African Agriculture and Food Systems
*How TAMFI and Water.org are Democratizing Access to Clean Water and Sanitation in Tanzania Kilimokwanza.org team In the heart of Tanzania, where the equatorial sun hangs heavy in the sky and the path to the nearest water source is often fraught with difficulty, a revolution is quietly underway. Access to clean water and basic sanitation […]
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania, August 29, 2023 – In a significant step towards improving water accessibility and sanitation in Tanzania, the Tanzania Association of Microfinance Institutions (TAMFI) applauded the efforts of microfinance institutions for channelling financial resources to households and SMEs to procure essential water and sanitation equipment. “By extending financial assistance to over five […]
By Amath Pathe Sene Africa stands at a critical juncture in its history, as it faces the twin challenges of climate changeand food security. As global temperatures rise and weather patterns become increasinglyunpredictable, the continent’s agricultural systems are under threat, as they are forced to bearthe brunt of severe droughts, floods, and heat waves. Once […]
The recent announcement by Tanzania’s Minister of Livestock and Fisheries, Abdallah Ulega, represents a pivotal step toward what could be a paradigm shift in how countries approach food security, particularly in Africa. With a suite of multi-pronged strategies designed to boost food production and accelerate exports, Tanzania is positioning itself as a vanguard for change. […]
In Dar Es Salaam, an unprecedented gathering underscores the urgency and the opportunity facing East and Southern Africa (ESA) in rice cultivation. As Mr. Gerald Mweli, the Permanent Secretary of the Tanzanian Ministry of Agriculture, officiates the Rice Breeding Innovations (RBI) Partners’ Annual Meeting, it’s time to reflect on the magnitude of what lies ahead. […]
Africa stands on the verge of transformative change, as it prepares to leverage its agricultural and food systems to ignite sustainable growth and alleviate poverty. Mr. Amath Pathé Sene, the Managing Director of the Africa Food Systems Forum, based in Rwanda, is leading this effort. Recently, Anthony Muchoki and Lilian Pius Ekonga were fortunate enough […]
The imminent Africa Food Systems Forum 2023 in Dar es Salaam, elucidated by the Honourable Minister Hussein Bashe, promises to be a watershed moment in the global discourse on food systems. Anticipated outcomes include cementing Africa’s leadership in this arena, innovative collaborations, and the generation of actionable insights tailored for the continent’s unique challenges, with […]
By Kilimokwanza.org In the vast plains of Tanzania, a quiet revolution is brewing. The call to modernize, enhance, and fortify the nation’s agricultural backbone is growing louder. And taking the lead in this movement is an unexpected player – Dodoma Cement. Historically, Tanzania’s agricultural sector relied heavily on traditional practices – rain-dependent farming, use of […]
The Tanzanian government, echoing the sentiments of its citizens, has always recognized the agricultural sector’s immense potential. It’s a beacon of hope, a source of sustenance, and a driver of the nation’s economic engine. On August 15, 2023, in the bustling city of Dar es Salaam, the government once again reinforced its commitment to the […]
Kilimokwanza.org correspodent Tanzania’s rise in Tanzania food system economic landscape can be attributed to various factors, one of the most significant being the Southern Agriculture Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT). Since its inception in 2010, SAGCOT has been a cornerstone for the country’s burgeoning agricultural sector, pivotal in increasing production, ensuring food security, and alleviating […]