November 23, 2025
by Kilimokwanza
Kilimokwanza.org Report 1. Introduction: The Strategic Imperative of East African Agri-tourism 1.1. Global Context and Market Projection Agri-tourism, the strategic intersection of agriculture and tourism, represents a critical avenue for economic diversification and rural development across the East African Community (EAC). Globally, this niche market is expanding rapidly, demonstrating robust demand and investment viability. The […]
May 3, 2025
by Kilimokwanza
Kenya’s macadamia and avocado industries, once celebrated for their robust contributions to the nation’s economy, are currently navigating turbulent waters due to recent government policy changes and evolving global market dynamics. These developments have sparked widespread concern among farmers, exporters, and industry stakeholders, who fear the long-term implications for their livelihoods and Kenya’s standing in […]
May 1, 2025
by Kilimo Tanzania
By Boaz Keizire and Jean Baptiste Havugimana The agri-food systems value chain remains the backbone of the East African Community (EAC) Partner States’ economies providing livelihoods and driving regional growth. However, to unlock its full potential and achieve sustainable food security, the sector must engage and empower its most dynamic asset: the youth. Organisations like […]
March 23, 2025
by Kilimo Tanzania
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – March 22, 2025 In a landmark move to reshape the future of water security in Tanzania, President Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan has officially launched the revised National Water Policy 2025, signaling the government’s unwavering commitment to ensuring clean and reliable water access for all citizens. Speaking during the World Water […]
March 3, 2025
by Kilimokwanza
Kilimokwanza.org Reporter Tanzania stands at a critical juncture in its agricultural transformation. Modern irrigation is seen as the key to increasing food production, ensuring climate resilience, and improving farmers’ livelihoods. However, the sector faces multiple challenges, including high costs, technical inefficiencies, and outdated policies. Agribusiness East Africa meeting on 2nd 03, 2025 , experts, policymakers, […]
September 11, 2024
by Africa Kilimo
The African Fertilizer and Soil Health (AFSH) Summit, held in May 2024, set the stage for improving agricultural productivity and soil health across sub-Saharan Africa. As a follow-up to the 2006 Abuja Fertilizer Summit, which aimed to increase fertilizer use, this summit focused on a more holistic approach to addressing soil health and sustainable plant […]
September 4, 2024
by Kilimokwanza
African Youth Recognized as Key to Transforming the Continent’s Food Systems through Innovation and a Dynamic Workforce. Kigali—AGRA, formerly the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa, and its partners have launched the African Youth Common Position on Food Systems, Policy, and Climate Change alongside a call to action for 2024. This initiative underscores the […]
September 4, 2024
by Kilimokwanza
Kigali, Rwanda September 4 th , 2024 – AGRA and partners has today launched the African YoutCommon Position on Food Systems, Policy and Climate Change and call to action 2024 affirming thatAfrican youth hold the greatest potential to grow the continent’s food systems through innovation andvibrant labor.“The 2024 youth common position paper highlights the current […]
August 23, 2024
by Kilimokwanza
Introduction: Over the past decade, the Annual Agricultural Policy Conference (AAPC) has emerged as a pivotal platform in shaping Tanzania’s agricultural landscape. Organized by the Policy Analysis Group (PAG) in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, the AAPC has consistently fostered dialogue between public and private sectors, driving critical policy reforms that have significantly transformed […]
July 29, 2024
by Kilimokwanza
By Davis Muthuni The policy and legislative environment is a key driver of agricultural transformation. Policy and regulatory regimes “define the rules of the game”. They regulate the roles and behaviour of players in the sector, determine resource allocation, and assign incentives and disincentives accordingly. Policies shape the business environment by influencing costs, risks, and […]
June 27, 2024
by Africa Kilimo
Dr. Davis Muthini, Policy Analyst at AGRA. The policy and legislative environment is a key driver of agricultural transformation. Policy and regulatory regimes “define the rules of the game”. They regulate the roles and behaviour of players in the sector, determine resource allocation, and assign incentives and disincentives accordingly. Policies shape the business environment by […]
May 31, 2024
by Linnet Muchoki
Soya (soybean) production in Tanzania has the potential to significantly boost the country’s agricultural sector, enhance food security, and improve livelihoods for smallholder farmers. However, realizing this potential requires targeted policy interventions that address the key challenges identified in the Tanzania Sustainable Soybean Initiative (TSSI) Baseline Report. This article provides comprehensive policy recommendations to enhance […]
April 18, 2024
by Kilimokwanza
Dodoma, April 17, 2024—The 10th Annual Agricultural Policy Conference (AAPC) commenced with fervor as Prime Minister Hon. Kassim Majaliwa (MP) of the United Republic of Tanzania delivered an impassioned keynote speech, championing a proactive approach to agricultural policy formulation and implementation. In his address at the Mabeyo Hall in Dodoma, Prime Minister Majaliwa reaffirmed the […]
April 15, 2024
by Africa Kilimo
The 10th Annual Agricultural Policy Conference is coming to Dodoma! Mark your calendars for April 17th to 19th, 2024, as the Mabele Hall prepares to host this landmark event. This year’s conference celebrates a decade of driving change in Tanzania. The theme: “A Decade of Impactful Policy Reforms: Building Resilient, Inclusive, and Sustainable Food Systems.” […]
March 24, 2024
by Editor
Kilimokwanza.org Team In the fertile heartlands of Morogoro, Tanzania, a gathering of minds on 15th March 2024 across the agricultural spectrum convened to address the future of one of the country’s most aromatic sectors: spice cultivation. The assembly, drawing participants from regulatory bodies, local government councils, processing companies, and civil society organizations, shared a common […]
January 9, 2024
by Kilimokwanza Africa
December 22, 2023
by Africa Kilimo
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 […]
November 14, 2023
by Africa Kilimo
Tanzania’s sunflower oilseed sector stands at a pivotal point. Amidst the increasing demand for edible oils, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Tanzania is grappling with a significant gap between demand and domestic production. This article delves into a study conducted by experts Davis Muthini, Paul Thangata, Sibusiso Nhlengethwa, […]
October 3, 2023
by Africa Kilimo
Blantyre, Malawi – Executive Director of ActionAid Malawi, Pamela Kuwali, participated as a panelist at the African Development Bank Group (AFDB) High-Level Policy Dialogue, focusing on the launch of the Malawi Country Focus Report titled “Mobilizing Private Sector Financing for Climate and Green Growth”. Kuwali, known for her tenacious advocacy for climate justice and sustainable […]
May 30, 2023
by Africa Kilimo