African Agriculture and Food Systems
In an effort to transform food systems globally, a new and inspiring program for early career professionals has been launched, offering a unique opportunity to accelerate food systems…
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…
In the lush landscapes of Nakuru, Kenya, Wangui Waweru, an enterprising woman, founded the Gold Dust Snail Farm six years ago. Her journey into the world of mollusks…
KilimoKwanza.org Editorial In an era where sustainable agriculture is not just a necessity but a mandate, Tanzania is witnessing a remarkable transformation in its apple industry, thanks to…
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 Exceptional Leadership and National Recognition As an affirmation of her exceptional leadership skills and significant contributions towards driving forward the development of the agriculture sector (poultry)…
Book Title: CALA Impact: African Food Systems – Champions Forging Innovative Pathways Authors: Collated by Anthony Muchoki, Linnet Nyambura, Daniel Momanyi, and Dr. Apollos Nwafor CALA Impact: African…
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – Kilimokwanza.org To stabilize the maize market and ensure food security, the Tanzanian government has initiated the second phase of its maize purchasing program,…
Kilimokwanza.org Team – Bagbara Tanko, the Head of Public Relations Officer at Ghana’s Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA), has been honored with the Best Public Relations Officer…
Pioneering a New Era in Tanzanian Agriculture DODOMA — The Dodoma region in Tanzania is poised to set a new benchmark in agricultural productivity and sustainability. This promising…
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 In the realm of global agriculture policy, Hussein Mohammed Bashe, Tanzania’s Minister of Agriculture, is often likened to Akinwumi A. Adesina, the former Nigerian Minister…
KilimoKwanza.org Team In Morogoro, Tanzania, the Mkulazi Sugar Factory, a groundbreaking joint venture by the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) and the Tanzania Prisons Service, is poised to…
Nairobi, Kenya – December 22, 2023 Diamond Trust Bank Kenya Limited, commonly known as DTB, has announced its revised tariff schedule for the year 2023. The bank, headquartered…
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…
Mombasa, Kenya – In a move to support smallholder tea farmers, the Kenyan Ministry of Agriculture & Livestock Development, led by Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi, has initiated the…
Kilimokwanza.org In a landmark move for its agricultural sector, Rwanda today unveiled its first-ever fertilizer blending factory, a significant stride towards food self-sufficiency and agricultural empowerment. This state-of-the-art…
Kilimokwanza.org Team The latest findings from AGRA present a stark reality of widespread food insecurity, with East Africa at the epicenter of a burgeoning crisis. The “Food Security…
Kilimokwanza.org Team The appointment of Irene Madeje Mlola as the Director General of the Cereals and Other Produce Regulatory Authority (COPRA) represents a transformative juncture for Tanzania’s agricultural…
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania — KilimoKwanza.org Team — Tanzania’s Ministry of Agriculture has placed a significant emphasis on the “Empowering Our Own” initiative, which aims to reinforce and…
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…