African Agriculture and Food Systems
Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, January 10, 2024 – The World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2024, set to be held from January 15 to 19, has generated significant anticipation as leaders…
Roadmap to replacing imported apples with locally produced ones Kilimokwanza.org Team Tanzania’s apple industry is undergoing a profound and noteworthy transformation, with Tamu Tamu Tanzania Limited (TTT) at…
Kilimokwanza.org Team In a strategic move to address the recent sugar production shortfalls, Tanzania’s Minister of Agriculture, Hussein M. Bashe, has announced the temporary allowance for the importation…
Kilimokwanza.org Team. In the fertile lands of Mbeya Region, Mbeya Rural District at Igoma Village, a new era of agricultural prosperity is unfolding, led by the region’s dedicated…
By Charles Muchoki In the dynamic arena of modern agriculture, the integration of sustainable mechanization strategies is emerging as a transformative force, redefining the contours of traditional farming…
Anthony Muchoki In a groundbreaking announcement, Tanzania’s Minister of Agriculture, Hussein M Bashe, declared a significant achievement for the country’s agricultural sector. Tanzania has emerged as the second-largest…
Unveiling the Health Wonders of White Button Mushrooms: More Than Just a Low-Calorie Delight By Elizabeth Shumbusho In the realm of healthy eating, White Button Mushrooms are not…
Geneva, Switzerland, 8 January 2024 – The World Economic Forum (WEF) unveiled its inaugural Global Cooperation Barometer, developed in collaboration with McKinsey & Company, shedding light on the…
Kilimokwanza.org In the shimmering waters of the Indian Ocean, off the coast of East Africa, lies Zanzibar, an archipelago known for its rich cultural heritage and stunning beaches.…
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…
Kilimokwanza.org Kenya’s agriculture sector has been severely impacted by the El Nino rains, incurring losses amounting to Ksh16.26 billion, as disclosed by the government. The National El Nino…
KilimoKwanza.org Team In a landmark financial maneuver, Equity Group Holdings PLC (EGH) has announced the successful completion of its strategic merger between Compagnie Générale De Banque (Cogebanque) Plc…
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…
By Elizabeth Shumbusho In a decisive step to bolster Uganda’s vanilla sector, the Ministry of Agriculture has earmarked January 5, 2024, as the commencement of the nationwide vanilla…
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…
Kilimokwanza.org Team U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack has outlined the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) ambitious plans for 2024, focusing on climate-focused practices, economic growth in…
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…
Kilimokwanza.org team Tanzania’s Rungwe District, in the Mbeya Region, has immense, yet largely untapped, potential for agro-tourism, according to Mr Geoffrey Kirenga, the Chief Executive Officer of SAGCOT…
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,…
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…