January 4, 2024
by Africa Kilimo
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 practices, economic growth in rural areas, and justice for distressed and discriminated farmers. As the world steps into 2024, the USDA, under Secretary Vilsack’s leadership, renews its commitment to intensify investments […]
January 3, 2024
by Kilimo Tanzania
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 Executive Officer of SAGCOT Centre Ltd. He shares his insights on why this area is a must-visit destination. “Tanzania’s Rungwe District in the Mbeya Region is a hidden gem,” notes Mr. […]
January 1, 2024
by Africa Kilimo
In an effort to transform food systems globally, a new and inspiring program for early career professionals has been launched, offering a unique opportunity to accelerate food systems solutions in the Global South. This program, generously supported by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), is a call to action for those […]
January 1, 2024
by Africa Kilimo
In the lush landscapes of Nakuru, Kenya, Wangui Waweru, an enterprising woman, founded the Gold Dust Snail Farm six years ago. Her journey into the world of mollusks began in 2017, sparked by an accidental tasting of snail meat. This experience, initially met with trepidation, burgeoned into a deep interest, leading Wangui to explore the […]
December 29, 2023
by Africa Kilimo
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 set of business opportunities. The crisis, driven by a combination of factors like drought, conflict, and economic instability, has opened avenues for various actors to contribute positively while potentially benefiting economically. […]
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 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
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 Service, is poised to launch its sugar products into the market. This follows the successful completion of its machinery trials, marking a pivotal stride towards Tanzania’s self-sufficiency in sugar production and […]
December 22, 2023
by Africa Kilimo
Nairobi, Kenya – December 22, 2023 Diamond Trust Bank Kenya Limited, commonly known as DTB, has announced its revised tariff schedule for the year 2023. The bank, headquartered at the DTB Centre on Mombasa Road in Nairobi, revealed changes in transaction fees and service charges that will affect its customers. The new tariff, which came […]
December 21, 2023
by Kilimokwanza Africa
Mombasa, Kenya – In a move to support smallholder tea farmers, the Kenyan Ministry of Agriculture & Livestock Development, led by Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi, has initiated the distribution of the second consignment of subsidized fertilizer at the Port of Mombasa. This substantial shipment, consisting of over 45,000 metric tons (equivalent to 900,000 bags) of […]