African Agriculture and Food Systems
Research reports
The African Food Outlook 2026–2027
Kilimokwanza.org 2026- R6 The history of Egerton University serves as a profound microcosm of the larger socio-economic and political shifts that characterized East Africa…
Maida Waziri: The Case for Cottage Industry in Tanzania
Kilimokwanza.org R7 The African digital narrative of the mid-2020s is dominated by a bipolar hegemony: the “Silicon Savannah” of Kenya and the “Yabacon Valley”…
Kilimokwanza.org 2026- R4 Tanzania is embarking on a landmark transformation of its agricultural sector, transitioning from a successful regional pilot to a comprehensive national…
Kilimokwanza.org 2026- R2 1. Introduction: The Global and Regional Imperative The final decade of the 20th century marked a pivotal transition in the global…
Kilimokwanza.org Paper No. 1 – January 2026 1. Macro-Economic Context and Sector Performance 1.1 Introduction: The Dual-Economy Transition The agricultural economy of Zanzibar is…
Kilimokwanza.org 2026- R1 1. Executive Summary The 2024-2025 period represents a pivotal juncture for the food systems of East Africa, characterized by a divergent…
1. Introduction: The Anatomy of a Market Failure The global spice trade, a complex nexus of botanical vulnerability, geopolitical shifting, and climatic volatility, is…
Kilimokwanza.org Report 52, Dec, 2025 The Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) represents one of Africa’s most ambitious and sustained experiments in public-private…
Strategic Assessment of the Tanzanian Soybean Sector: Market Dynamics, Genetic Innovation, and the Operational Footprint of Sange Agro-Seed Company Ltd. Kilimokwanza.org Report 1. Introduction:…
Kilimokwanza.org Report 1. Executive Summary and Geospatial Context This comprehensive feasibility study evaluates the agricultural potential of the specific geolocated site designated ‘X99C+34, Nyahururu,…
Kilimokwanza.org Report 1. Executive Landscape and Historical Genesis The narrative of Kenya’s horticultural development is intrinsically linked to the evolution of its seed systems.…
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…
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…
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 transformation of SAGCOT into AGCOT, launched on April 27, 2025, and briefed to President Samia Suluhu Hassan on April 28, represents a nationwide…
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…
Juma Msafiri Africa, a continent with significant agricultural potential, faces the persistent challenge of ensuring food security for its growing population. While progress has…
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…
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…
Tanzania has long been recognized for its diverse agricultural output, but its rising prominence as a global bean producer is remarkable. Despite the average…