KILIMANJARO, TANZANIA – A total of 31 councils from the regions of Kilimanjaro, Arusha, Manyara, Dodoma, Singida, and Tabora have been equipped with tools to test soil health for farmers, notably the Soil Scanner. The distributed equipment includes soil scanners, tablets, printers, lamination machines, and computer sets. Speaking during the equipment distribution, the Representative from the President’s Office Regional…
The government will continue prioritizing the development of the agricultural sector as it is crucial for food security, economic growth, and national development. Dr. Jim Yonazi, the Permanent Secretary of the Prime Minister’s Office in charge of Policy, Parliament, and Coordination of Government Activities, made this statement on August 15, 2023, in Dar es Salaam while opening a Stakeholder…
Kilimokwanza.org Team The Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT), initiated as a Public-Private Partnership during the World Economic Forum Africa Summit in Dar es Salaam in 2010, is ambitiously aiming to significantly boost soybean production. By 2025, SAGCOT is targeting an output exceeding 50,000 tonnes of soybeans, a substantial increase from the current production range of 5,000 to…
Kilimokwanza.org recently had the privilege of engaging in a rich conversation with Mr. Boaz Blackie Keizire, the distinguished Head of the Africa Food Prize Secretariat. In this insightful discussion, Mr. Keizire shared his perspectives on a wide range of topics centered around the Africa Food Prize’s role in elevating the heroes of African agriculture, its milestones, challenges, and vision…
Africa, a continent with unmatched potential, is at a pivotal juncture. With vast tracts of arable land, a young and energetic workforce, and the fervor to make a change, the continent is set to rewrite its own narrative in agriculture and food systems. As Mr. Amath Pathé Sene, the Managing Director of the Africa Food Systems Forum, opined during…
Kilimokwanza.org team What can be achieved in two years for the national good? SAGCOT technocrats, in collaboration with a broad network of partners, are committed to bridging the gap in soybean production – elevating it from 20,000 to over 50,000 tonnes – to satisfy domestic demands. As 2023 draws to a close, the horizon of 2024/25 looms near. A…
Determined to invigorate Tanzania’s private sector, the Tanzania Private Sector Foundation (TPSF) has unveiled its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), John Ulanga. Renowned for his seasoned expertise as an economist and accomplished business leader, Ulanga steps into this pivotal role, succeeding Raphael Maganga, who adeptly led the foundation since 2017. Ulanga’s illustrious career has been marked by impactful roles…
In the heart of Tanzania’s industrial revolution, a rising star is making waves – Dr. Cecilia Rolence China. A multi-faceted pioneer – researcher, inventor, and lecturer – Dr. China is transforming the country’s leather industry with her eco-friendly and innovative solutions. Honoured as a top 15 contender in AGRA’s Women Agripreneurs of the Year Awards (WAYA) 2023 for Female…
Kilimokwanza.org stands steadfast in its support for the sentiments expressed by Vice President His Excellency Dr. Philip Mpango during the National Nane Nane Exhibitions held in Mbeya on August 1, 2023. We echo his emphasis on prioritising agricultural research and protecting dedicated land from invasion and misuse, recognizing it as a lifeline for the country’s self-sufficiency in food and…
In an address at the United Nations Food Systems Summit 2023, Agnes Kalibata, the president of the AGRA, highlighted the critical need for substantial investment in transforming Africa’s food systems. Kalibata’s speech underscored the dire consequences of underinvestment in this sector, which continues to plague African nations with escalating hunger and poverty. Kalibata pointed out a stark disparity in…