African Agriculture and Food Systems
The Irish potato is East Africa’s third most important food crop, after maize and bananas. Yet smallholder yields stagnate at 7–10 tonnes per hectare…
KILIMOKWANZA SPECIAL SERIES: ON AGCOT • WHAT TRANSFORMATION ACTUALLY LOOKS LIKE Eighteen portraits from Tanzania’s agricultural corridor • Batch 4: The AGCOT Leadership • …
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…
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”…
Government opens three strategic planning tracks with February 2026 submission window Dar es Salaam – Tanzania’s National Planning Commission (NPC) has announced an extension…
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…
First commercial shipment opens premium market for smallholder farmers Nairobi, December 30, 2025 – Kenya Airways Cargo flagged off the country’s first commercial shipment…
Scientific Agronomic Protocol for Optimized Production of Solanum tuberosum cv. Markies in the Nyahururu Highlands Scientific Agronomic Protocol for Optimized Production of Solanum tuberosum…
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,…
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.…
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…
By Charles Mwangi Nyandarua County, nestled in the central highlands of Kenya, is undergoing a profound agricultural awakening. While it has long been known…
By Cege Wa Mahiga This morning, Principal Secretary for Agriculture, Dr. Kipronoh Ronoh Paul, CBS, joined Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki at his Karen…
In the heart of Makueni County, mango farming has transcended beyond mere agriculture—it has become a lifeline transforming the region’s economic landscape and significantly…
KILIMOKWANZA.ORG TEAM A quiet yet powerful transformation is unfolding in the heart of Kenya’s rural landscape. Young farmers across counties from Nyandarua to Kisumu…
Mango farming in Kenya is a thriving agricultural venture with the potential to significantly contribute to the country’s economy and improve the livelihoods of…
Unlocking the Potential of Potato FarmingPotato farming in Kenya offers an incredible opportunity for financial growth, with the potential to generate substantial profits within…
By Dr. Betty Kwoko Mgimba, for AppsValle This initial report provides an in-depth analysis of the potato value chain in three East African nations:…
Dr. Davis Muthini, Policy Analyst at AGRA. The policy and legislative environment is a key driver of agricultural transformation. Policy and regulatory regimes “define…
KITUI COUNTY, 4 th June 2024: Smallholder farmers in Kitui county have seen successwith the introduction of regenerative agriculture practices to their farms. This…
Kilimokwanza.org Team East Africa boasts diverse high-value crops, often called “money trees,” providing substantial economic returns and long-term sustainability. These generational wealth trees can…
Nairobi, Kenya – May 29, 2024 The Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) of Kenya has announced the imposition of a new levy on importing…
Nairobi, Kenya – May 29, 2024 The push for increased investment in school meals across Africa gained momentum today with the suggestion of a…
Athi River, Kenya – May 20, 2024 – A groundbreaking ceremony in Athi River EPZ marked the start of construction for the world’s first…