African Agriculture and Food Systems
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…
Dodoma, Tanzania: Prof. Riziki Shemdoe, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries, has made a compelling call for a paradigm shift in livestock farming research…
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 In-Depth Feature NAIROBI – The Kenya Shilling’s performance in the international currency market has been a hot topic in recent times. While some view the currency’s weakening…
Kilimokwanza.org Team Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania – In a significant move for the Tanzania United Contractors and Allied Services Association (TUCASA), Maida Waziri has been appointed as the…
Dubai, COP28 Summit – The recent COP28 climate summit in Dubai marked a historic moment in the global effort to combat climate change, particularly in the realm of…
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…
Dar es Salaam, December 15, 2023 In a bold stride towards agricultural advancement, Tanzania is witnessing a historic consolidation in its agricultural sector. The announcement by Prof. Kitila…
By Kilimokwanza.org Team Dar es Salaam, December 15, 2023 In a move signaling a new era for Tanzania’s public sector, Prof. Kitila Alexander Mkumbo, the Minister of State…
Nairobi- Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has advocated for the local rice farmers to be given priority in purchasing the Mwea Rice Mills (MRM) when it is privatized. Since…
The Tanzanian government, through its Ministry of Agriculture, has announced an ambitious plan to construct an international grain market in Tanga. This initiative, declared by the Minister of…
Kilimokwanza.org Team The Minister of Livestock and Fisheries, Hon. Abdallah Ulega, has said the livestock sector in Tanzania is undergoing a profound transformation, marking the beginning of a…
By Kilimokwanza.org Team A small but ambitious institution is shaping the future of the RWANDA’s agriculture. The Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture (RICA), mission goes beyond traditional education.…
Kilimokwanza.org Team CGIAR, the preeminent global agricultural research network, has announced a groundbreaking investment of over USD 890 million. This substantial funding will be a game-changer in the…
In a move that promises to transform the landscape of smallholder agriculture across Africa, the Commonwealth Secretariat and AGRA have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This collaboration…
DODOMA: In a pivotal move set to redefine Tanzania’s trajectory towards a prosperous future, President Samia Suluhu Hassan has launched a groundbreaking initiative to gather public input for…
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – In a significant move to bolster its agricultural sector, the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania, through the Tanzania Investment Centre (TIC),…
The Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT), an initiative dedicated to enhancing agricultural productivity and sustainability, has recently taken a significant step in bolstering the soybean sector…
The announcement by FarmERP about their aggressive expansion into the Saudi Arabian market is a significant development in the agri-tech sector. This strategic move aims to establish a…
Ukerewe, Tanzania – Marwa Mtalai, CEO of Bullion Enterprises Limited based in Ukerewe, Mwanza, Tanzania, and a noted entrepreneur in milling and fish processing, recently addressed a vital…
Sakare Yetu: Revolutionizing the Tea Industry in Tanzania Kilimokwanza.org Team Tanzania’s agriculture sector is witnessing a remarkable advancement with The Tea Board of Tanzania’s (TBT) recent announcement. As…