African Agriculture and Food Systems
Kilimokwanza.org Correspondent Nairobi: Ever pondered the transformation of a single litre of farm-fresh milk, valued at Ksh.40, into a lucrative yogurt venture? This metamorphosis could yield four 250ml yoghurt tumblers, each retailing at Ksh.55. When you crunch the numbers, this simple conversion escalates the value to Ksh.220 from a mere litre of milk, marking a […]
Abuja, Nigeria – In a strategic move to address the escalating food inflation and ensure food security, the Federal Government of Nigeria has announced plans to establish a National Commodity Board. This initiative aims at regulating food prices and maintaining a strategic food reserve to stabilize the prices of essential grains and other food items. […]
Kilimokwanza.org Team President Samia Suluhu Hassan of the United Republic of Tanzania has revealed optimistic projections from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for the year 2024. According to the IMF, Tanzania is expected to rank among the top 20 fastest-growing economies worldwide. This forecast not only positions Tanzania as a burgeoning economic powerhouse but also […]
By Kilimokwanza.org Team Kenyan Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has called for strategic actions to maximize the benefits for farmers from the currently high US dollar exchange rate. During a notable agricultural event, Gachagua highlighted that since numerous Kenyan agricultural products are priced in US dollars, the advantageous exchange rate should logically lead to increased earnings […]
By Charles Muchoki In an era where the spectre of climate change looms large and the world’s population continues to burgeon, sustainable agriculture is not just a choice but a necessity. Ensuring the fertility of the soil, the very foundation upon which agriculture rests, has thus become a critical concern for farmers, environmentalists, and policy-makers […]
Reported by Jamal Hashim, Azam News, February 7, 2024 Tanzania is emerging as a key player in apple production within the East African region. This transformative initiative, highlighted in a report by Azam TV’s “Taarifa ya Habari”/News on February 7, 2024, unveils a concerted effort to equip farmers with modern cultivation techniques, promising to revolutionize […]
Kilimokwanza.org Team – Bringing you the latest updates on agricultural development and food system transformation in Africa. Nairobi, Kenya – AGRA has hosted a national parliamentary retreat in Kenya, marking a significant step towards enhancing Parliament’s role in transforming the country’s agri-food systems. The retreat provided a vital platform for lawmakers, particularly those from the […]
Kilimokwanza.org Team Apple farming is emerging as a highly promising and profitable agricultural endeavour in Tanzania and Africa. This insight came to light during a Zoom meeting on February 1, 2024, organized by the SAGCOT Centre. The meeting was part of a larger dialogue aimed at exploring agricultural prospects within the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor […]
DAR ES SALAAM, February 6, 2024 – In an announcement made today, the Minister of Agriculture in Tanzania, Hon. Hussein M Bashe, addressed the ongoing sugar crisis affecting the country. The minister revealed measures being taken to alleviate the shortage and combat price manipulation in the sugar market. Minister Bashe began by acknowledging Tanzanians’ frustration […]
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – The Board of Directors of the Tanzania Private Sector Foundation (TPSF) has officially announced the appointment of Mr. Raphael Maganga as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective from 1st February 2024. This significant appointment marks a new chapter in TPSF’s journey towards bolstering the private sector’s role in Tanzania’s economic […]