Kilimokwanza.org team 2023 United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) saw the global agenda punctuated by a pressing topic: sustainable food systems. As leaders from around the world converged at this pivotal forum, there was a palpable sense of urgency. With only seven years remaining to reach the milestones set for the 2030 Agenda, the focus on sustainable food systems has…
AGRA – Sustainably Growing Africa’s Food Systems, a leading organization dedicated to the progressive enhancement of Africa’s food systems, is making impactful advancements in Kenya. Today, PS Kello Harsama from the Ministry of Agriculture & Livestock Development engaged in a pivotal dialogue with the AGRA team, spearheaded by their President, Dr. Agnes Kalibata. Central to their dialogue was AGRA’s…
By Anthony Muchoki In a compelling address, Dr. Agnes Kalibata, President of AGRA , shed light on the pressing need for a large-scale transformation of Africa’s agri-food systems. With urgency and passion, Dr. Kalibata detailed the challenges faced by the African continent and highlighted AGRA’s innovative roadmap to address these issues. She was speaking on Sunday, 17 September 2023,…
TANZANIA – The vulnerability of Africa’s food security was harshly exposed by the recent Ukraine-Russia conflict. The resulting disruption in grain supplies from these countries to the African continent, accentuated by Russia’s decision not to renew the Black Sea Grain deal, cast a shadow over Africa’s dependency on external food imports. The Africa Food Systems Summit, recently convened in…
“CALA is about leading in agriculture and finding leaders for African agriculture. So, we are extremely happy and proud that you have decided to be part of this initiative. We started this initiative because we realized that there was a disconnect in a number of places. The biggest disconnect was that the people that are farming today and the…
TANZANIA- The bustling coastal city of Dar es Salaam witnessed a monumental congregation of Africa’s most influential figures in agriculture. Both established and emerging leaders descended upon Tanzania to delineate inclusive strategies that address the continent’s escalating food system challenges. Organised by the Centre for African Leaders in Agriculture (CALA), the two-day symposium, aptly titled ‘Food Systems Leadership in…
kILIMOKWANZA.ORG The cacophony of diverse voices, fervent discussions, and the energetic buzz of activity at the 2023 Africa Food Systems Summit (AGRF 2023) in Dar es Salaam painted a vivid picture of Africa’s hope and determination. Amidst this hopeful tumult stood Kelvin Odoobo, an Agtech founder and staunch advocate for a food systems revolution. As a proud delegate of…
Pelkins Ajanoh from Cameroon Business: CassVitaPelkins Ajanoh, the dynamic CEO and co-founder of CassVita, is catalyzing change in Cameroon by extending the shelf-life of cassava, a climate-resilient root, from 3 days to a commendable 18 months. This forward-thinking venture is paving the way for rural farmers to derive more value from their crops, fostering food security amidst the growing…
Kilimokwanza.org In the vast mosaic of Africa’s developmental narrative, agriculture has long held a revered place. It is the cradle from which our ancestors drew sustenance, the legacy we aim to pass to our descendants. Today, this legacy stands at a crossroads. The recently concluded Africa Food Systems Forum 2023 in Tanzania has illuminated the myriad challenges and opportunities…
Amid the sweeping savannahs and bustling marketplaces of Africa, a new narrative is emerging. The recently concluded Africa Food Systems Forum 2023 laid the foundation for a future where tradition meets innovation, and where the youth and women stand at the forefront of an agricultural transformation. Empowering Tomorrow’s Agri-Leaders While the forum discussed extensive topics spanning investments, technological adaptations,…