African Agriculture and Food Systems
By Elizabeth Shumbusho In anticipation of the 19th Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), scheduled to be held in Kampala, Uganda, from January 17…
Kilimokwanza.org President Dr. Hussein Mwinyi has stated that Zanzibar is the leading country in seaweed production in Africa, with production increasing by more than…
Leaders are the driving force behind progress in any endeavour Dr Fentahun Mengistu Tiruneh knows firsthand the immense potential of the agriculture sector in…
Kilimokwanza.org Kenya’s agriculture sector has been severely impacted by the El Nino rains, incurring losses amounting to Ksh16.26 billion, as disclosed by the government.…
KilimoKwanza.org Team In a landmark financial maneuver, Equity Group Holdings PLC (EGH) has announced the successful completion of its strategic merger between Compagnie Générale…
Transcribed and translated by Charles Anthony. Here is President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s end-of-year speech, in which she comprehensively outlines the significant strides Tanzania has…
By Elizabeth Shumbusho In a decisive step to bolster Uganda’s vanilla sector, the Ministry of Agriculture has earmarked January 5, 2024, as the commencement…
As the sun rises over the Rift Valley, casting a golden light on sprawling fields, a local farmer begins his day. Amidst the rolling…
Kilimokwanza.org Team U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack has outlined the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) ambitious plans for 2024, focusing on climate-focused…
Tanzania is a nation blessed with abundant natural resources, diverse landscapes, and a climate ideal for agriculture. Tanzania, often referred to as the “breadbasket…
In an effort to transform food systems globally, a new and inspiring program for early career professionals has been launched, offering a unique opportunity…
Dear Esteemed Friends, Partners, and Allies in Agricultural Progress, As the first light of 2024 touches the fertile soils of our beloved continent, we…
In the lush landscapes of Nakuru, Kenya, Wangui Waweru, an enterprising woman, founded the Gold Dust Snail Farm six years ago. Her journey into…
Dubai, UAE, December 1st, 2023 – In a compelling address at the 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on…
In a significant development for Tanzania’s agricultural sector, the Director of the Tanzania Cereals and Other Produce Regulatory Authority (COPRA), Ms. Irene Madeje Mlola,…
Owning the Future of Agriculture: A Youthful Revolution with BBT-YIA By Lucy Msangi I think BBT-YIA (Building Bridges for Youth in Agriculture) initiative isn’t…
Kilimokwanza.org Team The Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT), initiated as a Public-Private Partnership during the World Economic Forum Africa Summit in Dar…
In an address at the United Nations Food Systems Summit 2023, Agnes Kalibata, the president of the AGRA, highlighted the critical need for substantial…
In a stride toward agricultural development and strategic planning, Tanzania has unveiled the Second Agriculture Statistics Strategic Plan (ASSP II), covering the period from…
Nairobi, Kenya – Against the backdrop of the bustling Africa-Korea Agtech Innovation Summit in Nairobi, Uganda’s Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Frank Tumwebaze, delivered a…
In a world where science and technology are the driving forces of progress, few individuals have had as profound an impact on their nation’s…
WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM: Samia stresses agri-10/30 agenda, SAGCOT Africa-Press – Tanzania. PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan made assurance of achieving a 10 per cent annual growth…
‘Building a Better Tomorrow: Youth Initiative for Agribusiness (BBT-YIA)’. Spanning from 2022 to 2030, this visionary program is dedicated to empowering and equipping the…
Lilongwe, March 17, 2022 – The Government of Malawi has taken a significant step in bolstering its agricultural sector by signing a host country…