May 3, 2024
by Kilimokwanza
Kilimokwanza.org Team In Tanzania, agriculture is not just a means of sustenance but a pivotal sector for economic growth and poverty reduction. Recognizing the sector’s potential, the Tanzanian government has actively engaged international organizations such as the World Bank, International Monetary Fund (IMF), and European Union (EU) to bolster its agricultural sector. These partnerships are […]
May 3, 2024
by Kilimokwanza
Kilimokwanza.org Reporter Tanzania is setting a new paradigm in agricultural investment, earmarking a significant portion of its resources to transform its agricultural landscape. The budget speech (02/05/2024) by Hon. Hussein Mohamed Bashe, Tanzania’s Minister of Agriculture, outlines a strategic allocation of investments that underscores the government’s commitment to enhancing agricultural productivity and sustainability. In his […]
May 3, 2024
by Kilimokwanza
Date: May 2, 2024 Location: Dodoma, Tanzania In a detailed parliamentary address on May 2, 2024, Hon. Hussein Mohamed Bashe, the Tanzanian Minister of Agriculture, presented the Ministry’s budget estimates for the fiscal year 2024/2025. The session was marked by the Minister’s comprehensive acknowledgment of the international and domestic organizations that have bolstered Tanzania’s agricultural […]
May 2, 2024
by Kilimokwanza
By Kilimokwanza.org Team In the heart of Tanzania, a transformative story is unfolding, heralding a shift towards sustainable agricultural practices and underscoring a potent narrative of youth empowerment. This story centres around Raha Aloyce and her ambitious agricultural venture, Raha Farm, which recently expanded from its roots in Morogoro to a new location in the […]
May 1, 2024
by Kilimokwanza
By Dr Agnes Kalibata and Dr Ibrahim Mayaki As former UN and current African Union Food Systems Envoys, we have firsthand experience of the complex challenges confronting Africa’s food systems. Despite the continent’s abundant natural resources, it continues to struggle with food insecurity and malnutrition. The combined impacts of climatic shocks, COVID-19, and civil unrest […]
May 1, 2024
by Kilimokwanza
Avian Flu in Cattle Signals Urgent Need for Enhanced Pandemic Prevention Measures Introduction In an alarming development, the avian influenza virus (H5N1) has made a cross-species jump to cattle in the United States, with recent detections in milk, prompting concerns over the potential for another human pandemic. Experts from the organization Preventing Pandemics at the […]
April 27, 2024
by Kilimokwanza
Welcome to the Tanga Yetu Initiative Tanga is one of the selected cities under the ‘OurCity Initiative’ funded by Fondation Botnar, a Swiss philanthropic foundation working to improve the health and wellbeing of young people living in cities worldwide. The ‘OurCity’ initiative is one of Fondation Botnar’s key initiatives, aiming to support selected cities around […]
April 27, 2024
by Kilimokwanza
Raha Aloyce, a beneficiary of the BBT Program, which empowers youth in agriculture and is funded by the Agricultural Input Trust Fund (AGTF), has opened another seedling farm in Kilindi District, Kikunde Village, Tanga region. Ms. Aloyce is among over 120 youths who have benefited from the BBT Program. She started by opening her first […]
April 26, 2024
by Kilimokwanza
Juma M Msafiri Nestled in southern-central Tanzania, the Kilombero Valley offers a unique perspective on the intersection of agriculture and biodiversity. This fertile valley, defined by the Udzungwa and Nyerere National Parks on its flanks, is a critical part of the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGOT). Recent research conducted here reveals intriguing dynamics […]
April 26, 2024
by Africa Kilimo
Kilimokwanza.org reporter In a strategic move poised to revolutionize Tanzania’s agricultural sector, the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) convened a high-level meeting on April 19, 2024, at Morena Hotel in Dodoma. The conference, graced by the Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Hussein Bashe (MP), focused on expanding SAGCOT’s operations into new agricultural regions across […]