June 26, 2023
by Kilimokwanza Africa
A warm and hearty hello from Tanzania, often fondly referred to as the vibrant heart of Africa! With immense pleasure and pride, I invite global citizens, organizations, and thought leaders to convene at the monumental Africa’s Food Systems Summit 2023 (AGRF 2023 Summit). Scheduled to unfold between the 5th and 8th of September 2023, this […]
June 25, 2023
by Kilimokwanza
Hadija Jabiri, Founder of GBRI(Eatfresh) and Agriedo Limited, recently visited the youth engaged in the BBT Program. Renowned for her work in transforming agriculture into a profitable venture, Jabiri shared her expertise with the young people eager to contribute to the agricultural sector in Tanzania. The visit, shared by Jabiri on her social media accounts, […]
June 24, 2023
by Kilimokwanza
Dar es Salaam: Empowering youth to enter the agricultural sector through sound policies and advanced technology has become a crucial agricultural agenda in the country. Hon. Hussein Bashe, the Minister of Agriculture, recently announced this at the opening of a stakeholder meeting organized by the African Agriculture Transformation Initiative (AATI). Minister Bashe also inaugurated the […]
June 24, 2023
by Kilimokwanza
Tanzania and Kenya, the two stalwart nations in the East African Community, have long been intertwined in a significant symbiotic trade relationship, particularly in the sphere of agriculture. The harmonious exchange of commodities between the two countries not only fortifies their economies but also caters to their population’s alimentary needs. This strong bilateral link, however, […]
June 22, 2023
by Kilimokwanza
Nairobi, Kenya – In a meeting with the Agriculture Sector Network (ASNET), Kenya’s Permanent Secretary, Kello Harsama, has been busy laying out the groundwork for the upcoming National Agriculture Summit, scheduled to be held at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi on July 4-5. The summit, themed “Leaving no One Behind: for Food […]
June 21, 2023
by Kilimokwanza
Dodoma, Tanzania – In a momentous announcement that has sent ripples of excitement through the agricultural community, Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Hussein Bashe, revealed that the long-awaited Kilimanjaro Malting Plant, nestled in the picturesque Kilimanjaro region, is poised to commence operations. This groundbreaking development is poised to bring substantial benefits to barley farmers nationwide and […]
June 21, 2023
by Africa Kilimo
Dr. Semira M. Beyana, a distinguished scientist and emerging leader, sometimes back spearheaded a transformative study that has the potential to revolutionize soybean production in Ethiopia. Collaborating with researchers SJ Jashwal, E Wolde-Meskel, and FD Dakora, Dr. Semira led a team in the study titled “Physiological and Molecular Characterization of Bradyrhizobial Isolates, Nodulating Soybean in […]
June 20, 2023
by Africa Kilimo
Dar es Salaam, June 20, 2023 The Bank of Tanzania has issued a public notice to remind residents of the United Republic of Tanzania about prohibiting using foreign currency for domestic payments. The Central Bank’s declaration, which was first made in August 2007 and reiterated in December 2017, aims to ensure the stability and integrity […]
June 20, 2023
by Kilimokwanza Africa
NAIROBI- In a concerted effort to advance the government’s Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA), the State Department of Livestock Production’s entire leadership convened a crucial meeting today with members of the President’s Economic Transformation Secretariat. The high-level gathering aimed to devise strategies to enhance the dairy, leather, and meat value chains, fostering increased production, value […]
June 20, 2023
by Kilimokwanza Africa
Nairobi, June 20, 2023 – In a historic development for trade relations, the European Union (EU) and Kenya have concluded negotiations for an ambitious Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) that aims to foster economic growth and sustainability. The agreement, hailed as the most significant EU trade deal with a developing country regarding sustainability provisions, particularly in […]