African Agriculture and Food Systems
KILIMOKWANZA SPECIAL SERIES: ON AGCOT • WHAT TRANSFORMATION ACTUALLY LOOKS LIKE Eighteen portraits from Tanzania’s agricultural corridor • Batch 4: The AGCOT Leadership • kilimokwanza.org The Board Chairman Who Walked the Fields First Dr. Ally Hussein Laay has chaired the AGCOT Centre board since 2018 – through a pandemic, an institutional rebrand, a USD 6.34 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
First commercial shipment opens premium market for smallholder farmers Nairobi, December 30, 2025 – Kenya Airways Cargo flagged off the country’s first commercial shipment of apple mangoes to the United Kingdom on December 20, marking a watershed moment for Kenya’s horticulture sector and opening a high-value export corridor for thousands of smallholder farmers. The three-tonne […]
Scientific Agronomic Protocol for Optimized Production of Solanum tuberosum cv. Markies in the Nyahururu Highlands Scientific Agronomic Protocol for Optimized Production of Solanum tuberosum cv. Markies in the Nyahururu Highlands 1. Pedoclimatic Characterization and Site Specificity 1.1 Geospatial Analysis of Location X99C+34 The geospatial identifier X99C+34 resolves to a specific agronomic zone within the Nyahururu […]
Kilimokwanza.org Report 1. Executive Summary and Geospatial Context This comprehensive feasibility study evaluates the agricultural potential of the specific geolocated site designated ‘X99C+34, Nyahururu, Kenya’ (approximate coordinates 0.035°N, 36.364°E). The analysis rigorously integrates precise elevation data, local agro-climatic records, soil pedology, and economic indicators to refine investment decisions regarding the suitability of Avocado (Persea americana) […]
Kilimokwanza.org Report 1. Executive Landscape and Historical Genesis The narrative of Kenya’s horticultural development is intrinsically linked to the evolution of its seed systems. Within this complex ecosystem, the cultivation of leafy green vegetables serves as a critical pillar of both national food security and the economic sustenance of smallholder farmers. Among these crops, the […]
KILIMOKWANZA.ORG TEAM This report provides a comparative analysis of the engagement of Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda with global carbon markets, examining the roles of communities, governments, and private actors. It highlights successes, challenges, regulatory gaps, and opportunities for fostering inclusive and sustainable carbon business models across these East African nations. Kenya has rapidly developed a […]