African Agriculture and Food Systems
As the sun rises over the Rift Valley, casting a golden light on sprawling fields, a local farmer begins his day. Amidst the rolling…
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…
Tanzania is a nation blessed with abundant natural resources, diverse landscapes, and a climate ideal for agriculture. Tanzania, often referred to as the “breadbasket…
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…
Kilimokwanza.org team The hunger crisis in East Africa, impacting over 52 million people, is not only a humanitarian catastrophe but also presents a unique…
KiliMokwanza.org Team East Africa faces a severe and escalating hunger crisis. This complex emergency, driven by a confluence of factors, is affecting millions of…
Kilimokwanza.org team The year 2023 marked a pivotal moment for East Africa’s agriculture sector, deeply rooted in a history of resilience and innovation. As…
Dubai, COP28 Summit – The recent COP28 climate summit in Dubai marked a historic moment in the global effort to combat climate change, particularly…
Nairobi- Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has advocated for the local rice farmers to be given priority in purchasing the Mwea Rice Mills (MRM) when…
The Tanzanian government, through its Ministry of Agriculture, has announced an ambitious plan to construct an international grain market in Tanga. This initiative, declared…
Kilimokwanza.org Team CGIAR, the preeminent global agricultural research network, has announced a groundbreaking investment of over USD 890 million. This substantial funding will be…
The announcement by FarmERP about their aggressive expansion into the Saudi Arabian market is a significant development in the agri-tech sector. This strategic move…
By Anthony Muchoki In an event showcasing Tanzania’s commitment to sustainable agriculture and green growth, the Tanzania High-Level Side Event at the 28th Conference…
By Kilimokwanza.org Team The African Development Bank Group has approved a substantial loan to bolster Tanzania’s agriculture sector. This $66 million loan, granted to…
Dubai, UAE, December 10, 2023 – A landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been signed between the AGRA(Sustainably Growing Africa’s Food Systems) and the…
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Kilimokwanza.org/ — At the United Nations’ Climate Conference COP28, a formidable African civil society coalition, represented by Secou Sarr, Executive…
Rwanda’s food systems landscape is brimming with potential, even in the face of limited natural resources. This is largely attributable to the Rwandan Government’s…
In a crucial session at COP28 focused on the resilience of small-scale farmers amid the climate crisis, Tanzanian Minister of Agriculture Abdallah Ulega provided…
In the mosaic of East African agriculture, bananas stand out as an indispensable crop. Across this region, from the lush highlands of Uganda to…
*AGRA Chair Voices Support for Tanzania’s Green Growth Agenda By Anthony Muchoki President Samia Suluhu Hassan has articulated a clear vision for Tanzania, aiming…
Tanzania High-Level Side Event COP28 Dubai: A March Towards Green Growth and Agricultural Transformation By Anthony Muchoki Tanzania is actively seeking support and co-financing…
Dubai, UAE – December 3, 2023 – In a significant bilateral meeting alongside the ongoing United Nations Conference on Climate Change (COP28) in Dubai,…
Dubai, UAE – December 4, 2023 At the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28), Tanzania’s Minister of Livestock and Fisheries, Hon. Abdallah Ulega, held…
Kilimokwanza.org | News Team In a recent gathering of over 160 global leaders in Dubai for COP28, Tanzania’s President, Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, has…