African Agriculture and Food Systems
The Potato Council of Tanzania and the National Potato Council of Kenya have signed a five-year MoU on seed, standards, trade and research at…
Kilimokwanza.org Report 1. Executive Landscape and Historical Genesis The narrative of Kenya’s horticultural development is intrinsically linked to the evolution of its seed systems.…
KILIMOKWANZA.ORG TEAM This report provides a comparative analysis of the engagement of Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda with global carbon markets, examining the roles of…
By Charles Mwangi Nyandarua County, nestled in the central highlands of Kenya, is undergoing a profound agricultural awakening. While it has long been known…
KITUI COUNTY, 4 th June 2024: Smallholder farmers in Kitui county have seen successwith the introduction of regenerative agriculture practices to their farms. This…
Nairobi, Kenya – May 31, 2024 – To address the country’s rice shortage, the Kenyan government has announced the duty-free importation of 500,000 metric…
By Kilimokwanza.org Team In a side event at the upcoming Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit, set for May 7th, 2024, in Nairobi, stakeholders…
Nairobi, Kenya – March 27th, 2024 – Kenya Breweries Limited (EABL) has unveiled Manyatta Cider, a groundbreaking beverage that celebrates the rich tapestry of…
Charles Muchoki In a bid to bolster the livestock farming sector and uplift the livelihoods of farmers across Kenya, Livestock Development Principal Secretary Jonathan…
Nairobi, Kenya – February 6, 2024: In an age where the internet bridges gaps and opens doors, Kenyans are increasingly turning to the digital…
Nairobi- Hon. Jonathan Mueke, CBS, recently officiated Kenchic’s adoption of a solar power system at their processing plant in Kilimambogo, Thika. This significant move…
Kilimokwanza.org Team The recent discovery of coltan deposits in Kenya is not just a milestone for the mining sector but also a pivotal moment…
In an announcement that is set to redefine Kenya’s position in the global mining sector, the Minister for Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs,…
Nairobi, Kenya – The Kenyan government’s decision to impose a blanket ban on avocado exports, effective November 3, 2023, as reported by Kilimo Kwanza,…
In a swift and escalating regulatory intervention, the Avocado Society of Kenya (ASOK) faced stringent government action mere hours after issuing a controversial tweet…
By: Justine Nyachieo The journey in agribusiness continues to be an exciting one, particularly in Kenya, where farmers now have access to international markets.…
Anthony Muchoki In a groundbreaking announcement, Tanzania’s Minister of Agriculture, Hussein M Bashe, declared a significant achievement for the country’s agricultural sector. Tanzania has…
In the lush landscapes of Nakuru, Kenya, Wangui Waweru, an enterprising woman, founded the Gold Dust Snail Farm six years ago. Her journey into…
Nairobi — In a move set to benefit over 650,000 smallholder tea farmers, Kenya’s Ministry of Agriculture & Livestock Development (MALD) declared a subsidy…
In an urgent call to bolster Africa’s food production and security, Kenyan President William Samoei Ruto, US Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen, and…
Nairobi, Kenya – In a meeting with the Agriculture Sector Network (ASNET), Kenya’s Permanent Secretary, Kello Harsama, has been busy laying out the groundwork…
NAIROBI- In a concerted effort to advance the government’s Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA), the State Department of Livestock Production’s entire leadership convened a…
Nairobi, June 20, 2023 – In a historic development for trade relations, the European Union (EU) and Kenya have concluded negotiations for an ambitious…
MERU, Kenya – Under Hon. Mithika Linturi’s leadership, the Kenyan government has taken significant steps to support sustainable agricultural productivity and food security. The…