African Agriculture and Food Systems
Kilimokwanza.org Team New Kigamboni Fish Market on Way: Set to span an impressive 10 hectares and with a budget allocation of 50 billion shillings, this modern fish market is poised to revolutionize the commercial landscape of Kigamboni. Tanzania’s vibrant coastal region, Kigamboni stands out as a gem of untold beauty and cultural richness. As the […]
By Anthony Muchoki In an event showcasing Tanzania’s commitment to sustainable agriculture and green growth, the Tanzania High-Level Side Event at the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) in Dubai brought together influential leaders and experts. This pivotal meeting, led by President Samia Suluhu Hassan of Tanzania and co-chaired by Hailemariam Desalegn, the former Prime […]
Dubai, The African Development Bank Group’s Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa (AFAWA), in partnership with Export Trading Group (ETG), is set to revolutionize women’s entrepreneurship skills in Africa. This collaboration was unveiled at the United Nations climate conference, COP 28, where a technical assistance agreement of $1.8 million was signed, earmarked to enhance […]
By Kilimokwanza.org Team The African Development Bank Group has approved a substantial loan to bolster Tanzania’s agriculture sector. This $66 million loan, granted to the Tanzanian government, is earmarked for enhancing the equity of the Tanzania Agricultural Development Bank (TADB). The decision, made by the Bank Group’s Board of Directors, is a strategic investment aimed […]
Dubai, UAE, December 10, 2023 – A landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been signed between the AGRA(Sustainably Growing Africa’s Food Systems) and the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) today, marking a significant step forward in the promotion of sustainable agriculture and food systems across Africa and the Middle East. This collaboration was formalized by […]
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Kilimokwanza.org/ — At the United Nations’ Climate Conference COP28, a formidable African civil society coalition, represented by Secou Sarr, Executive Secretary of ENDA-Tiers Monde, announced a set of five critical priorities to tackle climate change effectively. These priorities include adaptation, addressing loss and damage, transforming food systems, land use, and the […]
Kilimokwanza.org Team Dodoma, Tanzania: In a move to revolutionize Tanzania’s poultry industry, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries, Prof. Riziki Shemdoe, has announced the introduction of a new poultry component to the Build Better Tomorrow for Livestock and Fisheries (BBT-LIFE) program. The groundbreaking initiative is spearheaded by the President of the […]
Project: “Empowering Tanzania’s Youth: Roadside Vendors’ Path to Structured Access To Markets & Employment“ By Anthony Muchoki AGRA’s Center for African Leaders in Agriculture (CALA) Programme stands as a harbinger of change of progressive leadership. On December 8th, 2023, during the second graduation in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 78 graduates from various countries showcased their ingenuity […]
Kilimokwanza.org Team Bujumbura, Burundi In a move to bolster regional trade, the East African Community (EAC) Secretariat, in collaboration with TradeMark Africa, today launched an innovative mobile application designed to dismantle Non-Tariff Barriers (NTBs) – the EAC NTBs App. This pioneering application promises to transform the trade landscape of the region by simplifying the reporting, […]
By Kilimokwanza.org Team Nakuru: In a dramatic show of unity, dairy farmers supplying milk to the New Kenya Cooperative Creameries (KCC) have vehemently opposed the government’s proposal to privatize the state agency. An assembly of farmers, led by their national chairman, Muchemi Nderitu, along with various county chairpersons, organized a demonstration to express their concerns […]