Kilimokwanza.org Team Bujumbura, Burundi In a move to bolster regional trade, the East African Community (EAC) Secretariat, in collaboration with TradeMark Africa, today launched an innovative mobile application designed to dismantle Non-Tariff Barriers (NTBs) – the EAC NTBs App. This pioneering application promises to transform the trade landscape of the region by simplifying the reporting, monitoring, and resolution of…

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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia In a new milestone for African agriculture, 78 emerging leaders have successfully graduated from the esteemed Centre for African Leaders in Agriculture (CALA) programme, hosted by AGRA. This ceremony, held in Addis Ababa, marks the second cohort to complete the program, following the first virtual graduation in 2022. The graduates, representing a diverse mix from public,…

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Kilimokwanza.org News Team In a significant advancement for agricultural research, the IPK Leibniz-Institut in Germany has announced a fully-funded PhD position in plant breeding. This opportunity is part of the ambitious Legume Generation project, emphasizing omics-based strategies for breeding legumes. The appointed PhD student will engage in cutting-edge research, analyzing complex datasets and contributing to genome-aided breeding approaches. This…

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In the dynamic landscape of Tanzania, where agriculture meets modernity, the words of Rosemary Senyamule, Dodoma’s Regional Commissioner, resonate with a profound call for change. This feature, presented by KilimoKwanza.org, explores Senyamule’s determined effort to confront gender-based violence (GBV) in the region. Her address is not just a report of facts; it’s a narrative of hope, struggle, and the…

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6th December 2023 In a compelling address at the COP28 Food Systems Pavilion Session, AGRA’s Board Chair, H.E. Hailemariam Dessalegn, emphasized the critical link between youth, land rights, and territories in Africa. The dialogue shed light on the challenges faced by the continent’s youth in accessing land, securing decent employment, and promoting sustainable agricultural practices. Dessalegn began by highlighting…

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Rwanda’s food systems landscape is brimming with potential, even in the face of limited natural resources. This is largely attributable to the Rwandan Government’s steadfast commitment to escalating the development of its agricultural sector,” asserts Alphonsine Vedasto Mutako. With a deep-seated interest in agricultural development, she keenly observes the vast possibilities and obstacles that pervade Rwanda’s agricultural landscape. Mutako…

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Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: The Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) has released its 2019 Annual Report, showcasing a year of remarkable achievements in transforming Tanzania’s agricultural landscape. The report details significant financial investments, policy reforms, and the adoption of sustainable practices, underlining SAGCOT’s commitment to revolutionizing agriculture in the region. Key Financial Achievements: The 2019 report reveals…

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