African Agriculture and Food Systems
Kilimokwanza.org Team The recent discovery of coltan deposits in Kenya is not just a milestone for the mining sector but also a pivotal moment for the nation’s agriculture industry. This revelation, marking Kenya’s entry into the global tech mineral market, carries profound implications for the country’s agricultural sector, a mainstay of its economy. As the […]
Nairobi, Kenya, January 23, 2024 – In a move to boost East Africa’s agricultural sector, the United States government, through the USAID’s Economic Recovery and Reform Activity (ERRA) program and delivered by TradeMark Africa (TMA), has granted a three-year partnership with the Eastern Africa Grain Council (EAGC). This collaboration, valued at US$2 million, is poised […]
Mr. John Bosco Kalisa, the esteemed Executive Director/CEO of the East African Business Council (EABC), has recently unveiled the much-anticipated East Africa Economic Outlook for 2024 alongside the council’s strategic initiatives for the year. Amidst a global landscape of economic uncertainties and challenges, the EAC emerges not only as a resilient bloc but also as […]
The World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2024, which highlights the growing risks of disinformation, environmental threats, and geopolitical shifts, has significant implications for African agriculture. As a vital sector for many African economies, it’s crucial to consider how these global risks might affect agriculture in the continent. 1. Disinformation Threat: The rise of misinformation […]
Kilimokwanza.org In the shimmering waters of the Indian Ocean, off the coast of East Africa, lies Zanzibar, an archipelago known for its rich cultural heritage and stunning beaches. Today, it is making headlines for a different reason – as Africa’s leading seaweed producer. In the fiscal year 2021/22, Zanzibar recorded a remarkable increase in seaweed […]
Kilimokwanza.org In a landmark move for its agricultural sector, Rwanda today unveiled its first-ever fertilizer blending factory, a significant stride towards food self-sufficiency and agricultural empowerment. This state-of-the-art facility, born from a joint venture between the Rwandan government and Moroccan fertilizer powerhouse OCP Africa, is set to produce an impressive 100,000 tonnes annually. This development […]
Kilimokwanza.org In-Depth Feature NAIROBI – The Kenya Shilling’s performance in the international currency market has been a hot topic in recent times. While some view the currency’s weakening as a negative trend, a closer examination reveals a more complex scenario. The Central Bank of Kenya’s (CBK) policies, market dynamics, and the broader economic implications all […]
Dubai, COP28 Summit – The recent COP28 climate summit in Dubai marked a historic moment in the global effort to combat climate change, particularly in the realm of agriculture. With the first-ever global declaration aimed at curbing emissions from food production, the summit brought food systems transformation to the forefront of the climate agenda. This […]
By Kilimokwanza.org News Team DODOMA, Tanzania – In a landmark statement, Dodoma Regional Commissioner Rosemary Senyamule has announced a new era of agricultural prosperity for the region, underpinned by the innovative Building Better Tomorrow (BBT) program. This announcement came at the conclusion of the high-profile 2023 Tanzania Agriculture Stakeholders Learning Event (TASLE), a hub of […]
Dubai, UAE – December 4, 2023 At the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28), Tanzania’s Minister of Livestock and Fisheries, Hon. Abdallah Ulega, held productive discussions with Dr. Essam Yassin Mohammed, the Director-General of WorldFish, an international organization headquartered in Malaysia. During their meeting in Dubai, Minister Ulega expressed Tanzania’s keen interest in collaborating with […]