Kilimo Kwanza – Page 75 – African Agriculture and Food Systems

New Global Cooperation Barometer Reveals Insights into a Decade of Global Cooperation Trends

January 8, 2024 Africa Kilimo Africa, News

Geneva, Switzerland, 8 January 2024 – The World Economic Forum (WEF) unveiled its inaugural Global Cooperation Barometer, developed in collaboration with McKinsey & Company, shedding light on the dynamics of…

Zanzibar’s Seaweed Revolution: Blue Economy in Action

January 8, 2024 Kilimokwanza Features, Tanzania

Kilimokwanza.org In the shimmering waters of the Indian Ocean, off the coast of East Africa, lies Zanzibar, an archipelago known for its rich cultural heritage and stunning beaches. Today, it…

NAM Summit 2024 Puts Uganda’s Agricultural Brilliance in the Spotlight

January 8, 2024 Elizabeth Lizz Africa, Africa’s Food Systems Forum 2023

By Elizabeth Shumbusho In anticipation of the 19th Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), scheduled to be held in Kampala, Uganda, from January 17 to 20, 2024, the Ministry of…

Zanzibar Emerges as Africa’s Leading Seaweed Producer, Thanks to Innovative Government Strategies

January 8, 2024 Anthony Muchoki Africa, Features, Kenya

Kilimokwanza.org President Dr. Hussein Mwinyi has stated that Zanzibar is the leading country in seaweed production in Africa, with production increasing by more than 12,594 tons in the year 2021/22,…

Centennial Celebration: USDA Agricultural Outlook Forum Sets Stage for Next Generation Farming

January 6, 2024 Africa Kilimo Features

Kilimokwanza.org Team The USDA’s 100th Annual Agricultural Outlook Forum (AOF), themed “Cultivating the Future,” is a landmark event slated for February 15-16, 2024, at the Crystal City Gateway Marriott in…

Fentahun Mengistu Tiruneh: Ethiopia and Africa Must Foster Capable and Visionary Leaders for Agricultural Advancement

January 5, 2024 Africa Kilimo Ethiopia, Features, News

Leaders are the driving force behind progress in any endeavour Dr Fentahun Mengistu Tiruneh knows firsthand the immense potential of the agriculture sector in Ethiopia but also understands the daunting…

Kenya’s Agriculture Sector Suffers Ksh16.26 Billion Loss Due to El Nino Rains

January 5, 2024 Anthony Muchoki Kenya, News

Kilimokwanza.org Kenya’s agriculture sector has been severely impacted by the El Nino rains, incurring losses amounting to Ksh16.26 billion, as disclosed by the government. The National El Nino Emergency and…

Equity Bank Rwanda Ushers in New Era of Banking Dominance Following Historic Merger with Cogebanque

January 5, 2024 Anthony Muchoki Africa, Features, Rwanda

KilimoKwanza.org Team In a landmark financial maneuver, Equity Group Holdings PLC (EGH) has announced the successful completion of its strategic merger between Compagnie Générale De Banque (Cogebanque) Plc and Equity…

President Samia’s End-of-Year Address Highlights Robust Economic Growth, Healthcare Advances, and Strategic International Partnership

January 4, 2024 Charles Mwangi Africa, Features, Tanzania

Transcribed and translated by Charles Anthony. Here is President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s end-of-year speech, in which she comprehensively outlines the significant strides Tanzania has made in various sectors throughout the…

Ugandan Government to Boost Vanilla Market with Structured Harvesting Dates

January 4, 2024 Elizabeth Lizz News, Uganda

By Elizabeth Shumbusho In a decisive step to bolster Uganda’s vanilla sector, the Ministry of Agriculture has earmarked January 5, 2024, as the commencement of the nationwide vanilla harvest, extending…