African Agriculture and Food Systems
By Amath Pathe Sene Visit any local market in a rural locale, and you’ll encounter women vendors showcasing baskets brimming with fresh produce and…
Mireille Kazungu, a young woman from Nyabihu District, Rwanda, was one of the 22 young minds who were recently trained in diverse areas of…
By Anthony.muchoki@gmail.com Zimbabwe, a nation blessed with a diverse range of agricultural products, is turning a new leaf in its pursuit of economic development.…
By Japhet Laizer Agriculture in Africa has the potential to satisfy not only its own domestic food but also those of the rest of…
NAIROBI, Kenya – The Kenya National Farmers’ Federation (KENAFF) has once again emphasized the significant role smallholder farmers play in bolstering global food systems.…
Kilimokwanza.org team Achieving Food Security in Malawi: A Journey from Fields to Policy On a sprawling farm in central Malawi, Agness, a 42-year-old farmer,…
NAIROBI: Kenya has witnessed an encouraging agricultural surge, driving significant economic expansion in the second quarter. However, with threats from livestock diseases looming large,…
25 Insights: Why Agriculture in Africa and Food Systems Could Be the Continent’s Most Important Sector By Anthony.Muchoki@gmail.com Africa has always been intrinsically linked…
MTWARA – Regional leaders from Mtwara, Ruvuma, and Lindi have agreed to export raw cashews using the Mtwara Port when the cashew season commences…
By Neema Munisi, agribusiness expert One of the most underappreciated grains in Tanzania is the sorghum. Known for its resilience and adaptability, this grain…
In Tunduru district, the fields gleam with the shimmer of mature pigeon peas. Once overlooked and underpriced, these tiny legumes, dubbed locally as the…
Kilimokwanza.org Correspondent Amid the tranquil landscapes of Tanzania, the distant sounds of clucking chickens might not just be another element of rural life. For…
Blantyre, Malawi – Executive Director of ActionAid Malawi, Pamela Kuwali, participated as a panelist at the African Development Bank Group (AFDB) High-Level Policy Dialogue,…
AGRA – Sustainably Growing Africa’s Food Systems, a leading organization dedicated to the progressive enhancement of Africa’s food systems, is making impactful advancements in…
Flashback: The President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Hon. Samia Suluhu Hassan, launching the African Food System platform today, March 17, 2023, at…
In a land blessed with expansive fertile terrain and rich natural resources, it comes as a surprise that Tanzania imports between 90-92% of its…
The Deputy Minister of Livestock and Fisheries, Hon. Alexander Mnyeti, has stated that the government continues to implement the school milk drinking program with…
Kilimokwanza.org Team In a bid to maintain top-tier quality for animal feeds produced within Tanzania, Hon. Abdallah Ulega, the Minister for Livestock and Fisheries,…
By the kilimokwanza.org Team In a paradox that starkly highlights the ironies of Africa’s agricultural sector, a startling revelation has come to the fore:…
Joseph Migunda, the Director of TAPBDS says that collaboration with AGRA provides a blueprint for how symbiotic relationships can reshape and rejuvenate the entire…
AGRA, an organization committed to sustainably improving Africa’s food systems, is drawing attention to the alarming statistics surrounding global food waste and the resulting…
In light of the recent AU Summit, Otieno Panya, a Sustainable Supply Chain Management Scholar at Jomo Kenyatta University (JKUAT), elaborates on the indispensable…
*Insights from Dr Joel L. Meliyo, soil scientist By Anthony Muchoki & Beda Msimbe Soil acidity in Tanzania is an ominous issue impeding agricultural…
KIBITI, Mkoa wa Pwani, 26th September 2023 – On August 4th, 2023, in recognition of her outstanding efforts in community service, Herieth Balagaye was…