African Agriculture and Food Systems
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By Elizabeth Shumbusho In anticipation of the 19th Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), scheduled to be held in Kampala, Uganda, from January 17 to 20, 2024, the…
Kilimokwanza.org President Dr. Hussein Mwinyi has stated that Zanzibar is the leading country in seaweed production in Africa, with production increasing by more than 12,594 tons in the…
Kilimokwanza.org Team The USDA’s 100th Annual Agricultural Outlook Forum (AOF), themed “Cultivating the Future,” is a landmark event slated for February 15-16, 2024, at the Crystal City Gateway…
Leaders are the driving force behind progress in any endeavour Dr Fentahun Mengistu Tiruneh knows firsthand the immense potential of the agriculture sector in Ethiopia but also understands…
Transcribed and translated by Charles Anthony. Here is President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s end-of-year speech, in which she comprehensively outlines the significant strides Tanzania has made in various sectors…
As the sun rises over the Rift Valley, casting a golden light on sprawling fields, a local farmer begins his day. Amidst the rolling hills and fertile plains…
Tanzania is a nation blessed with abundant natural resources, diverse landscapes, and a climate ideal for agriculture. Tanzania, often referred to as the “breadbasket of East Africa,” is…
DAR ES SALAAM: In a strategic move to bolster Tanzania’s agricultural sector, the inclusion of the CEO of the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT), Godfrey Kirenga,…
Dear Esteemed Friends, Partners, and Allies in Agricultural Progress, As the first light of 2024 touches the fertile soils of our beloved continent, we at KilimoKwanza.org stand at…
By Anthony Muchoki As the clock struck 10 PM on the 15th of July, 2023, in Dar es Salaam, a profound chapter in Tanzania’s business history closed with…
Kilimokwanza.org team The hunger crisis in East Africa, impacting over 52 million people, is not only a humanitarian catastrophe but also presents a unique set of business opportunities.…
KiliMokwanza.org Team East Africa faces a severe and escalating hunger crisis. This complex emergency, driven by a confluence of factors, is affecting millions of lives. Accurate figures are…
Kilimokwanza.org team The year 2023 marked a pivotal moment for East Africa’s agriculture sector, deeply rooted in a history of resilience and innovation. As we reflect on the…
Tanzania’s Minister of Agriculture, Hon Hussein Bashe, addresses the evolution of Tanzania’s agricultural sector on December 18, 2023, at the Ministry of Agriculture’s local investors’ conference in Dar…
By Anthony Muchoki The Minister of Agriculture, Hon Hussein Bashe, has taken a definitive stance as Tanzania embarks on a transformative journey towards advanced and efficient commercial farming…
Kilimokwanza.org Team AGRA Board Member Ndidi N Okonkwo Nwuneli has emphasized Africa’s critical role in feeding the world, given the right policies and funding. “Africa’s potential in global…
With the right approach, poultry farming can be a rewarding and prosperous venture. Kilimokwanza.org Team Poultry farming in East Africa holds great potential for entrepreneurs looking to tap…
Kilimokwanza,org Team In a strategic move poised to redefine Tanzania’s tea sector, the government has announced the merger of the Tea Board of Tanzania (TBT and the Tanzania…