African Agriculture and Food Systems
Kilimokwanza.org Team AGRA Board Member Ndidi N Okonkwo Nwuneli has emphasized Africa’s critical role in feeding the world, given the right policies and funding. “Africa’s potential in global food production is immense. However, the challenge remains in the allocation and utilization of resources. Despite the continent receiving less than 2% of global climate funds, there’s […]
Dodoma, Tanzania: Prof. Riziki Shemdoe, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries, has made a compelling call for a paradigm shift in livestock farming research and practices in Tanzania. Addressing researchers and stakeholders during the conclusive session of a cattle fattening research project on December 18, 2023, in Mtumba, Dodoma, Prof. Shemdoe […]
With the right approach, poultry farming can be a rewarding and prosperous venture. Kilimokwanza.org Team Poultry farming in East Africa holds great potential for entrepreneurs looking to tap into the agricultural sector. With the right strategies and knowledge, this venture can be highly profitable. This article provides 20 essential tips to help you maximize your […]
Kilimokwanza.org In-Depth Feature NAIROBI – The Kenya Shilling’s performance in the international currency market has been a hot topic in recent times. While some view the currency’s weakening as a negative trend, a closer examination reveals a more complex scenario. The Central Bank of Kenya’s (CBK) policies, market dynamics, and the broader economic implications all […]
Kilimokwanza.org Team Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania – In a significant move for the Tanzania United Contractors and Allied Services Association (TUCASA), Maida Waziri has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Advocacy and Lobbying Committee. This appointment, confirmed during the Special General Meeting of TUCASA on December 8, 2023, marks a pivotal moment for the […]
Dubai, COP28 Summit – The recent COP28 climate summit in Dubai marked a historic moment in the global effort to combat climate change, particularly in the realm of agriculture. With the first-ever global declaration aimed at curbing emissions from food production, the summit brought food systems transformation to the forefront of the climate agenda. This […]
Kilimokwanza,org Team In a strategic move poised to redefine Tanzania’s tea sector, the government has announced the merger of the Tea Board of Tanzania (TBT and the Tanzania Smallholders Tea Development Agency (TSHOA) into a single, more robust entity. This consolidation, part of a broader restructuring in agricultural research, aims to galvanize the tea industry […]
Dar es Salaam, December 15, 2023 In a bold stride towards agricultural advancement, Tanzania is witnessing a historic consolidation in its agricultural sector. The announcement by Prof. Kitila Alexander Mkumbo, Minister of State in the President’s Office for Planning and Investment, regarding the merger of Tanzania Agricultural Development Bank (TADB) and the Agricultural Inputs Trust […]
By Kilimokwanza.org Team Dar es Salaam, December 15, 2023 In a move signaling a new era for Tanzania’s public sector, Prof. Kitila Alexander Mkumbo, the Minister of State in the President’s Office for Planning and Investment, announced a transformative reorganization plan. This comprehensive strategy, rooted in the Chama cha Mapinduzi’s 2020 election manifesto, aims to […]
Nairobi- Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has advocated for the local rice farmers to be given priority in purchasing the Mwea Rice Mills (MRM) when it is privatized. Since the farmers already own 45% of MRM, Waiguru believes it is logical for them to have the first option to buy the remaining 55% currently held by […]