October 24, 2023
by Kilimokwanza Africa
By Elizabeth Shumbusho A groundbreaking announcement emerged from the Africa Food Systems Summit 2023 in Tanzania as Hon Hussein Bashe, the Minister of Agriculture, pledged 5,000 acres of land to a poultry entrepreneur, Elizabeth Swai, the Managing Director of AKM Glitters Co Limited. This promise comes as a game-changer in the country’s efforts to bolster its […]
October 24, 2023
by Africa Kilimo
TANZANIA – The Tanzanian food commodity market is displaying varied price shifts. Recent months have predominantly shown a drop in prices, a trend linked to the influx from the latest harvest season. That said, the price dip isn’t universal. Beans in specific locales like Dodoma and Moshi have seen price hikes of 1.87% and 2.7% […]
October 22, 2023
by Kilimokwanza Africa
Nairobi — In a move set to benefit over 650,000 smallholder tea farmers, Kenya’s Ministry of Agriculture & Livestock Development (MALD) declared a subsidy for fertilizer. The first consignment, a 47,800 MT of NPK fertilizer, has already docked at the Kenya Ports Authority in Mombasa. Driving Down Costs Designed as a response to the escalating […]
October 22, 2023
by Africa Kilimo
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – In a historical and transformative move, the Tanzania Port Authority (TPA) has signed three distinct investment and operational contracts for the Dar es Salaam port with the renowned global port operator, DP World. The event was graced by His Excellency, the President of Tanzania, Vice President, and other government officials […]
October 21, 2023
by Africa Kilimo
NAIROBI: Following President William Ruto’s recent inauguration of the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) programme, the farming community, a cornerstone of Kenya’s economy, awaits the potential ripple effects. With a health facility for every 5,000 Kenyans promised, there’s a palpable air of optimism. However, the road ahead is not without its hurdles. Farmers, routinely exposed to […]
October 20, 2023
by Kilimo Tanzania
DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA — In a bid to bolster competitiveness and enhance farmer revenues, Tanzania’s Minister of Agriculture, Honorable Hussein Bashe, elaborated on President Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan’s plans to add value to cashew and sesame crops. The President directed the establishment of an industrial cluster dedicated to these crops in the Maranje region, […]
October 20, 2023
by Africa Kilimo
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: Tanzania is poised to scale up its agriculture and food systems by leveraging the proven success of the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) model. The SAGCOT corridor contributes to over 60% of the country’s food crop production, despite covering only a third of the country. Now, following a directive […]
October 20, 2023
by Kilimokwanza Africa
Dar es Salaam – The East Africa College of Business (EACB) in Dar es Salaam, together with PM Netherland, recently hosted a dedicated training event for Tanzanian entrepreneurs active in the livestock and animal feed domain. Under the expert guidance of Dr Deogatus Mbona, attendees grasped the integral relationship between feed quality and animal well-being. […]
October 20, 2023
by Africa Kilimo
Nairobi, October 20, 2023 In a strategic move to bolster its tea industry, Kenya has unveiled an ambitious plan to provide subsidized fertilizer to more than 650,000 smallholder tea farmers. This game-changing initiative gained momentum as a substantial shipment of 47,800 metric tons of NPK fertilizer arrived at the Port of Mombasa on October 18. […]
October 20, 2023
by Kenya News
Nairobi, October 20, 2023 – Importers and exporters in Kenya are set to face higher expenses for cargo clearance services, following the announcement by the country’s clearing and forwarding agents to implement minimum charges starting December 1, 2023. The move is expected to impact the cost of doing business for a wide range of industries, […]