African Agriculture and Food Systems
Former Tanzanian President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, currently serving as an AGRA Board Member and Chairman of the Africa Food Prize Secretariat, envisions a continent where hunger is eradicated, fertile fields thrive with life, and farmers are empowered to succeed. In his op-ed, he states, “One cannot understate the significance of agriculture in Africa. It is […]
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Kilimokwanza.org Reporter In a remarkable stride towards becoming a key player in the global spice market, the Morogoro Region of Tanzania has achieved a significant milestone by producing 2,000 tonnes of cloves, valued at a staggering 36 billion Tanzanian Shillings (/-) in 2023. This achievement not only marks Morogoro’s prominence in the mainland’s spice industry […]
On March 26, 2024, the Tanzania Association of Microfinance Institutions (TAMFI) held a groundbreaking conference titled “Women in Finance: Embracing Climate Change” in Dar es Salaam. This event marked a significant step towards integrating gender empowerment, environmental advocacy, and finance, aligning with the visionary efforts of Tanzania under Her Excellency Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan’s leadership. […]
By Kilimokwanza.org Team The Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries reports a significant uptick in milk production, from 2.2 billion liters in the 2020/21 budget to over 3.6 billion liters in the 2022/23 fiscal year. This surge reflects the transformative momentum propelling Tanzania’s dairy industry toward newfound heights. In the vast expanses of Tanzania, a profound […]
Q1 2024 edition of the SAGCOT Newsletter. The SAGCOT Centre, alongside the regional governments of Iringa and Morogoro, welcomed Her Excellency Ms Tone Tinnes, Norwegian Ambassador to Tanzania, on a visit to the heart of Tanzania’s agricultural powerhouse—the Ihemi and Kilombero Clusters. This trip, held March 13-15, 2024, showcased the success stories born from the […]
Q1 2024 SAGCOT Newsletter: In the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT), the first quarter 2024 was marked by a renewed sense of direction towards the future. This edition of the SAGCOT Newsletter aims to share our pivotal achievements, spotlight our strategic partnerships, and articulate our vision for a sustainable and thriving agricultural future […]
By Kilimokwanza.org Team Raha Aloyce, the dynamic director of Raha Farm, has become a beacon of success and inspiration in Tanzania’s agricultural sector. Her journey in agriculture began a decade ago, fueled by a vision that farming was viable and potentially lucrative. Over the years, Raha has proven that vision true through hard work and […]
Kilimokwanza.org Tanzania’s economic landscape is undergoing a transformative shift, with strategic efforts aimed at bolstering the business environment and igniting investment. Amidst the backdrop of global economic fluctuations and internal challenges, Tanzania has demonstrated a remarkable commitment to enhancing its investment climate, a move poised to propel the nation into a new era of economic […]
Kilimokwzanaza.org In East Africa, Tanzania stands at a pivotal juncture, with its vast agricultural sector holding the keys to the nation’s future prosperity. Despite its transition to a lower-middle-income status, the country faces the pressing challenge of accelerating its structural transformation. The agriculture sector, employing the lion’s share of the population, lies at the core […]