African Agriculture and Food Systems
This KILIMOKWANZA.ORG report provides a comprehensive analysis of the “spinach” value chain in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. It begins by deconstructing the term “spinach,”…
Partnership targets 21,000 farmers, aims to quadruple yields and position Tanzania as a regional soybean hub By Elizabeth Shumbusho, Kilimokwanza Reporter Dar es Salaam,…
A single acre can yield 145,000 shillings in profit—or wipe out your entire investment. Agricultural experts reveal why potato farming in Kenya is a…
A Sweet Revolution Blooms in East Africa’s Hidden Paradise By Kilimokwanza.org Team October 2025 In the misty embrace of the Kilombero Valley, where the…
Executive Summary The Kenyan potato sector stands at a pivotal inflection point. As the nation’s second most important food crop, it is fundamental to…
According to Sheena Raikundalia, Chief Growth Officer at Kuza One, a deep dive into Kenya’s potato supply chain reveals a system in which farmers,…
By Elizabeth Wanjiku In Kenya’s highlands, where potatoes rival maize as the second-most important staple, two varieties dominate the conversation—and the market. One is…
Dar es Salaam – When the Private Agricultural Sector Support Trust (PASS) opened its doors in 2000, few could have imagined the scale of…
Over 15 years, the Africa Food Systems Forum has evolved from a bold idea into a powerhouse for agricultural transformation, mobilising billions in investment…
With a $250 million annual import bill, the East African nation is mobilising farmers, processors, and strategic policy to achieve self-sufficiency and become a…
NAIROBI, 6th Aug, 2025 – Africa’s agricultural sector faced a perfect storm of challenges in 2024, yet a report from the Alliance for a…
Strategic Analysis of Smallholder Farmer Engagement and Demographic Projection across the Agricultural Growth Corridors of Tanzania (AGCOT): 2025–2030 Kilimokwanza.org Report 1. Executive Summary: The…
Dar es Salaam, July 19, 2025 – Tanzania’s spice industry, a vital contributor to the nation’s agricultural exports, is grappling with a severe crisis…
From AGCOT Centre- In the heart of Tanzania’s Kilombero Valley, a quiet revolution is underway in the world of cocoa. While Tanzania may be…
DODOMA, Tanzania – A recent high-profile visit by a delegation from the Norwegian Embassy in Tanzania, alongside representatives from the AGCOT Centre, has cast…
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania – A profound transformation is taking root in Tanzania’s agricultural landscape as the nation shifts from exporting raw commodities to…
🌾 Staple Crops Grown Across Africa 🌍 From east to west, north to south, these crops form the backbone of Africa’s food systems and…
By Charles Mwangi Nyandarua County, nestled in the central highlands of Kenya, is undergoing a profound agricultural awakening. While it has long been known…
RC Champions Apple Initiative as Key to Economic EmpowermentDodoma Regional Commissioner Rosemary S. Senyamule is spearheading a bold initiative to cultivate apples as a…
By A Correspondent Dodoma, May 12, 2025 – In a bold step to fast-track Tanzania’s Agenda 10/30 and enhance service delivery across the agriculture…
By Juma Msafiri Tanzania stands on the threshold of a transformative national journey — one that demands courage, clarity, and collective vision. The Southern…
Kilimokwanza.org Team Executive Summary Agricultural lime (aglime) presents a transformative opportunity for Tanzanian agriculture, a sector grappling with widespread soil acidity that significantly curtails…
Arusha In the semi-arid heartlands of Africa, where climate unpredictability has long hindered food security and productivity, a little-known legume is emerging as a…
Special Commentary on Agricultural Transformation in Tanzania In a groundbreaking development for Tanzania’s agricultural sector, small-scale rice farmers from Rujewa Ward in Mbalali District,…