African Agriculture and Food Systems
Nairobi — In a move set to benefit over 650,000 smallholder tea farmers, Kenya’s Ministry of Agriculture & Livestock Development (MALD) declared a subsidy for fertilizer. The first consignment, a 47,800 MT of NPK fertilizer, has already docked at the Kenya Ports Authority in Mombasa. Driving Down Costs Designed as a response to the escalating […]
Dar es Salaam – The East Africa College of Business (EACB) in Dar es Salaam, together with PM Netherland, recently hosted a dedicated training event for Tanzanian entrepreneurs active in the livestock and animal feed domain. Under the expert guidance of Dr Deogatus Mbona, attendees grasped the integral relationship between feed quality and animal well-being. […]
In this vox Populi, we delve into the critical insights and perspectives that emerged during the Africa Food System Forum (AGRF) 2023 summit held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Kilimokwanza.org aim to shed light on the intricate dynamics of the livestock sector, exploring the challenges faced and the untapped opportunities that lie ahead. The AGRF […]
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 Hotel- Mbezi Beach in Dar es Salaam: Thank you very much! Good morning greetings [they respond], let me reintroduce myself on behalf of the SAGCOT secretariat. I am Geoffrey Kirenga, the […]
The Kenyatta International Conference Centre in Nairobi, Kenya, is set to host a pivotal conference – The Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health (AFSH) Summit 2023, taking place from the 5th to 7th of November. The Big Picture:The AFSH Summit aims to address Africa’s mounting challenges regarding declining soil health, a pressing issue that has persisted […]
Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa has unequivocally decreed that every firm previously tasked with land survey duties within Dodoma city, regardless of their contractual obligations, that hasn’t successfully concluded their task, be subjected to rigorous legal scrutiny. “Blacklisting is one of the actions on the table. It’s essential to partner with reliable firms rather than those […]
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 Kenya. Today, PS Kello Harsama from the Ministry of Agriculture & Livestock Development engaged in a pivotal dialogue with the AGRA team, spearheaded by their President, Dr. Agnes Kalibata. Central to […]
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 pit cover made from seaweed, Cantillon has just been awarded a €10,000 prize and a place on the prestigious 2023 Visa She’s Next Grant Programme. The Limerick native’s innovation steers the […]
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, has underscored the importance of feed manufacturers submitting their product samples to the Tanzania Veterinary Laboratory Agency (TVLA). This initiative aims to ensure the feed meets quality standards before being made […]
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 environmental impacts. According to a post by @AGRA_Africa, a staggering one-third of all food produced globally is lost or wasted every year. This monumental waste isn’t just a tragedy in the […]