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Month: January 2024

Nyandarua County Benefits from New Irrigation Infrastructure, Boosting Agriculture

January 31, 2024
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| Kenya, News

The Ministry of Agriculture & Livestock Development has announced a significant development in agricultural infrastructure in Nyandarua County. CS Mithika Linturi, on the first day of his three-day field tour, has officially commissioned the Kagongo Wendani marketing shed and irrigation infrastructure. This new irrigation project is a game-changer for the agricultural sector in Nyandarua and surrounding areas, expected to…

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Kenchic Leads the Way in Renewable Energy Adoption at Kilimambogo Plant

January 31, 2024
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| Features, Kenya

Nairobi- Hon. Jonathan Mueke, CBS, recently officiated Kenchic’s adoption of a solar power system at their processing plant in Kilimambogo, Thika. This significant move not only underlines Kenchic’s commitment to environmental stewardship but also marks a strategic step in reducing production costs. The adoption of solar energy is in line with Kenya’s Bottom Up Economic Transformation Agenda, aimed at…

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SAGCOT and Tamu Tamu Tanzania Collaborate to Unlock East Africa’s Apple Farming Potential

January 31, 2024
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| News, Tanzania

Kilimokwanza.org – January 31, 2024 The Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT Centre) has joined forces with Tamu Tamu Tanzania to host a pivotal Zoom meeting on February 1, 2024, aimed at exploring the immense opportunities within East Africa’s burgeoning apple farming industry. This event promises to shed light on how individuals and businesses can participate in a…

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Tanzanian Agricultural Cooperatives Receive Over TZS 449 Billion for Input Procurement and Distribution in the 2022/2023 Season

January 30, 2024
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| News, Tanzania

In a boost to Tanzania’s agricultural sector, the Ministry of Agriculture has announced the allocation of more than TZS 449 billion to agricultural cooperatives for input procurement and distribution during the 2022/2023 farming season. This substantial investment is set to have far-reaching implications for the country’s farmers, ensuring they have access to essential inputs that will enhance productivity, food…

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Geoffrey Kirenga: Research Resurgence Will Pave the Way for a Prosperous Tanzania, Seeks Support for ATARE on Collaborative Research

January 29, 2024
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| Africa, Features, Research, Tanzania

Dar es Salaam: As we delve deeper into the transformative journey of Tanzania’s agricultural sector, we turn our attention to the visionary leader, Geoffrey Kirenga, CEO of the Agricultural Growth Corridors of Tanzania (AGCOT). Formerly known as SAGCOT, AGCOT’s expanded mission reflects the growing ambitions of Tanzania’s agricultural landscape. In an interview with WazoHuru Media, Kirenga a seasoned expert…

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EAGC and USAID Partnership to Boost Staple Food Value Chains in East Africa

January 29, 2024
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| Kenya, News, Press Releases

Nairobi, Kenya, January 29, 2024 – In a landmark initiative, the Eastern Africa Grain Council (EAGC) has received a significant boost with a three-year grant of US$2 million from the United States government. This grant, part of the USAID’s Economic Recovery and Reform Activity (ERRA) program managed by TradeMark Africa (TMA) and funded by Feed the Future, aims to…

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Opinion: A Pivotal Step Towards Prosperity – The EAGC-USAID Partnership

January 28, 2024
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| Africa, Features

By Neema Munisi The recent announcement of the partnership between the Eastern Africa Grain Council (EAGC) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), under its Economic Recovery and Reform Activity (ERRA) program, is not just a news event – it’s a beacon of hope and a testament to the potential of strategic alliances in transforming the agricultural…

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AGRA Ushers in a New Era of Leadership and Strategic Direction in African Agriculture

January 28, 2024
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| Africa

Kilimokwanza.org Team Dr. Agnes Kalibata, President of AGRA, in an announcement, has set the stage for a transformative phase in African agriculture. This strategic shift, first unveiled at the Africa Food Systems Forum in September 2022, is now taking shape with a series of high-profile appointments and a redefined strategic focus, as detailed in a recent communication to AGRA…

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From Progress to Potential: Rwobusisi Dairy Cooperative Society’s Milestone Moment

January 26, 2024
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| Africa, Features, Uganda

By Charles Muchoki In a leap forward for the agricultural sector in Kinoni Subcounty, Nyabushozi County, the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry, and Fisheries marked a monumental event on 06/01/2023. This date will be etched in the memory of the local community as the day when the Rwobusisi Dairy Cooperative Society received a transformative asset: a 3000-capacity milk cooling…

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