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Solving the Potato Paradox: A Strategic Blueprint for Kenya’s Value Chain Transformation

October 9, 2025
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Kilimokwanza.org Section 1: Executive Summary Kenya faces a significant economic and food security challenge encapsulated in its “Potato Paradox”: a nation with a burgeoning consumer demand for potatoes, particularly for processed products like french fries and crisps, that is chronically unable to meet this demand with its domestic supply. This report presents a comprehensive analysis of this paradox, identifying…

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The Global and African Groundnut Value Chain: Dynamics, Markets, and Strategic Pathways

August 10, 2025
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Executive Summary Groundnuts, a high-value legume crop, are fundamental to food security, nutrition, and rural livelihoods globally, particularly across Africa. This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the groundnut value chain, detailing its stages, key actors, and specific dynamics within African nations, alongside an examination of the global market for value-added products such as peanut oil, peanut butter, roasted…

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Commercial Farming in Nyandarua County, Kenya: An In-Depth Analysis

June 3, 2025
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By Kilimokwanza.org Team  I. Executive Summary: Agriculture forms the backbone of Nyandarua County’s economy, significantly contributing to household incomes and employing a majority of the population. This report provides a comprehensive analysis of commercial farming in the region, highlighting the dominance of potato and dairy production alongside a growing horticultural sector. While the county benefits from fertile soils and…

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AGCOT: The Future of Tanzania’s Agricultural Evolution

May 2, 2025
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The transformation of SAGCOT into AGCOT, launched on April 27, 2025, and briefed to President Samia Suluhu Hassan on April 28, represents a nationwide scaling of Tanzania’s agricultural success. AGCOT builds on SAGCOT’s achievements—$6.34 billion in investments, 1 million farmers reached, and 253,000 jobs—and extends its impact to new corridors under the Agriculture Master Plan 2050, aiming to revolutionize…

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Tanzania’s Mango Revolution: A Deep Dive into the New Push for Growth

January 9, 2025
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| Africa, Features, Research, SAGCOT/AGCOT, Tanzania

Kilimokwanza.org Correpondent Tanzania, renowned for its rich culture and stunning landscapes, is also home to a thriving mango industry. While mangoes have long been cultivated in the country, a renewed emphasis on the subsector is set to drive remarkable progress, positioning Tanzania to become a global leader in mango production. This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the factors…

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Bottlenecks in Africa’s Food Distribution System: Whither the Future?

January 1, 2025
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Juma Msafiri Africa, a continent with significant agricultural potential, faces the persistent challenge of ensuring food security for its growing population. While progress has been made in food production, the continent’s food distribution system remains a critical bottleneck, hindering efforts to alleviate hunger and malnutrition. This research delves into the complex web of challenges that impede efficient food distribution…

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Irish Potato Cultivation in Tanzania: Unveiling the Regions with Year-Round Harvests

December 18, 2024
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| Africa, Research, SAGCOT/AGCOT, Tanzania

Juma Msafiri Tanzania, a land of diverse landscapes and agricultural abundance, holds a prominent position as one of the largest potato producers in Sub-Saharan Africa 1. While Irish potatoes are cultivated across various regions, certain areas stand out because they support two harvests annually. This article delves into the specific regions and practices that enable this remarkable feat, drawing…

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Business Case for Common Beans in Tanzania

November 6, 2024
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Kilimokwanza.org Team Common beans are fundamental to Tanzania’s agricultural landscape, contributing immensely to food security, nutrition, and economic stability for approximately 5.8 million rural households. As Africa’s top producer and the seventh globally, Tanzania harvests 1.2 million tons of beans annually. The demand for these beans encompasses both local consumption and regional exports, substantially boosting income and trade. Through…

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