African Agriculture and Food Systems
For years, Tanzania has grappled with a looming sugar shortage, but the Sixth Phase Government, led by President Samia Suluhu Hassan, is determined to…
Dodoma, October 19, 2023 – Tanzania’s Minister of Agriculture, Hussein Bashe, has made a groundbreaking announcement with far-reaching implications on the international stage. The…
TANZANIA – The journey of agricultural transformation in the southern highlands of Tanzania, spanning from the bustling port city of Dar es Salaam to…
Siny Samba, CEO of Le Lionceau, was announced as the 2023 WAYA winner at the 2023 Africa Food Systems Forum (AFS), formerly known as…
Kilimokwanza.org Special Feature NAIROBI – In recent times, the Kenya Shilling has been the subject of intense scrutiny and debate. A particular focus has…
By Anthony Muchoki As the world observes International Food Day, one crucial aspect of our global food systems demands attention and recognition — the…
Kano, Nigeria – The AECF (Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund) unveiled its groundbreaking initiative, Investing in Women in Nigeria (IIW-Nigeria) today. With generous funding from…
Mireille Kazungu, a young woman from Nyabihu District, Rwanda, was one of the 22 young minds who were recently trained in diverse areas of…
SINGIDA – In a significant move towards bolstering the livestock sector in the region, Hon. Abdallah Ulega, Tanzania’s Minister of Livestock and Fisheries, has…
By Anthony.muchoki@gmail.com Zimbabwe, a nation blessed with a diverse range of agricultural products, is turning a new leaf in its pursuit of economic development.…
Through the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries, the government has communicated its ongoing dialogues with stakeholders in the livestock sector. The goal is to…
The Minister for Livestock and Fisheries, Hon. Abdallah Ulega, has urged the Board of Directors of the National Ranching Company (NARCO) and the Advisory…
By Japhet Laizer Agriculture in Africa has the potential to satisfy not only its own domestic food but also those of the rest of…
NAIROBI, Kenya – The Kenya National Farmers’ Federation (KENAFF) has once again emphasized the significant role smallholder farmers play in bolstering global food systems.…
October 9, 2023 In an effort to ensure the efficient cultivation of tea in Tanzania and its significant contribution to the national income, the…
25 Insights: Why Agriculture in Africa and Food Systems Could Be the Continent’s Most Important Sector By Anthony.Muchoki@gmail.com Africa has always been intrinsically linked…
In an era where digital technologies permeate every aspect of our lives, the importance of soil – the very foundation of our food system…
In Tunduru district, the fields gleam with the shimmer of mature pigeon peas. Once overlooked and underpriced, these tiny legumes, dubbed locally as the…
Kilimokwanza.org Correspondent Amid the tranquil landscapes of Tanzania, the distant sounds of clucking chickens might not just be another element of rural life. For…
Blantyre, Malawi – Executive Director of ActionAid Malawi, Pamela Kuwali, participated as a panelist at the African Development Bank Group (AFDB) High-Level Policy Dialogue,…
Anthony Muchoki & Beda Msimbe As global superpowers jostle for dominance in the digital era, Tanzania sends out a radar from the heart of…
Flashback: The President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Hon. Samia Suluhu Hassan, launching the African Food System platform today, March 17, 2023, at…
By Elizabeth Shumbusho, kilimokwanza.org In the dynamic and multi-layered world of economic analysis, few scholars have made as substantial an imprint in Tanzania as…
In today’s interconnected world, the intricacies of our global food system have become increasingly evident. Disparities in food access and availability span across regions,…