African Agriculture and Food Systems
Dodoma, 20 September 2023 – In a significant step to enhance Tanzania’s position as an investment destination, President Samia Suluhu Hassan announced the impending launch of the “Tanzania Electronic Investment Window.” This integrated electronic system aims to provide investors a seamless experience by consolidating services from 12 government institutions. Speaking after the inauguration of the […]
For Kilimokwanza.org The World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) recently released its Seventh Annual Report on Antimicrobial Agents Intended for Use in Animals, shedding light on global trends, practices, and potential threats associated with the use of antimicrobials in the animal sector. The findings are not just crucial for the veterinary world, but they have […]
The recently released Africa Agricultural Status Report (AASR) for 2023, unveiled at the Africa Food Systems Forum in Tanzania, is nothing short of a milestone document for everyone concerned with the future of Africa’s agriculture and food security. With the continent grappling with systemic challenges, from outdated farming practices to poor infrastructure and limited financing, […]
The State and Future of Africa’s Food Systems A conversation with Dr. John M. Ulimwengu, a Senior Research Fellow at the International Food Policy Research Institute’s (IFPRI) Development Strategies and Governance Unit. John is currently working on mapping food systems in selected African countries. His research interests include poverty dynamics, agricultural productivity, and rural development. […]
Address by Her Excellency Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of the United Republic of Tanzania, following the ceremonial laying of the foundation stone for the Kilwa Masoko Fishing Port Project and the distribution of state-of-the-art boats to our dedicated fishermen on September 19, 2023. Translated from Kiswahili by Kilimokwanza.org team. First of all, I join […]
In an urgent call to bolster Africa’s food production and security, Kenyan President William Samoei Ruto, US Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen, and several other leaders convened at the World Economic Forum’s Sustainable Development Impact Summit 2023 on Monday. The leaders underscored the necessity of revitalizing value chains across the continent to rectify the […]
NAIROBI – In an ambitious move to strengthen Kenya’s food security, the Ministry of Agriculture & Livestock Development has unveiled its strategy to double the nation’s agricultural output by leveraging sustainable dryland farming practices. This groundbreaking initiative particularly focuses on the ASAL (Arid and Semi-Arid Land) counties, regions long identified as having considerable untapped potential. […]
In an address at the United Nations Headquarters on September 17, 2023, Dr. Agnes Kalibata, AGRA President , stood before an international audience to deliver a message of profound urgency and hope. Her speech, a clarion call for transformative action in Africa’s agri-food systems, marked a pivotal moment in the continent’s history. As a respected […]
By Anthony Muchoki In a compelling address, Dr. Agnes Kalibata, President of AGRA , shed light on the pressing need for a large-scale transformation of Africa’s agri-food systems. With urgency and passion, Dr. Kalibata detailed the challenges faced by the African continent and highlighted AGRA’s innovative roadmap to address these issues. She was speaking on […]
Harnessing the Sun: Tanzania’s Agriculture Revolution through Renewable Energy By Kilimokwanza.org correspondent In the vast plains of Tanzania, a quiet transformation is taking place. It’s not just the winds of change but the rays of the sun and the power of water propelling the East African nation’s agricultural heartbeat. Behind this change is an unexpected […]