March 22, 2026
by Kilimokwanza
Kilimokwanza.org 2026- R6 The history of Egerton University serves as a profound microcosm of the larger socio-economic and political shifts that characterized East Africa throughout the twentieth century. Established at the nexus of colonial settler ambition and the pragmatic requirements of imperial food security, the institution’s trajectory from a rudimentary farm school to a premier […]
March 22, 2026
by Christine Afandi
Trade Policy · Food Systems · Tourism The Food Tax Tourism Trap Are EU tariff rules turning East African food souvenirs into contraband — and costing small producers money they will never see? By Christine Afandi A. · Kilimo Kwanza A tourist comes to East Africa. Falls in love with the place. The people. The […]
March 10, 2026
by Kilimokwanza
At the Njombe Regional Secretariat, 9 March 2026. AGCOT Board Chairman Dr Ally H. Laay and Board Member Laurean R. Bwanakunu join Regional Commissioner Hon. Anthony Mtaka, AGCOT CEO Geoffrey Kirenga, AGM Chair Mark Magila, and Dr. Lutgart Lenaerts, First Secretary for Agriculture, Climate and Environment at the Royal Norwegian Embassy, following a courtesy call […]
February 22, 2026
by Kilimokwanza
Kilimokwanza.org R7 The African digital narrative of the mid-2020s is dominated by a bipolar hegemony: the “Silicon Savannah” of Kenya and the “Yabacon Valley” of Nigeria. These two nations, distinct in demographic scale, economic structure, and regulatory philosophy, represent the twin engines of the continent’s technological acceleration. This exhaustive research report, synthesized from extensive economic […]
February 2, 2026
by Kilimokwanza
Government opens three strategic planning tracks with February 2026 submission window Dar es Salaam – Tanzania’s National Planning Commission (NPC) has announced an extension for submissions related to the country’s Development Vision 2050, officially moving the deadline from the original July 1, 2026, date. In a statement released February 1, 2026, and signed Dr. Fred […]
January 31, 2026
by Kilimokwanza
Kilimokwanza.org 2026- R4 Tanzania is embarking on a landmark transformation of its agricultural sector, transitioning from a successful regional pilot to a comprehensive national strategy. The official launch of the Agricultural Growth Corridors of Tanzania (AGCOT) in April 2025 represents the elevation of agriculture to the central pillar of the nation’s long-term economic vision, as […]
January 31, 2026
by Kilimokwanza
Kilimokwanza.org 2026- R2 1. Introduction: The Global and Regional Imperative The final decade of the 20th century marked a pivotal transition in the global agricultural research architecture, particularly regarding the role of root and tuber crops in the developing world. Between 1990 and 1998, the International Potato Center (CIP), operating within the Consultative Group on […]
January 24, 2026
by Kilimokwanza
Kilimokwanza.org Paper No. 1 – January 2026 1. Macro-Economic Context and Sector Performance 1.1 Introduction: The Dual-Economy Transition The agricultural economy of Zanzibar is currently navigating a profound structural metamorphosis, characterized by a strategic pivoting from traditional terrestrial agrarianism toward a comprehensive “Blue Economy” framework. As of the 2024/2025 fiscal period, the sector remains the […]
January 19, 2026
by Kilimokwanza
In Nkhondola village in Zambia, Royd Michelo and his wife have transformed their farm into a self-sustaining agroecological landscape, exemplifying how ecological farming techniques are gaining recognition at global policy levels including COP30 climate negotiations. By Isaiah Esipisu Chongwe, Zambia: In a quiet village known as Nkhondola, in Chongwe District, Eastern Zambia, Royd Michelo and […]
January 1, 2026
by Kilimokwanza
Kilimokwanza.org 2026- R1 1. Executive Summary The 2024-2025 period represents a pivotal juncture for the food systems of East Africa, characterized by a divergent yet interconnected trajectory of structural transformation across Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Uganda, and Rwanda. Following the debilitating sequence of climatic shocks—most notably the prolonged drought of 2020-2023 and the subsequent El Niño-induced […]