African Agriculture and Food Systems
First commercial shipment opens premium market for smallholder farmers Nairobi, December 30, 2025 – Kenya Airways Cargo flagged off the country’s first commercial shipment…
Kilimokwanza Report, 56, Dec 2025 This report provides an exhaustive analysis of the emergent aggregation models transforming agricultural value chains, focusing on the distinction…
At a landmark summit, Tanzania’s top agricultural council outlined a dual strategy: awaken the “sleeping giants” of dormant farms for a new youth corps,…
Kilimokwanza.org Report Executive Summary Tanzania’s agricultural sector represents a vast and dynamic economic landscape, a vibrant tapestry woven from the threads of more than…
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.…
DAR ES SALAAM – In a strategic move to cement its position as a leader in African horticulture, Tanzania officially launched the “Horti Logistica…
This KILIMOKWANZA.ORG report provides a comprehensive analysis of the “spinach” value chain in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. It begins by deconstructing the term “spinach,”…
The HoBIS 2025 Declaration: A ‘Tanzania Inc.’ Strategy is Unveiled The Horticulture Business and Investment Summit (HoBIS 2025), convened from November 12–13, 2025, in…
Section 1: Executive Summary The landscape of Value Chain Finance (VCF) in Kenya represents one of the most dynamic and pivotal arenas for economic…
Kilimokwanza.org Correspodent The world of agricultural science mourns the loss of one of its most formidable figures, Dr. Lusike Wasilwa, who passed away on…
Kilimokwanza Correspondent The air at Mtwara Port, thick with the salt of the Indian Ocean and the sweet, earthy scent of raw cashew nuts,…
Strategic Analysis of Smallholder Farmer Engagement and Demographic Projection across the Agricultural Growth Corridors of Tanzania (AGCOT): 2025–2030 Kilimokwanza.org Report 1. Executive Summary: The…
DODOMA, Tanzania – A recent high-profile visit by a delegation from the Norwegian Embassy in Tanzania, alongside representatives from the AGCOT Centre, has cast…
By Charles Mwangi Nyandarua County, nestled in the central highlands of Kenya, is undergoing a profound agricultural awakening. While it has long been known…
April 27, 2025, Dodoma Watch the Launch– In a historic move to revolutionize Tanzania’s agricultural sector, Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa today officially launched the Agricultural…
Public-Private Dialogue in Iringa Charts Path for Investment in Agriculture Logistics 📍 Sunset Hotel, Iringa – 14th March 2025 To enhance Tanzania’s position as…
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – In a heartfelt message to the people of Tanzania, Geoffrey Kirenga, CEO of the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of…
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Elizabeth Shumbusho The 2024 Africa Agriculture Status Report (AASR), titled “Harnessing the Private Sector for Food Systems Transformation in Africa,” spotlights Tanzania’s significant strides…
By Elizabeth Shumbusho, Kilimokwanza.org Contributor To bolster Tanzania’s food security, the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) has emerged as a key player, spearheading…
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – June 27, 2024 – Since September 2022, USAID’s Kilimo Tija initiative has spearheaded the transformation of Tanzania’s horticulture sector,…
Dodoma, Tanzania: In a strategic move to bolster domestic production and empower local industries, Tanzania has announced adjustments to the East African Community Common…
Kilimokwanza.org Team Tanzania’s horticultural industry has seen an impressive growth in production, recording a total of 8.43 million tons in the 2022/2023 period, up…