African Agriculture and Food Systems
In the mosaic of East African agriculture, bananas stand out as an indispensable crop. Across this region, from the lush highlands of Uganda to the fertile plains of Tanzania, bananas are a lifeline for millions. They offer not just sustenance and income but are deeply embedded in the cultural fabric of the society. Bananas, particularly […]
*AGRA Chair Voices Support for Tanzania’s Green Growth Agenda By Anthony Muchoki President Samia Suluhu Hassan has articulated a clear vision for Tanzania, aiming to establish it as a top food producer in Eastern and Central Africa by 2030. She emphasized the importance of global support in addressing Tanzania’s climate change and sustainable development challenges. […]
Tanzania High-Level Side Event COP28 Dubai: A March Towards Green Growth and Agricultural Transformation By Anthony Muchoki Tanzania is actively seeking support and co-financing for an ambitious seven-year, $1.8 billion project, as emerged at a high-level side event at COP28 in Dubai, focused on exploring agricultural opportunities for green growth and transformation within the country. […]
Tanzanian tea, renowned for its sweetness, plays a pivotal role in the country’s agricultural economy, particularly in the Southern Highlands. This region, encompassing the Mufindi, Njombe, and Rungwe districts, is the heartland of Tanzania’s tea production, largely contributed by smallholder farmers. The Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT), a significant public-private partnership initiated in […]
*Featuring Contributions from TADB CEO and AGRA Tanzania Director Hon. Hussein Bashe, Tanzania’s Minister of Agriculture, engaged in strategic discussions with Martien van Nieuwkoop, the Global Director of Agriculture and Food Global Practice at the World Bank, at the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in […]
Kilimokwanza.org Team In the lush expanses of Mababu Village, Geoffrey Kirenga, the dynamic CEO of SAGCOT Centre Ltd., unveiled the often-overlooked journey of cocoa during a compelling field visit. “This is more than a cocoa pod; it’s the beginning of the chocolate journey,” Kirenga explained, gesturing towards a cocoa tree. His message was potent and […]
Dubai, UAE – December 3, 2023 – In a significant bilateral meeting alongside the ongoing United Nations Conference on Climate Change (COP28) in Dubai, Tanzania’s Minister of Livestock and Fisheries, Hon. Abdallah Ulega, participated in discussions regarding the financing of the Songwe Dam project, a collaborative venture between Tanzania and Malawi. The meeting, jointly organized […]
Dubai, UAE – December 4, 2023 At the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28), Tanzania’s Minister of Livestock and Fisheries, Hon. Abdallah Ulega, held productive discussions with Dr. Essam Yassin Mohammed, the Director-General of WorldFish, an international organization headquartered in Malaysia. During their meeting in Dubai, Minister Ulega expressed Tanzania’s keen interest in collaborating with […]
Elizabeth Swai Honored with 2023 Aspirational Leader Award for Transformative Impact in TanzaniaDar es Salaam, Tanzania Elizabeth Swai, the visionary founder of AKM Glitters Company Limited. Ms Swai has been awarded the esteemed 2023 Aspirational Leader Award by the CEO Roundtable of Tanzania (CEOrt) in recognition of the Positive Influence and Commitment to Capacity Building. […]
Kilimokwanza.org | News Team In a recent gathering of over 160 global leaders in Dubai for COP28, Tanzania’s President, Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, has made a significant impact with her passionate advocacy for renewable energy solutions. Her presence and speeches at this crucial climate change summit have placed Tanzania at the forefront of the battle […]