January 21, 2024
by Africa Kilimo
In a swift and escalating regulatory intervention, the Avocado Society of Kenya (ASOK) faced stringent government action mere hours after issuing a controversial tweet on its official handle @KenyaAvocados. Dated January 14th, the tweet expressed ASOK’s solidarity with a statement by TAHA (Tanzania Horticultural Association), vehemently condemning recent incidents involving the export of immature avocados. […]
January 21, 2024
by Africa Kilimo
In a recent operation shedding light on the complexities of Kenya’s agricultural export sector, the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) successfully thwarted a significant smuggling attempt at the Namanga border. A total of 32 tonnes of avocados, destined for Tanzania in violation of an export ban on the prized fruit, were intercepted, highlighting the intensifying […]
January 20, 2024
by Africa Kilimo
In a stride towards agricultural innovation, Tanzania’s Cereals and Other Produce Regulatory Authority (COPRA) spearheaded a crucial meeting with the AGRA and other pivotal stakeholders. The session, held on the 17th of January 2024, was not just a gathering but a decisive step towards integrating digital technology with agricultural practices, thereby propelling the sector into […]
January 19, 2024
by Africa Kilimo
Kilimokwanza.org Team “Rain Impacts Sugarcane Production: A Call for Adaptive Measures”In a recent revealing tweet by the Minister of Agriculture, Hussein M Bashe, the pressing issue of weather adversities, particularly rain, and its impact on the sugarcane industry has come to the forefront. The Minister’s tweet underscored a stark reduction in sugarcane production across several […]
January 19, 2024
by Editor
Dar es Salaam, 2024 – NMB Bank has today announced the launch of its groundbreaking campaign, “NMB PESA HAACHWI MTU,” aimed at significantly enhancing financial inclusion among Tanzanians. This latest initiative promises a more accessible banking experience, breaking down barriers and expanding opportunities for the majority of Tanzanians to join the formal financial system. Filbert […]
January 18, 2024
by Elizabeth Lizz
By Elizabeth Shumbusho In Uganda, smallholder farmers grapple with the challenges of limited land and resources. Amidst this struggle, a revolutionary approach to agriculture is making waves. The story of individuals like Sarah, a farmer with a one-acre plot, is unfolding as a testament to the power of integrated farming in combating hunger, poverty, and […]
January 18, 2024
by Charles Mwangi
By Charles Anthony Mr. Wamkele Mene, Secretary-General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), emphatically highlighted the transformative potential embedded within the AfCFTA. Encompassing an impressive expanse of 1.3 billion individuals, the AfCFTA stands not merely as a symbol of collective strength but as a beacon of economic resurgence. Mr. Mene articulated a vision […]
January 18, 2024
by Kilimokwanza
Mr. John Bosco Kalisa, the esteemed Executive Director/CEO of the East African Business Council (EABC), has recently unveiled the much-anticipated East Africa Economic Outlook for 2024 alongside the council’s strategic initiatives for the year. Amidst a global landscape of economic uncertainties and challenges, the EAC emerges not only as a resilient bloc but also as […]
January 18, 2024
by Africa Kilimo
*YARA has provided an essential contribution, significantly shaping the development pathway of SAGCOT DAVOS, SWITZERLAND – In an engagement at the World Economic Forum, Vice President Dr. Philip Mpango and YARA International’s CEO, Mr. Svein Tore Holsether, held pivotal discussions that underscored a shared vision for Tanzania’s agricultural transformation. The dialogue, enriched by the presence […]
January 17, 2024
by Africa Kilimo
Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, 17 January 2024 – In a groundbreaking initiative, the World Economic Forum today unveiled a comprehensive report, “Closing the Women’s Health Gap: A $1 Trillion Opportunity to Improve Lives and Economies.” Developed in collaboration with the McKinsey Health Institute, the report shines a spotlight on the pervasive health disparities women face and quantifies […]