Kilimokwanza.org Correspodent The world of agricultural science mourns the loss of one of its most formidable figures, Dr. Lusike Wasilwa, who passed away on September 20, 2025, while undergoing treatment at a Nairobi hospital. Her passing marks the end of an era for agricultural research and development in Kenya and across Africa. Dr Wasilwa’s career was not merely a…
How the EAC can close the soil–food security gap with track-specific policy, AgriTech, and scalable soil stewardship. The East African Community (EAC) stands at a pivotal moment. The intertwined crises of soil degradation and food insecurity risk eroding decades of development and destabilizing the region’s future. This report presents a comprehensive analysis of soil stewardship and its direct relationship…
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – Soil scientists from across Tanzania are invited to a crucial virtual meeting on Monday, September 22, 2025, to discuss the future of the discipline in the country and strengthen collaboration within the field. The meeting, scheduled from 2:45 PM to 4:00 PM EAT, will be held via Google Meet. The online gathering aims to…
Dar es Salaam – When the Private Agricultural Sector Support Trust (PASS) opened its doors in 2000, few could have imagined the scale of transformation it would spark. Established through a visionary partnership between the Government of Tanzania and the Government of Denmark, PASS has since become one of Africa’s most successful models for de-risking agriculture and turning smallholder…
Kilimokwanza Correspondent The air at Mtwara Port, thick with the salt of the Indian Ocean and the sweet, earthy scent of raw cashew nuts, tells a story of transformation. Not long ago, this deep-water port in Tanzania’s south was a sleepy gateway, its potential largely a footnote in national development plans. Cashew farmers from the surrounding regions of Mtwara,…
The Dakar summit moves beyond a narrow focus on production to champion a complex web of economic ecosystems, from climate-resilient indigenous crops and insect-based proteins to AI-powered logistics and agro-tourism, creating diverse pathways for a new generation of leaders. By Anthony Muchoki As the Africa Food Systems Forum (AFSF) 2025 convenes this week, its agenda signals a strategic, ambitious…
A major force in empowering Africa’s next generation, the Mastercard Foundation arrives in Senegal for AFSF 2025 with a robust agenda, building on its billion-dollar pledge to amplify youth voices, drive digital innovation, and secure a sustainable, inclusive future for the continent’s food systems. DAKAR, Senegal – As the Africa Food Systems Forum (AFSF) 2025 opens its doors from…
Thirteen years after a landmark call for action, Africa has frameworks and pilots, but hunger is stubborn, diets are unaffordable, and climate finance is a rounding error. It’s time to stop debating and start delivering. By Anthony Muchoki August 31, 2025 In 2012, Kofi Annan laid out a clear agenda for Africa: invest in smallholders, build climate-smart systems, fix…
With over a billion Africans unable to afford a healthy diet, a major push at the Dakar summit focuses on de-risking agriculture through national insurance schemes and youth-led technology, aiming to protect the continent’s most vulnerable farmers from climate and market volatility. DAKAR, Senegal – As the Africa Food Systems Forum (AFSF) 2025 gets underway this week, a critical…
Over 15 years, the Africa Food Systems Forum has evolved from a bold idea into a powerhouse for agricultural transformation, mobilising billions in investment and now empowering the next generation to lead the charge. By Anthony Muchoki The Africa Food Systems Forum (AFSF) stands today as the continent’s most influential gathering on agriculture, a vibrant, dynamic platform that has…