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Reshaping Tanzania’s Agricultural Landscape: President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s Bold Initiatives for Food Security and Prosperity

August 9, 2023 · Africa Kilimo · 4 min read

Nane Nene Agricultural Fair, Rujewa District, Tanzania In a resounding display of commitment and visionary leadership, President Samia Suluhu Hassan of Tanzania has launched a groundbreaking series of…

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President Samia Closes National Agriculture and Livestock Show (Nanenane) Emphasizing Sustainable Food Systems

August 9, 2023 · Kilimokwanza Africa · 2 min read

MBEYA, Tanzania – In a grand finale, President Samia Suluhu Hassan brought the curtains down on the National Farmers, Herders, and Fishermen Exhibition, popularly known as “Nanenane,” which…

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Ally Mahunda: Navigating Bagamoyo’s Rice Industry Towards a Profitable and Sustainable Future

August 9, 2023 · Africa Kilimo · 11 min read

Initiatives to Promote Rice Production in Bagamoyo: IRRI’s Dynamic Approach By Anthony Muchoki and Enock Kyando  In the coastal heartland of Tanzania, the verdant plains of Bagamoyo unfold…

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Tanzania Private Sector Foundation Names John Ulanga as New CEO, Boosting Prospects for Private Sector Growth

August 9, 2023 · Kilimokwanza Africa · 3 min read

Determined to invigorate Tanzania’s private sector, the Tanzania Private Sector Foundation (TPSF) has unveiled its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), John Ulanga. Renowned for his seasoned expertise as…

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Innovative Effort to Combat Invasive Apple Snails Threatening Kenya’s Rice Crops

August 9, 2023 · Africa Kilimo · 2 min read

In a bold move to safeguard Kenya’s vital rice industry, Kenya has unveiled a groundbreaking pilot control operation targeting the invasive apple snail population. The initiative was inaugurated…

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Amath Pathé Sene: A Son of the Soil Leading the Charge for Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems in Africa

August 9, 2023 · Africa Kilimo · 6 min read

By Anthony Muchoki He is humble yet carries a professional pedigree that reverberates in global climate change and agricultural leadership corridors. Meet Mr. Amath Pathé Sene, the Managing…

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Minister Highlights the Progress of the BBT Program: Empowering Youth for Agricultural Excellence

August 9, 2023 · Africa Kilimo · 2 min read

The Minister of Agriculture, Hussein Bashe, has illuminated the remarkable strides made by the Youth Initiative For Agribusiness (BBT-YIA), an ambitious government initiative designed to empower Tanzanian youth…

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Tanzania Takes Significant Steps to Enhance Agricultural Productivity

August 9, 2023 · Africa Kilimo · 2 min read

At the Nane Nane Exhibition, the Minister of Agriculture Hussein Bashe announced that the Government of Tanzania had taken significant steps to enhance agricultural productivity and ensure sustainable…

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President Samia Praises Cooperative Societies

August 9, 2023 · Kilimo Tanzania · 2 min read

Mbeya, Tanzania – President of the United Republic of Tanzania, H.E. Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, expressed her satisfaction with cooperative societies that bring happiness to farmers and refrain…

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Government Fertilizer Subsidy Boosts Farmer Morale

August 9, 2023 · Africa Kilimo · 2 min read

Mbeya, Tanzania – The Government’s initiative to provide fertilizer subsidies to farmers has yielded positive outcomes, driving a notable increase in agricultural crop production across the country. This…

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Ministry of Agriculture Recognizes Top-Producing Regions in Tanzania

August 9, 2023 · Africa Kilimo · 3 min read

The Ministry of Agriculture in Tanzania has celebrated and honored the outstanding agricultural achievements of various regions through the presentation of awards. The Minister of Agriculture Hussein Bashe…

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President Samia Suluhu Hassan Applauds Farmers, Herders, and Fishermen at Nane Nane Exhibition

August 9, 2023 · Africa Kilimo · 2 min read

Mbeya, Tanzania – President Samia Suluhu Hassan delivered a heartfelt address at the Thirtieth Farmers, Herders, and Fishermen Exhibition (Nane Nane) in Mbeya, where she lauded the unwavering…

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Inaugural Africa Food Prize Committee Meeting Chaired by Former Tanzanian President Spotlights Critical Issues in Africa’s Food Systems

August 8, 2023 · Africa Kilimo · 3 min read

The critical importance of facilitating progressive transformations in Africa’s agricultural and food systems was underscored by His Excellency Jakaya Kikwete, former President of Tanzania, during his inaugural meeting…

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President Dr. Samia Praises Innovative BBT – LIFE Program in Livestock and Fisheries Ministry

August 8, 2023 · Africa Kilimo · 2 min read

Mbeya TANZANIA — President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Hon. Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, has lauded the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries for its exceptional implementation of…

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Rwanda Reduces Post-Harvest Grain Losses but Perishables Remain a Challenge

August 6, 2023 · Kilimokwanza Africa · 2 min read

Rwanda is making significant progress in reducing post-harvest losses for major grain crops, according to Dr. Patrick Karangwa, Director General of Agriculture Modernization. However, the country continues to…

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In Tanzania, Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa Urges Strategic Management of Agricultural Revenue

August 6, 2023 · Kilimokwanza Africa · 2 min read

Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa Majaliwa has called on the President’s Office for Regional Administration and Local Government in Tanzania (PO-RALG) known as TAMISEMI in Kiswahili, to optimize budget…

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Dr. China Transforming the Leather Industry With Eco-Innovation in Tanzania

August 5, 2023 · Africa Kilimo · 4 min read

In the heart of Tanzania’s industrial revolution, a rising star is making waves – Dr. Cecilia Rolence China. A multi-faceted pioneer – researcher, inventor, and lecturer – Dr.…

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AGRA Announces Top 15 Finalists for the 2023 Women Agripreneurs of the Year Awards!

August 4, 2023 · Africa Kilimo · 3 min read

AGRA, through its Women Agripreneurs of the Year Awards (WAYA), has released the names of the top 15 contenders for 2023. These extraordinary women, hailing from a pool…

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Limestone Hope for Tanzanian Soil Crisis: A Farmer’s Plea for Expertise

August 4, 2023 · Kilimokwanza Africa · 2 min read

Mtowisa, Sumbawanga, Rukwa Region, Tanzania – Amid the stunning vistas of Tanzania’s Rukwa Region, in the small farming town of Mtowisa, Ismahili Mnyepa, a local farmer, is sounding…

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Gerald Mweli: Tanzania’s Unwavering Commitment to Smallholder Farmers

August 4, 2023 · Africa Kilimo · 2 min read

Tanzania’s government has reasserted its unwavering commitment to bolstering the nation’s food systems and agriculture, focusing on smallholder farmers, the backbone of the nation’s agricultural sector. Permanent Secretary…

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Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa Urges Simplification of Access to Capital for Tanzanian Farmers and Livestock Keepers

August 4, 2023 · Africa Kilimo · 2 min read

Mbeya, Tanzania, August 3, 2023 – Tanzanian Prime Minister, Kassim Majaliwa, called for simplifying access to capital for farmers and livestock keepers during a visit to the National…

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Editorial- Prioritizing Agricultural Research: Key to Tanzania’s Self-Sufficiency and Environmental Sustainability

August 2, 2023 · Africa Kilimo · 3 min read

Kilimokwanza.org stands steadfast in its support for the sentiments expressed by Vice President His Excellency Dr. Philip Mpango during the National Nane Nane Exhibitions held in Mbeya on…

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Agnes Kalibata Calls for Urgent Funding Reforms in African Food Systems at The United Nations Food System Summit (UNFSS)

August 2, 2023 · Africa Kilimo · 3 min read

In an address at the United Nations Food Systems Summit 2023, Agnes Kalibata, the president of the AGRA, highlighted the critical need for substantial investment in transforming Africa’s…

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Dr. Philip Mpango condemns the land invasion trend and changes the land use reserved for Agricultural Research.

August 1, 2023 · Kilimokwanza Africa · 4 min read

The Vice President of the United Republic of Tanzania, His Excellency Dr. Philip Mpango, has condemned the land invasion trend and changed the land use specifically reserved for…