African Agriculture and Food Systems
By Dr. Agnes Kalibata, President AGRA Soil serves as the foundation of life on our planet, yet the demands humans place on this vital…
This article by Prof Jean Jacques Muhinda and Siki Kigongo highlights the critical issue of youth unemployment in Africa and the potential for the…
The Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT), an ambitious initiative launched in 2010 during the World Economic Forum on Africa, is drastically transforming…
Kilimokwanza.org Tanzania is addressing one of its most critical challenges—food loss and waste—through the “Tuhifadhi Chakula” (“Let’s Save Food”) initiative. Announced on August 8,…
SAGCOT CEO to Spotlight Soil Health at AU Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit Kilimokwanza.org On May 7th, 2024, at the Kenya International Conference Centre…
Kilimokwanza.org Team As nations around the globe prepare to celebrate World Tea Day, Tanzania is uniquely positioned to redefine its tea culture, thanks to…
Date: May 2, 2024 Location: Songwe Region, Tanzania The Ministry of Agriculture in Tanzania, through The Cereals and other Produce Regulatory Authority (COPRA), officially…
Kilimokwanza.org Reporter The Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit (AFSHS) 2024, organized under the auspices of the African Union, is set to convene from…
Kilimokwanza.org The United States African Development Foundation (USADF) has launched a new call for proposals targeting agricultural cooperatives, producers, and enterprises across ten African…
Kilimokwanza.org Team Tanzania is taking decisive steps to enhance the value and volume of its agricultural exports, a move outlined in the recent budget…
Kilimokwanza.org Team Tanzania is undertaking significant reforms in its cooperative sector, aiming to enhance the commercial viability and management of its agricultural cooperatives. Highlighted…
Kilimokwanza.org Team In a robust drive to invigorate its agricultural sector, Tanzania is placing significant emphasis on integrating women and youth into agriculture. This…
By Kilimokwanza.org Team In a move to modernize its agriculture, Tanzania is embracing technological advancements and mechanization. Highlighted in the recent budget speech by…
Kilimokwanza.org Team In Tanzania, agriculture is not just a means of sustenance but a pivotal sector for economic growth and poverty reduction. Recognizing the…
Kilimokwanza.org Reporter Tanzania is setting a new paradigm in agricultural investment, earmarking a significant portion of its resources to transform its agricultural landscape. The…
Date: May 2, 2024 Location: Dodoma, Tanzania In a detailed parliamentary address on May 2, 2024, Hon. Hussein Mohamed Bashe, the Tanzanian Minister of…
By Kilimokwanza.org Team In the heart of Tanzania, a transformative story is unfolding, heralding a shift towards sustainable agricultural practices and underscoring a potent…
By Dr Agnes Kalibata and Dr Ibrahim Mayaki As former UN and current African Union Food Systems Envoys, we have firsthand experience of the…
Avian Flu in Cattle Signals Urgent Need for Enhanced Pandemic Prevention Measures Introduction In an alarming development, the avian influenza virus (H5N1) has made…
Welcome to the Tanga Yetu Initiative Tanga is one of the selected cities under the ‘OurCity Initiative’ funded by Fondation Botnar, a Swiss philanthropic…
Raha Aloyce, a beneficiary of the BBT Program, which empowers youth in agriculture and is funded by the Agricultural Input Trust Fund (AGTF), has…
Juma M Msafiri Nestled in southern-central Tanzania, the Kilombero Valley offers a unique perspective on the intersection of agriculture and biodiversity. This fertile valley,…
Kilimokwanza.org Reporter In a meeting held on April 22, 2024, with Hon Adam Malima, the Regional Commissioner of Morogoro, Norwegian Ambassador to Tanzania, Tone…