African Agriculture and Food Systems
October 9, 2023 In an effort to ensure the efficient cultivation of tea in Tanzania and its significant contribution to the national income, the Tanzania Tea Board launched…
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NAIROBI: Kenya has witnessed an encouraging agricultural surge, driving significant economic expansion in the second quarter. However, with threats from livestock diseases looming large, the meat sector’s anticipated…
25 Insights: Why Agriculture in Africa and Food Systems Could Be the Continent’s Most Important Sector By Anthony.Muchoki@gmail.com Africa has always been intrinsically linked with agriculture. This is…
The Kenyatta International Conference Centre in Nairobi, Kenya, is set to host a pivotal conference – The Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health (AFSH) Summit 2023, taking place from…
In an era where digital technologies permeate every aspect of our lives, the importance of soil – the very foundation of our food system – has gained newfound…
MTWARA – Regional leaders from Mtwara, Ruvuma, and Lindi have agreed to export raw cashews using the Mtwara Port when the cashew season commences on October 21 this…
Nairobi, Kenya – A new landmark partnership is poised to greatly benefit Kenyan livestock farmers. The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Kenya, in collaboration with the Ministry…
Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa has unequivocally decreed that every firm previously tasked with land survey duties within Dodoma city, regardless of their contractual obligations, that hasn’t successfully concluded…
By Neema Munisi, agribusiness expert One of the most underappreciated grains in Tanzania is the sorghum. Known for its resilience and adaptability, this grain has been a staple…
In Tunduru district, the fields gleam with the shimmer of mature pigeon peas. Once overlooked and underpriced, these tiny legumes, dubbed locally as the ‘green gold,’ have transformed…
Kilimokwanza.org Correspondent Amid the tranquil landscapes of Tanzania, the distant sounds of clucking chickens might not just be another element of rural life. For many young Tanzanians, these…
Blantyre, Malawi – Executive Director of ActionAid Malawi, Pamela Kuwali, participated as a panelist at the African Development Bank Group (AFDB) High-Level Policy Dialogue, focusing on the launch…
Kilimokwanza.org team 2023 United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) saw the global agenda punctuated by a pressing topic: sustainable food systems. As leaders from around the world converged at…
AGRA – Sustainably Growing Africa’s Food Systems, a leading organization dedicated to the progressive enhancement of Africa’s food systems, is making impactful advancements in Kenya. Today, PS Kello…
Tanzania’s Livestock and Fisheries Sector Poised for Robust Growth and International Collaboration 03 October 2023, Dar es Salaam —Hon. Abdallah Ulega, the Minister of Livestock and Fisheries, has…
Anthony Muchoki & Beda Msimbe As global superpowers jostle for dominance in the digital era, Tanzania sends out a radar from the heart of the African continent, signaling…
Flashback: The President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Hon. Samia Suluhu Hassan, launching the African Food System platform today, March 17, 2023, at the State House in…
By Elizabeth Shumbusho, kilimokwanza.org In the dynamic and multi-layered world of economic analysis, few scholars have made as substantial an imprint in Tanzania as Dr. Anne Grace Gongwe.…
In a land blessed with expansive fertile terrain and rich natural resources, it comes as a surprise that Tanzania imports between 90-92% of its wheat. This stark contrast…
By Neema Munisi, KilimoKwanza.org In the serene highlands of Njombe, the biting cold might be the first thing to grab your attention. But behind the region’s chilly facade…
In a world desperately looking for eco-friendly solutions, Marion Cantillon has emerged as a beacon of innovation. The founder of PitSeal, a revolutionary silage pit cover made from…
In today’s interconnected world, the intricacies of our global food system have become increasingly evident. Disparities in food access and availability span across regions, giving rise to critical…
Nairobi, Kenya – In a series of tweets on September 30th, the Ministry of Agriculture & Livestock Development (@kilimoKE) highlighted the gravity of post-harvest management issues in the…