February 6, 2025
by Kilimokwanza
February 4, 2025 On February 4, 2025, a landmark event in Tanzania’s agricultural development unfolded as the Royal Norwegian Embassy (RNE), in conjunction with the Agriculture Transformation Office (ATO) and the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), signed a pivotal Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This collaboration underscores a robust commitment from Norway to […]
February 5, 2025
by Kilimokwanza
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania — On February 4, 2025, a landmark event in Tanzania’s agricultural development unfolded as the Royal Norwegian Embassy (RNE), in conjunction with the Agriculture Transformation Office (ATO) and the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), signed a pivotal Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This collaboration underscores a robust commitment from […]
January 31, 2025
by Kilimokwanza
Kahama, Tanzania – January 29, 2025 Raha Farm, a leading player in Tanzania’s horticulture sector, has officially launched its fourth facility in Kahama Municipality, Shinyanga Region. The expansion, spearheaded by youthful entrepreneur and CEO Raha Aloyce, underscores the company’s commitment to empowering farmers, promoting sustainable agriculture, and positioning Tanzania as a competitive global tomato market. […]
January 28, 2025
by Kilimokwanza
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – January 26, 2025 In a virtual gathering, Agribusiness East Africa, in collaboration with key organizations including AMAGRO, COPRA, TOSCI, and SAGCOT, convened experts, farmers, and stakeholders to address the pressing need for sustainable and efficient irrigation practices in Tanzania. The event, held on January 26, 2025, underscored the importance of […]
January 26, 2025
by Kilimokwanza
Kilimokwanza.org The abrupt cessation of U.S. foreign aid under recent administrative policies has significantly impacted East Africa. Nations such as Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, and South Sudan, which have heavily relied on external assistance, now face potential upheaval across critical sectors, including healthcare, agriculture, education, and governance. The United States Agency for International Development […]
January 26, 2025
by Kilimokwanza
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has announced a significant policy shift with an immediate halt on all new funding obligations and sub-obligations under Development Objective Agreements (DOAGs), as mandated by a recent Executive Order aimed at reevaluating and realigning U.S. foreign aid. This pause, effective from January 24, 2025, influences numerous foreign […]
January 23, 2025
by Kilimokwanza
The Unseen Crisis: Global Soil Degradation Beneath the lush green of forests and the vast expanses of agricultural lands lies an unseen crisis that threatens the very foundation of life on Earth—soil degradation. This degradation isn’t just an environmental issue; it’s a critical economic, food security, and social issue. It affects over 3.2 billion people […]
January 22, 2025
by Kilimokwanza
By Pascal Lamy, Agnes Kalibata, and Ibrahim Assane Mayaki Given that Africa accounts for a disproportionately large share of people facing extreme poverty, hunger, lack of access to education, climate risks, and other problems, it is where development financing can have the greatest impact. And nowhere is the return larger than in the agri-food sector. PARIS – In […]
January 20, 2025
by Kilimokwanza
Agriculture is a crucial sector in Tanzania, contributing approximately 30% to the nation’s GDP and 30% of its export earnings1. In 2022, Tanzania held the position of the 75th largest economy globally based on GDP and ranked 104th in total exports2. Agricultural commodities such as tobacco, coffee, cotton, cashews, tea, and cloves constitute Tanzania’s primary […]
January 20, 2025
by Kilimokwanza
In the verdant expanses of Nyandarua, Kenya where the cool breezes hint at the highlands’ agricultural promise, a beacon of hope and innovation in potato cultivation shines at the Ol Joro Orok Agricultural Training College (ATC). This institution, once teetering on the brink of obsolescence post-devolution, has admirably reclaimed its stature as a cornerstone of […]