African Agriculture and Food Systems
Kilimokwanza.org team The hunger crisis in East Africa, impacting over 52 million people, is not only a humanitarian catastrophe but also presents a unique set of business opportunities. The crisis, driven by a combination of factors like drought, conflict, and economic instability, has opened avenues for various actors to contribute positively while potentially benefiting economically. […]
KiliMokwanza.org Team East Africa faces a severe and escalating hunger crisis. This complex emergency, driven by a confluence of factors, is affecting millions of lives. Accurate figures are challenging to pinpoint due to the evolving nature of the crisis, but current estimates are profoundly concerning. The Magnitude of the Crisis Current Estimates Country-Specific Analysis Understanding […]
Kilimokwanza.org Team Exceptional Leadership and National Recognition As an affirmation of her exceptional leadership skills and significant contributions towards driving forward the development of the agriculture sector (poultry) in Tanzania, Elizabeth Swai, the dynamic Managing Director of AKM Glitters Company Limited and founder of Voice of Agriculture Media in Tanzania, has been honoured with the […]
Book Title: CALA Impact: African Food Systems – Champions Forging Innovative Pathways Authors: Collated by Anthony Muchoki, Linnet Nyambura, Daniel Momanyi, and Dr. Apollos Nwafor CALA Impact: African Food Systems – Champions Forging Innovative Pathways” is an inspiring book that spotlights the transformative efforts in Africa’s agricultural sector. This collection, brought to you by the […]
Kilimokwanza.org team The year 2023 marked a pivotal moment for East Africa’s agriculture sector, deeply rooted in a history of resilience and innovation. As we reflect on the year, we explore significant events across themes like climate adaptation, technological progress, policy shifts, and agribusiness expansion. 1. The Locust Threat and its Aftermath: Early 2023 saw […]
Tanzania’s Minister of Agriculture, Hon Hussein Bashe, addresses the evolution of Tanzania’s agricultural sector on December 18, 2023, at the Ministry of Agriculture’s local investors’ conference in Dar es Salaam, held at the Serena Hotel. The conference was aptly themed ‘Empowering Our Own.’ His abridged speech was captured by the Kilimokwanza.org team. Acknowledgements and Opening […]
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 […]
KilimoKwanza.org Team In Morogoro, Tanzania, the Mkulazi Sugar Factory, a groundbreaking joint venture by the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) and the Tanzania Prisons Service, is poised to launch its sugar products into the market. This follows the successful completion of its machinery trials, marking a pivotal stride towards Tanzania’s self-sufficiency in sugar production and […]
Nairobi, Kenya – December 22, 2023 Diamond Trust Bank Kenya Limited, commonly known as DTB, has announced its revised tariff schedule for the year 2023. The bank, headquartered at the DTB Centre on Mombasa Road in Nairobi, revealed changes in transaction fees and service charges that will affect its customers. The new tariff, which came […]
By Anthony Muchoki The Minister of Agriculture, Hon Hussein Bashe, has taken a definitive stance as Tanzania embarks on a transformative journey towards advanced and efficient commercial farming practices. Emphasizing the government’s strategy for inclusive growth and sustainable development, Bashe has spearheaded the ‘Empowering Our Own’ initiative, focusing on bolstering citizens and local businesses and […]