December 28, 2023
by Africa Kilimo
KiliMokwanza.org Team East Africa faces a severe and escalating hunger crisis. This complex emergency, driven by a confluence of factors, is affecting millions of lives. Accurate figures are challenging to pinpoint due to the evolving nature of the crisis, but current estimates are profoundly concerning. The Magnitude of the Crisis Current Estimates Country-Specific Analysis Understanding […]
December 28, 2023
by Africa Kilimo
Kilimokwanza.org Team Exceptional Leadership and National Recognition As an affirmation of her exceptional leadership skills and significant contributions towards driving forward the development of the agriculture sector (poultry) in Tanzania, Elizabeth Swai, the dynamic Managing Director of AKM Glitters Company Limited and founder of Voice of Agriculture Media in Tanzania, has been honoured with the […]
December 28, 2023
by Africa Kilimo
Book Title: CALA Impact: African Food Systems – Champions Forging Innovative Pathways Authors: Collated by Anthony Muchoki, Linnet Nyambura, Daniel Momanyi, and Dr. Apollos Nwafor CALA Impact: African Food Systems – Champions Forging Innovative Pathways” is an inspiring book that spotlights the transformative efforts in Africa’s agricultural sector. This collection, brought to you by the […]
December 26, 2023
by Kilimo Tanzania
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – Kilimokwanza.org To stabilize the maize market and ensure food security, the Tanzanian government has initiated the second phase of its maize purchasing program, offering a rate of Tsh 700 (US$2.90) per kilogram. This price significantly surpasses the current market rate of Tsh 500, representing a substantial boost for maize farmers. […]
December 26, 2023
by Kilimo Tanzania
Kilimokwanza.org Team – Bagbara Tanko, the Head of Public Relations Officer at Ghana’s Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA), has been honored with the Best Public Relations Officer in Feature Writing award for 2023. This accolade was presented at the prestigious 4th Government Public Relations Officers Excellence Awards in Accra, acknowledging her outstanding contribution to […]
December 25, 2023
by Kilimo Tanzania
Pioneering a New Era in Tanzanian Agriculture DODOMA — The Dodoma region in Tanzania is poised to set a new benchmark in agricultural productivity and sustainability. This promising development comes in the wake of positive assertions from Dodoma Regional Commissioner, Rosemary Senyamule, who has recently spotlighted the region’s potential to significantly boost its food crop […]
December 24, 2023
by Africa Kilimo
Kilimokwanza.org team The year 2023 marked a pivotal moment for East Africa’s agriculture sector, deeply rooted in a history of resilience and innovation. As we reflect on the year, we explore significant events across themes like climate adaptation, technological progress, policy shifts, and agribusiness expansion. 1. The Locust Threat and its Aftermath: Early 2023 saw […]
December 23, 2023
by Africa Kilimo
Tanzania’s Minister of Agriculture, Hon Hussein Bashe, addresses the evolution of Tanzania’s agricultural sector on December 18, 2023, at the Ministry of Agriculture’s local investors’ conference in Dar es Salaam, held at the Serena Hotel. The conference was aptly themed ‘Empowering Our Own.’ His abridged speech was captured by the Kilimokwanza.org team. Acknowledgements and Opening […]
December 22, 2023
by Africa Kilimo
By Anthony Muchoki In the realm of global agriculture policy, Hussein Mohammed Bashe, Tanzania’s Minister of Agriculture, is often likened to Akinwumi A. Adesina, the former Nigerian Minister of Agriculture (2011 to 2015) and current President of the African Development Bank. Adesina’s term as Nigeria’s Minister of Agriculture was marked by a transformative approach that […]
December 22, 2023
by Africa Kilimo
By Anthony Muchoki The Minister of Agriculture, Hon Hussein Bashe, has taken a definitive stance as Tanzania embarks on a transformative journey towards advanced and efficient commercial farming practices. Emphasizing the government’s strategy for inclusive growth and sustainable development, Bashe has spearheaded the ‘Empowering Our Own’ initiative, focusing on bolstering citizens and local businesses and […]