Kilimo Kwanza
African Agriculture and Food Systems
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Africa
Dr. Ally H. Laay Walked Every Farm Before the Board: The Chairman Who Chose Muddy Boots Over Briefing Papers
KILIMOKWANZA SPECIAL SERIES: ON AGCOT • WHAT TRANSFORMATION ACTUALLY LOOKS LIKE Eighteen portraits from Tanzania’s agricultural corridor • Batch 4: The AGCOT Leadership • …
Africa
Bridging Continents: Agribusiness Canada International Expo 2024 to Connect Africa and North America
In an initiative poised to reshape the landscape of global agriculture, the Agribusiness Canada International Expo 2024 is set to take place at the…
AGCOT
Tanzania Celebrates Continued Partnership with Norway for Agricultural Development
*SAGCOT Hosts Ambassador Tone Tinnes in Iringa, Morogoro The Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) is delighted to announce the recent visit of…
Tanzania
Tanzania Mourns the Passing of Agricultural Research Titan, Dr. Geoffrey Mkamilo
Kilimokwanza.org Team In a solemn announcement, the newly appointed Director General of the Tanzania Agriculture Research Institute (TARI), Dr. Thomas Bwana, has expressed deep…
Features
Rwanda’s Agriculture Minister Calls for Global Mindset Shift to Achieve Environmental Sustainability
In an address to the global community, Ildephonse Musafiri, Rwanda’s Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources, laid out a stark warning and a call…
News
Major Boost for Smallholder Tea Farmers as Kenya Rolls Out Subsidized Fertilizer Program
Mombasa, Kenya – In a move to support smallholder tea farmers, the Kenyan Ministry of Agriculture & Livestock Development, led by Cabinet Secretary Mithika…
Press Releases
World Economic Forum Unveils Ambitious Agenda for COP28, Prioritizing Global Climate Action
World Economic Forum Unveils Ambitious Agenda for COP28, Prioritizing Global Climate Action Geneva, Switzerland, November 21, 2023 – As the 28th Conference of the…
News
The Director of COEB, University of Rwanda, Receives Prestigious Frankfurt Conservation Award
Kigali, Rwanda – The Center of Excellence in Biodiversity and Natural Resource Management (COEB) at the University of Rwanda proudly announces that its Director,…
News
Pioneering the Future of Water Security: World’s First Women-led Water Fund Launched in Kenya
NANDI, NOVEMBER 2, 2023 – In an event marked by hope and determination, The Nature Conservancy, alongside a coalition of partners, has launched a…
Features
AGRF 2023: Tanzanian Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Bashe, Promises 5,000 Acres of Land to Poultry Entrepreneur Elizabeth Swai for Feed Production
By Elizabeth Shumbusho A groundbreaking announcement emerged from the Africa Food Systems Summit 2023 in Tanzania as Hon Hussein Bashe, the Minister of Agriculture, pledged…
News
Kenyan Ministry Announces Fertilizer Subsidy for Over Half a Million Smallholder Tea Farmers
Nairobi — In a move set to benefit over 650,000 smallholder tea farmers, Kenya’s Ministry of Agriculture & Livestock Development (MALD) declared a subsidy…
News
East Africa College of Business: Livestock Feed Training Strengthens Tanzanian Entrepreneurial Efforts
Dar es Salaam – The East Africa College of Business (EACB) in Dar es Salaam, together with PM Netherland, recently hosted a dedicated training…
Features
AGRF 2023 VOX POPULI: Understanding Africa’s Food System – Spotlight on Tanzania’s Livestock Segment.
In this vox Populi, we delve into the critical insights and perspectives that emerged during the Africa Food System Forum (AGRF) 2023 summit held…
AGCOT
Now, let’s start thinking about SAGCOT moving towards being the “Agricultural Growth Centre of Tanzania (AGCOT)”
Mr Geoffrey Kirenga, CEO of SAGCOT Opening statement at the Stakeholders Consultation Meeting regarding SAGCOT’s strategic rollout on 13 October 2023, at the Ramada…
Press Releases
Africa Unites in Nairobi for Landmark Soil Health Summit
The Kenyatta International Conference Centre in Nairobi, Kenya, is set to host a pivotal conference – The Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health (AFSH) Summit…
News
Prime Minister’s Office Takes Aim at Unscrupulous Land Survey Practices in Dodoma
Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa has unequivocally decreed that every firm previously tasked with land survey duties within Dodoma city, regardless of their contractual obligations,…
Features
AGRA – Sustainably Growing Africa’s Food Systems
AGRA – Sustainably Growing Africa’s Food Systems, a leading organization dedicated to the progressive enhancement of Africa’s food systems, is making impactful advancements in…
News
Seaweed Biofilm Triumph: Limerick Innovator Bags €10,000 and a Coveted Spot on Global Entrepreneur Programme
In a world desperately looking for eco-friendly solutions, Marion Cantillon has emerged as a beacon of innovation. The founder of PitSeal, a revolutionary silage…
Features
Quality Assurance for Animal Feed Takes Center Stage in Tanzania
Kilimokwanza.org Team In a bid to maintain top-tier quality for animal feeds produced within Tanzania, Hon. Abdallah Ulega, the Minister for Livestock and Fisheries,…
Features
AGRA Highlights Critical Need to Address Food Waste Amid Rising Global Hunger
AGRA, an organization committed to sustainably improving Africa’s food systems, is drawing attention to the alarming statistics surrounding global food waste and the resulting…
Features
HERIETH BALAGAYE Announces Official Introduction of Roots & Shoots in Kibiti, Mkoa wa Pwani
KIBITI, Mkoa wa Pwani, 26th September 2023 – On August 4th, 2023, in recognition of her outstanding efforts in community service, Herieth Balagaye was…
Features
Tanzania’s Vision for a Food-Secure Future: The Power of Youth and Partnership
In the sprawling plains of the United Republic of Tanzania, a silent revolution is brewing. A revolution led by youths, fueled by strong governmental…