African Agriculture and Food Systems
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As the sun rises over the Rift Valley, casting a golden light on sprawling fields, a local farmer begins his day. Amidst the rolling…
Kilimokwanza.org Team U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack has outlined the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) ambitious plans for 2024, focusing on climate-focused…
Tanzania is a nation blessed with abundant natural resources, diverse landscapes, and a climate ideal for agriculture. Tanzania, often referred to as the “breadbasket…
Kilimokwanza.org team Tanzania’s Rungwe District, in the Mbeya Region, has immense, yet largely untapped, potential for agro-tourism, according to Mr Geoffrey Kirenga, the Chief…
DAR ES SALAAM: In a strategic move to bolster Tanzania’s agricultural sector, the inclusion of the CEO of the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of…
In an effort to transform food systems globally, a new and inspiring program for early career professionals has been launched, offering a unique opportunity…
Dear Esteemed Friends, Partners, and Allies in Agricultural Progress, As the first light of 2024 touches the fertile soils of our beloved continent, we…
In the lush landscapes of Nakuru, Kenya, Wangui Waweru, an enterprising woman, founded the Gold Dust Snail Farm six years ago. Her journey into…
KilimoKwanza.org Editorial In an era where sustainable agriculture is not just a necessity but a mandate, Tanzania is witnessing a remarkable transformation in its…
By Anthony Muchoki As the clock struck 10 PM on the 15th of July, 2023, in Dar es Salaam, a profound chapter in Tanzania’s…
Kilimokwanza.org team The hunger crisis in East Africa, impacting over 52 million people, is not only a humanitarian catastrophe but also presents a unique…
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…
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…
Book Title: CALA Impact: African Food Systems – Champions Forging Innovative Pathways Authors: Collated by Anthony Muchoki, Linnet Nyambura, Daniel Momanyi, and Dr. Apollos…
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – Kilimokwanza.org To stabilize the maize market and ensure food security, the Tanzanian government has initiated the second phase of…
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…
Pioneering a New Era in Tanzanian Agriculture DODOMA — The Dodoma region in Tanzania is poised to set a new benchmark in agricultural productivity…
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…
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…
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,…
KilimoKwanza.org Team In Morogoro, Tanzania, the Mkulazi Sugar Factory, a groundbreaking joint venture by the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) and the Tanzania Prisons…
Nairobi, Kenya – December 22, 2023 Diamond Trust Bank Kenya Limited, commonly known as DTB, has announced its revised tariff schedule for the year…
By Anthony Muchoki The Minister of Agriculture, Hon Hussein Bashe, has taken a definitive stance as Tanzania embarks on a transformative journey towards advanced…
Mombasa, Kenya – In a move to support smallholder tea farmers, the Kenyan Ministry of Agriculture & Livestock Development, led by Cabinet Secretary Mithika…