African Agriculture and Food Systems
Kilimokwanza.org In the transformative landscape of Tanzania’s agricultural sector, President Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan’s administration heralds a new dawn of collaboration, innovation, and growth, according to Mr Geoffrey Kirenga, CEO of SAGCOT Centre. Thanks to the endorsement of the President, the Southern Agriculture Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) is set to evolve into a more […]
Kilimokwanza.org Team On Friday, March 15, 2024, Sam Sasali, a distinguished journalist and editor at Clouds Media Group, initiated a thought-provoking discussion reflecting on the impactful three-year tenure of President Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan. Accompanying him were: Geoffrey Kirenga, the CEO of the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT), who plays a key role […]
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Tanzania’s agricultural sector is witnessing an unprecedented boom, particularly in the realm of avocado exports, showcasing a period of substantial growth under the astute leadership of President Samia Suluhu Hassan. Jacqueline Mkindi, an influential stalwart in the agricultural domain and the CEO of the Tanzania Horticultural Association, highlights a striking surge […]
Kilimokwanza.org team The Deputy Minister of Works, Eng. Godfrey Kasekenya, has urged Reynolds Construction Company (RCC), the contractor tasked with constructing the 66.9 km Kidatu-Ifakara road and the 133-meter Ruaha bridge, to ensure timely completion of both projects. These infrastructures are of paramount importance as they lie within the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania […]
SAGCOT Centre had the honor of hosting the Norwegian Ambassador to Tanzania for a three-day visit across the pivotal regions of Iringa and Morogoro. This visit, spanning from March 13th to 15th, 2024, underscored the flourishing partnership between Tanzania and Norway in the realm of agricultural development. A conversation between the Morogoro Regional Commissioner, Hon. […]
Date: March 17, 2024, SAGCOT Centre, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania *SAGCOT Hosts Ambassador Tone Tinnes in Iringa, Morogoro The Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) is delighted to announce the recent visit of Her Excellency Madam Tone Tinnes, the Norwegian Ambassador to Tanzania, to the SAGCOT region, focusing on the Ihemi and Kilombero Clusters […]
SAGCOT has shown innovation and partnership, bridging the gap between the public and private sectors to foster agricultural growth and sustainability. Said Elias Luvanda, in his role as the Acting Iringa Regional Administrative Secretary, took this occasion to elaborate on the successes and the roadmap ahead for the SAGCOT initiative. On the 13th of March, […]
Kilimokwanza.org Reporter “Agriculture means business! It was fascinating to see how SAGCOT and its partners are spearheading responsible, private-sector-led agricultural innovation, contributing to Tanzania’s food security and economic growth,” stated Her Excellency Madam Tone Tinnes, the Norwegian Ambassador to Tanzania. She commended Norway’s sustained support for SAGCOT since its inception in 2012. Her tour included […]
Tanzania is confronting one of its most pressing challenges – food loss and waste, with “Tuhifadhi Chakula” (“Let’s Save Food”) initiative which was announced on August 8, 2023. The nation has sets its sights on transforming its agricultural landscape. This ambitious five-year project, backed by a $24 million investment from the United States Agency for […]
Geoffrey Kirenga During his presidency from 1985 to 1995, the late President Ali Hassan Mwinyi implemented significant policies to support the agricultural sector in Tanzania. Mwinyi, whose life spanned from May 8, 1925, to February 29, 2024, left a lasting legacy in the nation’s agricultural development. His leadership played a crucial role in transitioning Tanzania […]