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President Samia: Tanzania Aims to Transform into an Agricultural Powerhouse by 2030; Seeks $1.8 billion for Building a Better Tomorrow (BBT) Program

December 5, 2023 · Africa Kilimo · 4 min read

*AGRA Chair Voices Support for Tanzania’s Green Growth Agenda By Anthony Muchoki President Samia Suluhu Hassan has articulated a clear vision for Tanzania, aiming to establish it as…

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Tanzania Seeks $1.8 Billion in Support at COP28 for Agricultural Transformation

December 5, 2023 · Africa Kilimo · 3 min read

Tanzania High-Level Side Event COP28 Dubai: A March Towards Green Growth and Agricultural Transformation By Anthony Muchoki Tanzania is actively seeking support and co-financing for an ambitious seven-year,…

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Transforming Tanzania’s Tea Industry: SAGCOT’s Success in the Southern Highlands

December 5, 2023 · Africa Kilimo · 3 min read

Tanzanian tea, renowned for its sweetness, plays a pivotal role in the country’s agricultural economy, particularly in the Southern Highlands. This region, encompassing the Mufindi, Njombe, and Rungwe…

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Tanzania’s Minister of Agriculture Engages with World Bank on Agricultural Development at COP28

December 5, 2023 · Africa Kilimo · 4 min read

*Featuring  Contributions from TADB CEO and AGRA Tanzania Director Hon. Hussein Bashe, Tanzania’s Minister of Agriculture, engaged in strategic discussions with Martien van Nieuwkoop, the Global Director of…

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Mbeya’s Cocoa: SAGCOT CEO Kirenga Celebrates Mababu’s Mastery in Crafting Fine Chocolate

December 4, 2023 · Africa Kilimo · 4 min read

Kilimokwanza.org Team In the lush expanses of Mababu Village, Geoffrey Kirenga, the dynamic CEO of SAGCOT Centre Ltd., unveiled the often-overlooked journey of cocoa during a compelling field…

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Tanzania and Malawi Collaborate on Songwe Dam Project at COP28 Bilateral Meeting

December 4, 2023 · Africa Kilimo · 2 min read

Dubai, UAE – December 3, 2023 – In a significant bilateral meeting alongside the ongoing United Nations Conference on Climate Change (COP28) in Dubai, Tanzania’s Minister of Livestock…

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Tanzania’s Minister of Livestock and Fisheries Discusses Collaboration with WorldFish Director at COP28

December 4, 2023 · Kilimokwanza · 2 min read

Dubai, UAE – December 4, 2023 At the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28), Tanzania’s Minister of Livestock and Fisheries, Hon. Abdallah Ulega, held productive discussions with Dr.…

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Elizabeth Swai Honored with 2023 Aspirational Leader Award for Transformative Impact in Tanzania

December 4, 2023 · Africa Kilimo · 2 min read

Elizabeth Swai Honored with 2023 Aspirational Leader Award for Transformative Impact in TanzaniaDar es Salaam, Tanzania Elizabeth Swai, the visionary founder of AKM Glitters Company Limited. Ms Swai…

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President Samia Championing the Cause of Renewable Energy for Tanzania at at COP28 in Dubai:

December 4, 2023 · Africa Kilimo · 2 min read

Kilimokwanza.org | News Team In a recent gathering of over 160 global leaders in Dubai for COP28, Tanzania’s President, Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, has made a significant impact…

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President Samia Suluhu Hassan and Michael Bloomberg Enjoy Tanzanian Tea at COP28 Summit

December 4, 2023 · Africa Kilimo · 5 min read

Tanzania’s Ambitious Plan to Double Tea Production: Aiming to Become Africa’s Leading Producer By Anthony Muchoki In a unique and delightful tête-à-tête, Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan teamed…

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Methane and Non-CO2 Gases Summit: Unlocking Near-Term Climate Impact

December 4, 2023 · Africa Kilimo · 2 min read

The Methane and Non-CO2 Gases Summit held at COP28 wasn’t just another gathering of global leaders discussing climate issues; it marked a pivotal moment in the fight against…

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COP28 Shifts Gears: Global Decarbonization Accelerator Hits the Gas Pedal

December 4, 2023 · Africa Kilimo · 2 min read

COP28 wasn’t just another climate summit filled with speeches and handshakes. It was a pit stop where the world hit the gas pedal on its energy transition with…

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COP28: Food Systems Take Center Stage in Climate Action

December 4, 2023 · Africa Kilimo · 2 min read

The World Climate Action Summit (WCAS) in December marked a significant shift in the global approach to climate change. It was not a mere forum for empty promises…

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COP28: Leaders Unite for Climate Finance and Green Transition

December 4, 2023 · Africa Kilimo · 2 min read

the winds of change howled through Dubai as COP28 witnessed a historic convergence. 197 nations, united by a singular purpose – to tackle climate change head-on. This wasn’t…

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World Leaders Gather at WCAS to Pledge Urgent Climate Action

December 4, 2023 · Africa Kilimo · 3 min read

COP28 WORLD CLIMATE ACTION SUMMIT A Turning Point for Global Climate Action The World Climate Action Summit (WCAS) held on December 1 and 2 was a pivotal moment…

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AGRA President Commends COP28 for Elevating Food Systems Discussion

December 4, 2023 · Africa Kilimo · 4 min read

By Anthony Muchoki AGRA President, Dr. Agnes Kalibata, has characterized COP28 as a turning point in the dialogue surrounding food systems, bringing #FoodSystems into the heart of mainstream…

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Baseline Study on Fertilizers in Tanzania

December 3, 2023 · Kilimo Tanzania · 1 min read

By Kilimokwanza.org Team, Lead, Neema Munisi.

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COP28 Drives Finance and Global Unity for Forests and Oceans, Committing $1.7 Billion for Nature Conservation

December 3, 2023 · Africa Kilimo · 4 min read

By Kilimokwanza.org News Team Dubai, UAE – The COP28 Presidency, in collaboration with its partners, has unveiled a series of transformative initiatives, securing an initial USD $1.7 billion…

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COP28 Presidency Elevates Food Systems Transformation on Global Climate Agenda with Over 130 World Leaders Endorsing Food and Agriculture Declaration”

December 3, 2023 · Africa Kilimo · 4 min read

By Kilimokwanza.org News Team Dubai, UAE – The COP28 Presidency has made a resounding declaration as 134 world leaders endorse its groundbreaking agriculture, food, and climate action declaration.…

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10 Billion USD Africa and Middle East SAFE Initiative Launched to Enhance Food Security and Climate Resilience

December 3, 2023 · Africa Kilimo · 3 min read

By Kilimokwanza.org News Team Abu Dhabi, UAE — In a historic collaboration, nations and institutions from Africa and the Middle East have come together under the guidance of…

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United States Commits $3 Billion to Green Climate Fund at COP28, Partnership with AGRA’s Re-GAIN Initiative Strengthens Climate Efforts in Developing Countries

December 3, 2023 · Africa Kilimo · 2 min read

By Kilimokwanza.org News Team Dubai, UAE – In a groundbreaking announcement at the COP28 climate conference in Dubai, Vice President Kamala Harris declared that the United States will…

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Mtwara Port Expects Nine Vessels for Cashew Export

December 2, 2023 · Kilimo Tanzania · 1 min read

Mtwara, Tanzania – Mtwara Port is gearing up to receive nine vessels carrying over 2,758 empty containers for the purpose of loading raw cashew nuts destined for international…

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Cashew Sales Generate Tzs 461.8 Billion

December 2, 2023 · Africa Kilimo · 2 min read

Mtwara, Tanzania – A total of 208,000 metric tons of raw cashew nuts have been sold, raking in an impressive Tzs 461.8 billion for the 2023/2024 season. These…

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GCF and AGRA’s Bold Re-Gain Initiative Seeks to Unlock USD 1 Trillion African Food Market and Addresses Climate Crisis Through Agricultural Transformation

December 2, 2023 · Africa Kilimo · 5 min read

By Kilimokwanza.org Team The Green Climate Fund (GCF), in partnership with AGRA, has launched a transformative regional program named Re-Gain. This initiative is designed to bolster Africa’s potential…