Abuja, Nigeria – In a strategic move to address the escalating food inflation and ensure food security, the Federal Government of Nigeria has announced plans to establish a National Commodity Board. This initiative aims at regulating food prices and maintaining a strategic food reserve to stabilize the prices of essential grains and other food items. Vice President Kashim Shettima…
Kilimokwanza.org Team President Samia Suluhu Hassan of the United Republic of Tanzania has revealed optimistic projections from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for the year 2024. According to the IMF, Tanzania is expected to rank among the top 20 fastest-growing economies worldwide. This forecast not only positions Tanzania as a burgeoning economic powerhouse but also opens up numerous opportunities…
In the lush landscapes of Kibondo, nestled within the heart of Tanzania’s Kigoma region, Amoni Mtimba has embarked on an agricultural venture that is reshaping the socio-economic fabric of his community. Through the cultivation of avocados, a fruit increasingly prized for its nutritional and environmental virtues, Mtimba has unlocked a treasure trove of wealth, catapulting from modest beginnings to…
By Lucy Sebastian, Kilimokwanza.org In the face of mounting environmental challenges, the call for sustainable development practices has never been more urgent. Across the African continent, communities are grappling with the harsh realities of climate change: droughts that stretch rivers dry, floods that erase seasons of toil, and storms that leave despair in their wake. Yet, amidst these trials…
By Kilimokwanza.org Team Kenyan Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has called for strategic actions to maximize the benefits for farmers from the currently high US dollar exchange rate. During a notable agricultural event, Gachagua highlighted that since numerous Kenyan agricultural products are priced in US dollars, the advantageous exchange rate should logically lead to increased earnings for farmers. Gachagua pointed…
By Charles Muchoki In an era where the spectre of climate change looms large and the world’s population continues to burgeon, sustainable agriculture is not just a choice but a necessity. Ensuring the fertility of the soil, the very foundation upon which agriculture rests, has thus become a critical concern for farmers, environmentalists, and policy-makers alike. This article delves…
By Elizabeth Shumbusho, Kilimokwanza.org Contributor In an era where technological advancements and modern industries dominate economic discussions, the age-old practice of agriculture is making a groundbreaking comeback, promising to redefine wealth across the African continent. According to the African Development Group, the agricultural business in Africa is set to skyrocket to a staggering $1 trillion US dollars by 2030….
In an address to the global community, Ildephonse Musafiri, Rwanda’s Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources, laid out a stark warning and a call to action regarding the future of environmental sustainability. Musafiri’s statement, “Without a change in people’s mindset, long-term sustainability in any attempt at protecting our planet will be unachievable,” underscores a critical juncture in the fight…
Reported by Jamal Hashim, Azam News, February 7, 2024 Tanzania is emerging as a key player in apple production within the East African region. This transformative initiative, highlighted in a report by Azam TV’s “Taarifa ya Habari”/News on February 7, 2024, unveils a concerted effort to equip farmers with modern cultivation techniques, promising to revolutionize the country’s fruit industry….
Mr. Osamu Kubota, Vice President of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), recently paid a visit to Dr. Agnes Kalibata, the President of AGRA and the Special Envoy of the UN Secretary-General for the 2021 Food Systems Summit. This meeting underscored a deepening partnership aimed at fostering sustainable agricultural practices across the continent. AGRA, an African-led institution, has been…