African Agriculture and Food Systems
Address by Her Excellency Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of the United Republic of Tanzania, following the ceremonial laying of the foundation stone for the Kilwa Masoko Fishing Port Project and the distribution of state-of-the-art boats to our dedicated fishermen on September 19, 2023. Translated from Kiswahili by Kilimokwanza.org team. First of all, I join […]
In an urgent call to bolster Africa’s food production and security, Kenyan President William Samoei Ruto, US Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen, and several other leaders convened at the World Economic Forum’s Sustainable Development Impact Summit 2023 on Monday. The leaders underscored the necessity of revitalizing value chains across the continent to rectify the […]
USAID Administrator Samantha Power and Anne Beathe Tvinnereim, the Norwegian Minister of International Development, have jointly introduced a groundbreaking multi-donor fund. This initiative targets the provision of essential financial support to small-and medium-sized agricultural businesses (agri-SMEs) across Africa. This ambitious project, backed by the United States Congress, will see USAID contribute an initial sum of […]
NAIROBI – In an ambitious move to strengthen Kenya’s food security, the Ministry of Agriculture & Livestock Development has unveiled its strategy to double the nation’s agricultural output by leveraging sustainable dryland farming practices. This groundbreaking initiative particularly focuses on the ASAL (Arid and Semi-Arid Land) counties, regions long identified as having considerable untapped potential. […]
By Anthony Muchoki In a compelling address, Dr. Agnes Kalibata, President of AGRA , shed light on the pressing need for a large-scale transformation of Africa’s agri-food systems. With urgency and passion, Dr. Kalibata detailed the challenges faced by the African continent and highlighted AGRA’s innovative roadmap to address these issues. She was speaking on […]
Mtwara, Tanzania, September 17, 2023 – In a forward-looking initiative aimed at economic growth and youth empowerment, the Minister for Livestock and Fisheries, Hon. Abdallah Ulega, has unveiled plans to optimize the Nangaramo Livestock Farm in Mtwara. The central focus is the introduction of the BBT program, a progressive step to give the youth from […]
In the vibrant heartlands of Tanzania, a green revolution is sprouting roots. Spearheaded by the sixth administration under the dynamic leadership of President Samia Suluhu Hassan, Tanzania is on the verge of an agricultural renaissance. Minister for Agriculture, Hussein M Bashe delineates the government’s ambitious plan to synergize agriculture with technology, promising not just a […]
In a remarkable move towards transforming the economic landscape of Tanzania, President Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan is set to make history. Come September 19, 2023, she will inaugurate the construction of the Kilwa Masoko Fishing Port, a pivotal milestone given that such an initiative hasn’t been taken since the nation’s independence. This significant news was […]
In the lush landscapes of Handeni district in the Tanga region lies Msomera, a village poised to be more than just a name on a map. As Hon. Abdallah Ulega, the Tanzanian Minister of Livestock and Fisheries, strolled through its vibrant community, it became clear that Msomera is on the verge of a renaissance. A […]
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – Dr. Ed Mabaya, a renowned agricultural economist and researcher, emphasized the need for a holistic approach to tackle Africa’s pressing food insecurity issues. Speaking at the CALA Leadership Forum during the AGRF2023 summit, Mabaya introduced the acronym “SPEAR” – representing Sustainability, Productivity, Empowerment, Adaptation, and Resilience. He stressed that these […]