bank. Adesina’s term as Nigeria’s Minister of Agriculture was marked by a transformative approach that reoriented the sector towards…

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Mkulazi Sugar Factory Launches in Tanzania: A Major Boost with 5,000 New Jobs Created

December 22, 2023
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KilimoKwanza.org Team In Morogoro, Tanzania, the Mkulazi Sugar Factory, a groundbreaking joint venture by the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) and the Tanzania Prisons Service, is poised to launch its sugar products into the market. This follows the successful completion of its machinery trials, marking a pivotal stride towards Tanzania’s self-sufficiency in sugar production and a significant boost to…

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Diamond Trust Bank Kenya Unveils Revised Tariffs for 2023

December 22, 2023
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Nairobi, Kenya – December 22, 2023 Diamond Trust Bank Kenya Limited, commonly known as DTB, has announced its revised tariff schedule for the year 2023. The bank, headquartered at the DTB Centre on Mombasa Road in Nairobi, revealed changes in transaction fees and service charges that will affect its customers. The new tariff, which came into effect on January…

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Ministers Bashe, Nchemba, Mkumbo Unite to Lead Tanzania’s ‘Empowering Our Own’ to Catalyze Agricultural Shift, Boosting Local Investment and Global Food Security

December 22, 2023
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By Anthony Muchoki The Minister of Agriculture, Hon Hussein Bashe, has taken a definitive stance as Tanzania embarks on a transformative journey towards advanced and efficient commercial farming practices. Emphasizing the government’s strategy for inclusive growth and sustainable development, Bashe has spearheaded the ‘Empowering Our Own’ initiative, focusing on bolstering citizens and local businesses and ensuring their active participation…

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Major Boost for Smallholder Tea Farmers as Kenya Rolls Out Subsidized Fertilizer Program

December 21, 2023
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Mombasa, Kenya – In a move to support smallholder tea farmers, the Kenyan Ministry of Agriculture & Livestock Development, led by Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi, has initiated the distribution of the second consignment of subsidized fertilizer at the Port of Mombasa. This substantial shipment, consisting of over 45,000 metric tons (equivalent to 900,000 bags) of fertilizer, is part of…

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Rwanda Takes Charge of its Crops: New Fertilizer Factory Promises Food Security Boost

December 21, 2023
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Kilimokwanza.org In a landmark move for its agricultural sector, Rwanda today unveiled its first-ever fertilizer blending factory, a significant stride towards food self-sufficiency and agricultural empowerment. This state-of-the-art facility, born from a joint venture between the Rwandan government and Moroccan fertilizer powerhouse OCP Africa, is set to produce an impressive 100,000 tonnes annually. This development marks a transformative shift…

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Hunger Tightens Its Grip in East Africa: 57.2 Million Battle Hunger Despite Flourishing Trade

December 21, 2023
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Kilimokwanza.org Team The latest findings from AGRA present a stark reality of widespread food insecurity, with East Africa at the epicenter of a burgeoning crisis. The “Food Security Monitor – November 2023” report reveals that Ethiopia and South Sudan are in the throes of the most severe conditions, marked as “Crisis” and “Emergency” levels, indicative of pervasive hunger and…

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Irene Madeje Mlola Appointed Director General of COPRA: A Turning Point for Tanzanian Agriculture

December 19, 2023
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Kilimokwanza.org Team The appointment of Irene Madeje Mlola as the Director General of the Cereals and Other Produce Regulatory Authority (COPRA) represents a transformative juncture for Tanzania’s agricultural sector, with far-reaching implications for the livelihoods of millions of smallholder farmers. Tanzania’s rich agricultural landscape features over a dozen diverse cereal value chains, playing a crucial role in President Dr…

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Tanzania’s Ministry of Agriculture has placed a significant emphasis on “Empowering Our Own”- PS Gerald Mweli

December 19, 2023
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Dar es Salaam, Tanzania — KilimoKwanza.org Team — Tanzania’s Ministry of Agriculture has placed a significant emphasis on the “Empowering Our Own” initiative, which aims to reinforce and attract local agricultural investors while maintaining collaboration with international partners. Mr. Gerald Mweli, the Permanent Secretary, highlighted this commitment, underlining Tanzania’s dedication to nurturing a locally-driven agricultural economy. Tanzania’s unwavering commitment…

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