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Potato Power: A Look into Rift Valley’s Spud Legacy

January 4, 2024 Anthony Muchoki Africa, Kenya, News, Tanzania

As the sun rises over the Rift Valley, casting a golden light on sprawling fields, a local farmer begins his day. Amidst the rolling hills and fertile plains stretching across…

USDA in 2024: Secretary Vilsack Champions Climate-Smart Agriculture, Economic Growth, and Farmer Support Through Inflation Reduction Act

January 4, 2024 Africa Kilimo News, Tanzania

Kilimokwanza.org Team U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack has outlined the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) ambitious plans for 2024, focusing on climate-focused practices, economic growth in rural areas,…

Unlocking Agricultural Potential: Mapping Soil Resources in Tanzania

January 3, 2024 Africa Kilimo Features, Tanzania

Tanzania is a nation blessed with abundant natural resources, diverse landscapes, and a climate ideal for agriculture. Tanzania, often referred to as the “breadbasket of East Africa,” is home to…

Rungwe District: Tanzania’s Untapped Agro-Tourism Paradise – A Message from SAGCOT Centre Ltd.’s CEO, Geoffrey Kirenga

January 3, 2024 Kilimo Tanzania Features, News

Kilimokwanza.org team Tanzania’s Rungwe District, in the Mbeya Region, has immense, yet largely untapped, potential for agro-tourism, according to Mr Geoffrey Kirenga, the Chief Executive Officer of SAGCOT Centre Ltd….

SAGCOT’s CEO in Vision 2050 Committee: A Strategic Move for Tanzania’s Agricultural Transformation

January 2, 2024 Africa Kilimo Features

DAR ES SALAAM: In a strategic move to bolster Tanzania’s agricultural sector, the inclusion of the CEO of the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT), Godfrey Kirenga, in the…

Be the Next Global Food Systems Leader: Join the Inspiring Youth Leadership Program

January 1, 2024 Africa Kilimo #FoodSystems Champions, Africa, News

In an effort to transform food systems globally, a new and inspiring program for early career professionals has been launched, offering a unique opportunity to accelerate food systems solutions in…

Happy New Year from KilimoKwanza.org: Envisioning a Thriving Future for African Agriculture

January 1, 2024 Africa Kilimo Africa, Editorial

Dear Esteemed Friends, Partners, and Allies in Agricultural Progress, As the first light of 2024 touches the fertile soils of our beloved continent, we at KilimoKwanza.org stand at the cusp…

Eco-Friendly and Profitable: The Untold Story of Snail Farming in Nakuru

January 1, 2024 Africa Kilimo Features, Kenya, Money, News

In the lush landscapes of Nakuru, Kenya, Wangui Waweru, an enterprising woman, founded the Gold Dust Snail Farm six years ago. Her journey into the world of mollusks began in…

A Fresh Era in Tanzanian Agriculture – The Rise of Tamu Tamu Tanzania in Apple Production

December 29, 2023 Anthony Muchoki Editorial

KilimoKwanza.org Editorial In an era where sustainable agriculture is not just a necessity but a mandate, Tanzania is witnessing a remarkable transformation in its apple industry, thanks to the collaborative…

The Legacy of Rashid Omar Mbuguni: Transforming Tanzanian Lives through Business Acumen and Nationalistic Zeal

December 29, 2023 Anthony Muchoki Features

By Anthony Muchoki As the clock struck 10 PM on the 15th of July, 2023, in Dar es Salaam, a profound chapter in Tanzania’s business history closed with the passing…