African Agriculture and Food Systems
In an address to the global community, Ildephonse Musafiri, Rwanda’s Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources, laid out a stark warning and a call to action regarding the future of environmental sustainability. Musafiri’s statement, “Without a change in people’s mindset, long-term sustainability in any attempt at protecting our planet will be unachievable,” underscores a critical […]
Mr. Osamu Kubota, Vice President of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), recently paid a visit to Dr. Agnes Kalibata, the President of AGRA and the Special Envoy of the UN Secretary-General for the 2021 Food Systems Summit. This meeting underscored a deepening partnership aimed at fostering sustainable agricultural practices across the continent. AGRA, an […]
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – The Board of Directors of the Tanzania Private Sector Foundation (TPSF) has officially announced the appointment of Mr. Raphael Maganga as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective from 1st February 2024. This significant appointment marks a new chapter in TPSF’s journey towards bolstering the private sector’s role in Tanzania’s economic […]
Kilimokwanza.org In Morogoro, a revolution in agriculture is underway. Clove farming, once a modest part of the region’s diverse agricultural sector, is now set to take center stage. This transformation was marked by a significant event on January 25, 2024, where Dr. Ally Musa Ally, the Regional Administrative Secretary of Morogoro, led a pivotal meeting […]
Kilimokwanza.org Team At the recent World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, Tanzanian Vice-President Dr. Philip Mpango hailed the successes of the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) in revolutionizing the country’s agricultural sector. Speaking on the sidelines of the event, Dr. Mpango emphasized the importance of expanding and enhancing agricultural infrastructure […]
Kilimokwanza.org Team Tanzania’s tea sector, through the Dar es Salaam Tea Auctions, has begun to carve out a significant niche in the global tea market. Despite initial fluctuations, with the second auction doubling the average price per kg from the first, and the third seeing a decrease in sales volume while maintaining price stability, there […]
Kilimokwanza.org team The Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) is spearheading a transformative initiative that promises to revolutionize the Tanzanian livestock sector by dramatically reducing animal feed costs. This ambitious endeavour, conducted in partnership with the Tanzanian government, the Netherlands Embassy, and various other stakeholders, aims to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of livestock […]
Nairobi- Hon. Jonathan Mueke, CBS, recently officiated Kenchic’s adoption of a solar power system at their processing plant in Kilimambogo, Thika. This significant move not only underlines Kenchic’s commitment to environmental stewardship but also marks a strategic step in reducing production costs. The adoption of solar energy is in line with Kenya’s Bottom Up Economic […]
Dar es Salaam: As we delve deeper into the transformative journey of Tanzania’s agricultural sector, we turn our attention to the visionary leader, Geoffrey Kirenga, CEO of the Agricultural Growth Corridors of Tanzania (AGCOT). Formerly known as SAGCOT, AGCOT’s expanded mission reflects the growing ambitions of Tanzania’s agricultural landscape. In an interview with WazoHuru Media, […]
By Neema Munisi The recent announcement of the partnership between the Eastern Africa Grain Council (EAGC) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), under its Economic Recovery and Reform Activity (ERRA) program, is not just a news event – it’s a beacon of hope and a testament to the potential of strategic alliances […]