African Agriculture and Food Systems
CBK’s Digital Credit Directory: A Game Changer for Kenya’s Agriculture Sector Nairobi, Kenya — The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) continues to strengthen consumer protection and financial transparency…
AGCOT/SIDO Agro-Industrial Partnership to Empower Youth and Women Entrepreneurs Dar es Salaam & Dodoma, June 12, 2025 — AGCOT Centre Ltd and the Small Industries Development Organisation (SIDO)…
Dar es Salaam — June 15, 2025: Elizabeth Christopher Swai, the celebrated entrepreneur who built one of Tanzania’s most successful poultry empires from the ground up, is set…
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…
Lagos, Nigeria — In a bold and unfiltered message that’s stirring debate across Africa’s agri-tech and investment circles, Muhammad Yakubu (Gifted) Bubayaro, Director of ICT at Mile 12…
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | — In a significant leap forward for Tanzania’s agricultural sector, MazaoHub Precision Agriculture, co-founded by innovator Geophrey Tenganamba , has officially launched its…
KILIMOKWANZA.ORG TEAM This report provides a comparative analysis of the engagement of Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda with global carbon markets, examining the roles of communities, governments, and private…
🌾 Staple Crops Grown Across Africa 🌍 From east to west, north to south, these crops form the backbone of Africa’s food systems and are cultivated widely across…
KILIMOKWANZA.ORG TEAM I. Introduction A. Overview of Limestone: Definition, Composition, and General Economic Importance Limestone is a sedimentary rock primarily composed of calcium carbonate (CaCO3), predominantly in the…
By Special Correspondent In May 2025, the rolling hills of Kilolo District in Iringa Region came alive with the energy of entrepreneurs, farmers, financiers, and visionaries. The inaugural…
Brasilia, Brazil | 23 May 2025 – The Vice President of the United Republic of Tanzania, H.E. Dr. Philip Mpango, has urged nations to work together in the…
Hadija Jabiri’s Mission to Brand Tanzania Globally In the ever-evolving landscape of Tanzania’s agriculture sector, transformative conversations often spark the greatest change. Recently, Tullah Mloge from AGCOT Centre…
Dodoma, Tanzania – The Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries, under the leadership of Minister Hon. Dr. Ashatu Kachwamba Kijaji (MP), presented its financial blueprint for the 2025/2026 fiscal…
Mpeketoni, Lamu County In a quiet corner of Kenya’s coastal region, the seeds of economic transformation are being sown—literally. On April 30, dignitaries, government officials, and industry leaders…
Dodoma, Tanzania – The Tanzanian Ministry of Agriculture, under the leadership of Minister Hussein Mohamed Bashe, has presented an ambitious budget and plan for the 2025/2026 fiscal year,…
DODOMA, TANZANIA | May 2025 — In a landmark move set to redefine the country’s agricultural landscape, Tanzania has officially launched four national Agricultural Growth Corridors (AGCOT) ,…
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania – Tanzanians continue to import apples unnecessarily, despite the country having ideal conditions for growing them locally, said Hon. Dr. Damas Ndumbaro—Member of Parliament…
By Elizabeth Shumbusho Tanzania is buzzing with anticipation as it prepares to host World Bee Day 2025 , a vibrant celebration of nature, innovation, and sustainability in the…
Lushoto: The National Land Use Planning Commission (NLUPC) has launched an ambitious initiative to develop Village Land Use Plans (VLUPs) for 333 villages across 14 regions in Tanzania.…
The Tanzanian government is set to launch a comprehensive nationwide livestock vaccination campaign next month, targeting 13 endemic animal diseases in a strategic move to improve animal health,…
Dodoma In a decisive move to protect smallholder avocado farmers from exploitation, the Tanzanian government has announced a mandatory registration system for avocado buyers and their agents ,…