African Agriculture and Food Systems
*How TAMFI and Water.org are Democratizing Access to Clean Water and Sanitation in Tanzania Kilimokwanza.org team In the heart of Tanzania, where the equatorial sun hangs heavy in the sky and the path to the nearest water source is often fraught with difficulty, a revolution is quietly underway. Access to clean water and basic sanitation […]
The recent announcement by Tanzania’s Minister of Livestock and Fisheries, Abdallah Ulega, represents a pivotal step toward what could be a paradigm shift in how countries approach food security, particularly in Africa. With a suite of multi-pronged strategies designed to boost food production and accelerate exports, Tanzania is positioning itself as a vanguard for change. […]
By Charles Mwangi A promising initiative to transform rice production across East and Southern Africa (ESA) kicked off on August 28, 2023, as Mr. Gerald Mweli, the Permanent Secretary of the Tanzanian Ministry of Agriculture, inaugurated the annual Rice Breeding Innovations (RBI) Partners’ Meeting. This three-day event gathers experts, scientists, and stakeholders from 11 nations […]
Africa stands on the verge of transformative change, as it prepares to leverage its agricultural and food systems to ignite sustainable growth and alleviate poverty. Mr. Amath Pathé Sene, the Managing Director of the Africa Food Systems Forum, based in Rwanda, is leading this effort. Recently, Anthony Muchoki and Lilian Pius Ekonga were fortunate enough […]
kILIMOKWANZA.ORG CORRESPONDENT – Under the vast canopy of Africa’s food security discourse, Tanzania is positioning itself as not just a participant, but a leader. As the AGRF Africa Food Systems 2023 Summit nears its commencement in September, Tanzania’s vision for its agricultural sector and its broader implications for the continent have come into sharper focus. […]
Over 2,300 International Delegates registered for the Upcoming African Food Systems Forum in Dar es Salaam. Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – The Ministry of Agriculture has announced that preparations for the forthcoming African Food Systems Forum, set to be held in Dar es Salaam next month, are progressing smoothly. Currently, over 2,300 individuals from various […]
DAR ES SALAAM – The Tanzania Meteorological Authority (TMA) has forecasted above-average to average rainfall for the upcoming October to December season, attributing the weather pattern to the El-Nino rains. Dr. Ladislaus Chang’a, Acting Director-General of TMA, revealed this prediction for regions that typically experience two rainy seasons in a year. He stated that even […]
Dar es Salaam: As the clock ticks down to the much-awaited AGRF food systems summit, key stakeholders from AGRA took a strategic step by engaging with leading media editors in Tanzania. This move, a prelude to the summit, aims to forge a robust synergy and deepen mutual comprehension between AGRA and the fourth estate. Vianey […]
By Charles.muchoki@gmail.com In a groundbreaking move to propel Rwanda’s agricultural sector, the Rwanda Agriculture & Animal Resources Development Board (RAB) has embarked on a strategic collaboration with the Pan-Africa Bean Research Alliance. This collaborative effort addresses a pivotal component of Rwanda’s food security – the production of bean seeds. The joint initiative culminated in a […]
By Anthony Muchoki In the lush fields of Tanzania, an unyielding passion for improving agricultural practices has blossomed. Chacha Wetanga, CEO and founder of Meru Agro, discusses the growth, challenges, and aspirations for improved seed production. From humble beginnings in 2005, Meru Agro-Tours & Consultants Co. Ltd (MATC) started as a vision in the heart […]