African Agriculture and Food Systems
In an urgent call to bolster Africa’s food production and security, Kenyan President William Samoei Ruto, US Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen, and several other leaders convened at the World Economic Forum’s Sustainable Development Impact Summit 2023 on Monday. The leaders underscored the necessity of revitalizing value chains across the continent to rectify the […]
USAID Administrator Samantha Power and Anne Beathe Tvinnereim, the Norwegian Minister of International Development, have jointly introduced a groundbreaking multi-donor fund. This initiative targets the provision of essential financial support to small-and medium-sized agricultural businesses (agri-SMEs) across Africa. This ambitious project, backed by the United States Congress, will see USAID contribute an initial sum of […]
NAIROBI – In an ambitious move to strengthen Kenya’s food security, the Ministry of Agriculture & Livestock Development has unveiled its strategy to double the nation’s agricultural output by leveraging sustainable dryland farming practices. This groundbreaking initiative particularly focuses on the ASAL (Arid and Semi-Arid Land) counties, regions long identified as having considerable untapped potential. […]
By Anthony Muchoki In a compelling address, Dr. Agnes Kalibata, President of AGRA , shed light on the pressing need for a large-scale transformation of Africa’s agri-food systems. With urgency and passion, Dr. Kalibata detailed the challenges faced by the African continent and highlighted AGRA’s innovative roadmap to address these issues. She was speaking on […]
In a remarkable move towards transforming the economic landscape of Tanzania, President Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan is set to make history. Come September 19, 2023, she will inaugurate the construction of the Kilwa Masoko Fishing Port, a pivotal milestone given that such an initiative hasn’t been taken since the nation’s independence. This significant news was […]
In the lush landscapes of Handeni district in the Tanga region lies Msomera, a village poised to be more than just a name on a map. As Hon. Abdallah Ulega, the Tanzanian Minister of Livestock and Fisheries, strolled through its vibrant community, it became clear that Msomera is on the verge of a renaissance. A […]
When Hon Abdallah Hamis Ulega, Minister of Livestock and Fisheries, beckoned the world to behold Tanzania’s vast treasures beyond its shimmering coastline and wildlife spectacles, he unveiled a compelling narrative of a nation ready to leapfrog into an era of sustainable prosperity. The transformative blueprint, which converges around the Livestock and Fisheries sectors, presents a […]
By Neema Munisi In Tanzania, agriculture is more than just an occupation—it’s our heritage, culture, and way of life—the recent announcement of the strategic collaboration between the Tanzania Association of Microfinance Institutions (TAMFI) and the Tanzania Renewable Energy Association (TAREA) holds profound implications. As an agribusiness consultant with deep roots in Tanzanian soil, I recognize […]
Agriculture & Livestock Development Ministry Highlights ‘Virgin Opportunity’ in Herbs SectorNairobi, Kenya — The Ministry of Agriculture & Livestock Development (@kilimoKE) has spotlighted the untapped potential in the Kenyan agriculture sector by highlighting the success story of Chebet, a farmer from Uasin Gishu County who has ventured into basil farming for export. This move aligns […]
By Amath Pathe Sene Africa stands at a critical juncture in its history, as it faces the twin challenges of climate changeand food security. As global temperatures rise and weather patterns become increasinglyunpredictable, the continent’s agricultural systems are under threat, as they are forced to bearthe brunt of severe droughts, floods, and heat waves. Once […]