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From BBT to ‘Empowering Our Own’: Hussein Bashe’s Commitment to Elevating Tanzania’s Agrisystems to International Standards with a Focus on SmallHolder Farmers & Trader Support

December 23, 2023 · Africa Kilimo · 32 min read

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…

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Tanzania’s Hussein Mohammed Bashe Echoes Nigeria’s Adesina’s Success in Global Agricultural Policy and Innovation

December 22, 2023 · Africa Kilimo · 14 min read

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…

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Mkulazi Sugar Factory Launches in Tanzania: A Major Boost with 5,000 New Jobs Created

December 22, 2023 · Africa Kilimo · 3 min read

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…

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Diamond Trust Bank Kenya Unveils Revised Tariffs for 2023

December 22, 2023 · Africa Kilimo · 3 min read

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…

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Ministers Bashe, Nchemba, Mkumbo Unite to Lead Tanzania’s ‘Empowering Our Own’ to Catalyze Agricultural Shift, Boosting Local Investment and Global Food Security

December 22, 2023 · Africa Kilimo · 7 min read

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…

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Major Boost for Smallholder Tea Farmers as Kenya Rolls Out Subsidized Fertilizer Program

December 21, 2023 · Kilimokwanza Africa · 2 min read

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…

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Rwanda Takes Charge of its Crops: New Fertilizer Factory Promises Food Security Boost

December 21, 2023 · Kilimokwanza · 2 min read

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…

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Hunger Tightens Its Grip in East Africa: 57.2 Million Battle Hunger Despite Flourishing Trade

December 21, 2023 · Africa Kilimo · 4 min read

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…

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Irene Madeje Mlola Appointed Director General of COPRA: A Turning Point for Tanzanian Agriculture

December 19, 2023 · Africa Kilimo · 5 min read

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…

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Tanzania’s Ministry of Agriculture has placed a significant emphasis on “Empowering Our Own”- PS Gerald Mweli

December 19, 2023 · Africa Kilimo · 3 min read

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…

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Ndidi Nwuneli: Africa’s Pivotal Role in Global Food Security

December 18, 2023 · Africa Kilimo · 3 min read

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…

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“FOCUS ON PRODUCTIVE LIVESTOCK FARMING,” URGES PROF. SHEMDOE

December 18, 2023 · Africa Kilimo · 2 min read

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…

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20 Essential Tips for Profitable Poultry Farming in East Africa

December 18, 2023 · Africa Kilimo · 9 min read

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…

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The Kenya Shilling in Perspective: Exchange Rate Realities and Economic Implications

December 17, 2023 · Kilimokwanza · 3 min read

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…

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Maida Waziri Takes Helm as New Chairperson of TUCASA’s Advocacy and Lobbying Committee

December 16, 2023 · Africa Kilimo · 2 min read

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…

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COP28 Summit: A Leap Forward in Sustainable Agriculture and Climate Action

December 16, 2023 · Kilimokwanza · 3 min read

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…

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The Reshaping of Tanzania’s Tea Industry – Analysis of the Consolidation and Research Integration

December 15, 2023 · Africa Kilimo · 5 min read

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…

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Tanzania’s Agricultural Finance – The TADB and AGITF Merger

December 15, 2023 · Africa Kilimo · 3 min read

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…

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Tanzania’s Historic Public Public Corporations and Institutions Overhaul

December 15, 2023 · Africa Kilimo · 4 min read

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…

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Governor Waiguru Advocates for Rice Farmers’ Ownership of Mwea Rice Mills in Privatization Plan

December 15, 2023 · Editor · 3 min read

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…

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Tanzania to Build International Grain Market in Tanga

December 15, 2023 · Africa Kilimo · 3 min read

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…

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As Tanzania Braces for Its Largest Livestock Vaccination, Minister Ulega Demands Greater Professionalism in the Sector

December 14, 2023 · Africa Kilimo · 6 min read

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…

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RICA: Cultivating Agricultural Innovators for a Greener Rwanda

December 13, 2023 · Africa Kilimo · 2 min read

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.…

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CGIAR’s Pivotal Role in Addressing Climate Change and Food Security

December 13, 2023 · Africa Kilimo · 3 min read

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…