Dar es Salaam – When the Private Agricultural Sector Support Trust (PASS) opened its doors in 2000, few could have imagined the scale of transformation it would spark. Established through a visionary partnership between the Government of Tanzania and the Government of Denmark, PASS has since become one of Africa’s most successful models for de-risking agriculture and turning smallholder…
Kilimokwanza Correspondent The air at Mtwara Port, thick with the salt of the Indian Ocean and the sweet, earthy scent of raw cashew nuts, tells a story of transformation. Not long ago, this deep-water port in Tanzania’s south was a sleepy gateway, its potential largely a footnote in national development plans. Cashew farmers from the surrounding regions of Mtwara,…
The Unseen Economic Engine By Kilimokwanza.org Reporter In a small village in Ethiopia’s Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples’ Region (SNNPR), a woman named Abeba begins her day not in the fields, but in her own backyard. Her focus is on a small, bustling flock of indigenous chickens, birds that scavenge for their food around her home. Her daily routine…
The Dakar summit moves beyond a narrow focus on production to champion a complex web of economic ecosystems, from climate-resilient indigenous crops and insect-based proteins to AI-powered logistics and agro-tourism, creating diverse pathways for a new generation of leaders. By Anthony Muchoki As the Africa Food Systems Forum (AFSF) 2025 convenes this week, its agenda signals a strategic, ambitious…
A major force in empowering Africa’s next generation, the Mastercard Foundation arrives in Senegal for AFSF 2025 with a robust agenda, building on its billion-dollar pledge to amplify youth voices, drive digital innovation, and secure a sustainable, inclusive future for the continent’s food systems. DAKAR, Senegal – As the Africa Food Systems Forum (AFSF) 2025 opens its doors from…
Thirteen years after a landmark call for action, Africa has frameworks and pilots, but hunger is stubborn, diets are unaffordable, and climate finance is a rounding error. It’s time to stop debating and start delivering. By Anthony Muchoki August 31, 2025 In 2012, Kofi Annan laid out a clear agenda for Africa: invest in smallholders, build climate-smart systems, fix…
With over a billion Africans unable to afford a healthy diet, a major push at the Dakar summit focuses on de-risking agriculture through national insurance schemes and youth-led technology, aiming to protect the continent’s most vulnerable farmers from climate and market volatility. DAKAR, Senegal – As the Africa Food Systems Forum (AFSF) 2025 gets underway this week, a critical…
Over 15 years, the Africa Food Systems Forum has evolved from a bold idea into a powerhouse for agricultural transformation, mobilising billions in investment and now empowering the next generation to lead the charge. By Anthony Muchoki The Africa Food Systems Forum (AFSF) stands today as the continent’s most influential gathering on agriculture, a vibrant, dynamic platform that has…
By Anthony Muchoki The Africa Food Systems Forum (AFSF) 2025 Summit, hosted in Dakar, Senegal, under the leadership of H.E. President Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye, is poised to be a pivotal moment in shaping the continent’s food future. With the theme “Africa’s Youth Leading Collaboration, Innovation, and Implementation of Agri-Food Systems Transformation,” the summit underscores the critical role of…
With a $250 million annual import bill, the East African nation is mobilising farmers, processors, and strategic policy to achieve self-sufficiency and become a regional powerhouse. Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – Tanzania is embarking on an ambitious agricultural transformation, aiming to eliminate its dependency on imported edible oil and establish itself as a key regional exporter. This national endeavor,…