January 28, 2025
by Kilimokwanza
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – January 26, 2025 In a virtual gathering, Agribusiness East Africa, in collaboration with key organizations including AMAGRO, COPRA, TOSCI, and SAGCOT, convened experts, farmers, and stakeholders to address the pressing need for sustainable and efficient irrigation practices in Tanzania. The event, held on January 26, 2025, underscored the importance of […]
January 26, 2025
by Kilimokwanza
Kilimokwanza.org The abrupt cessation of U.S. foreign aid under recent administrative policies has significantly impacted East Africa. Nations such as Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, and South Sudan, which have heavily relied on external assistance, now face potential upheaval across critical sectors, including healthcare, agriculture, education, and governance. The United States Agency for International Development […]
January 26, 2025
by Kilimokwanza
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has announced a significant policy shift with an immediate halt on all new funding obligations and sub-obligations under Development Objective Agreements (DOAGs), as mandated by a recent Executive Order aimed at reevaluating and realigning U.S. foreign aid. This pause, effective from January 24, 2025, influences numerous foreign […]
January 23, 2025
by Kilimokwanza
The Unseen Crisis: Global Soil Degradation Beneath the lush green of forests and the vast expanses of agricultural lands lies an unseen crisis that threatens the very foundation of life on Earth—soil degradation. This degradation isn’t just an environmental issue; it’s a critical economic, food security, and social issue. It affects over 3.2 billion people […]
January 22, 2025
by Kilimokwanza
By Pascal Lamy, Agnes Kalibata, and Ibrahim Assane Mayaki Given that Africa accounts for a disproportionately large share of people facing extreme poverty, hunger, lack of access to education, climate risks, and other problems, it is where development financing can have the greatest impact. And nowhere is the return larger than in the agri-food sector. PARIS – In […]
January 21, 2025
by Kilimokwanza
By Juma Msafiri The average age of farmers in Africa is a topic of increasing concern. Some sources report the average age to be as high as 60, but this is often based on outdated data that only considers the age of household heads1. As the continent’s population grows and the demand for food rises, […]
January 20, 2025
by Kilimokwanza
Agriculture is a crucial sector in Tanzania, contributing approximately 30% to the nation’s GDP and 30% of its export earnings1. In 2022, Tanzania held the position of the 75th largest economy globally based on GDP and ranked 104th in total exports2. Agricultural commodities such as tobacco, coffee, cotton, cashews, tea, and cloves constitute Tanzania’s primary […]
January 20, 2025
by Kilimokwanza
In the verdant expanses of Nyandarua, Kenya where the cool breezes hint at the highlands’ agricultural promise, a beacon of hope and innovation in potato cultivation shines at the Ol Joro Orok Agricultural Training College (ATC). This institution, once teetering on the brink of obsolescence post-devolution, has admirably reclaimed its stature as a cornerstone of […]
January 17, 2025
by Kilimokwanza
Mango farming in Kenya is a thriving agricultural venture with the potential to significantly contribute to the country’s economy and improve the livelihoods of countless farmers. Kenya is among the top mango producers in Africa, blessed with a favorable tropical climate and fertile soils that support the cultivation of diverse mango varieties. This comprehensive guide […]
January 13, 2025
by Kilimokwanza
Nairobi, Kenya – The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) has announced Alice Ruhweza as its next president. Ruhweza, currently serving as the Senior Director for Global Policy Influence and Engagement at the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF International), will assume her new role on March 1st, 2025. She succeeds Agnes Kalibata, […]