African Agriculture and Food Systems
With an unwavering passion for agricultural transformation, Mr. Audax Rukonge is a dynamic leader and he was the Executive Director of the Agricultural Non-State Actors Forum (ANSAF) from 2013 to 2022. He is committed to harnessing the sector’s immense potential, particularly for smallholder producers, women, and youth. At ANSAF, he proved a driving force in […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
MERU, Kenya – Under Hon. Mithika Linturi’s leadership, the Kenyan government has taken significant steps to support sustainable agricultural productivity and food security. The effort is in alignment with the goals laid out in the Kenya Kwanza’s bottom-up manifesto. Yesterday, Hon. Linturi handed over 11,000 doses of cattle vaccines to Meru County Governor Hon. Kawira […]
KIGALI – The Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources, Hon. Ilde Musafiri, warmly welcomed Mr. Douglas Stephen Shears, the Executive Chairman of ICM Agribusiness Ltd, and his wife during their visit to Rwanda. The couple, renowned for their highly acclaimed rice brand, Lucki Rice, expressed their deep admiration for Rwanda’s remarkable achievements in the field […]
Kilimokwzana.org Team. In a country where more than 65% of the population depends on agriculture, the battle against soil acidity is a monumental task. Sagcot has recently pledged to intensify its efforts to combat soil acidity nationwide, utilizing the power of lime and empowering local farmers with low-cost, practical knowledge on soil treatment. Maria Ijumba, […]