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US, TZ partner to transform country into E.Africa horticulture powerhouse

The United States Agency for International Development in Tanzania celebrated the firstyear achievements for the Feed the Future Tanzania Kilimo Tija (Productive Agriculture) project at the Ministry of Agriculture Training Institute (MATI) – Ilonga, in Kilosa, Morogoro. The event not only presents an opportunity for stakeholders to celebrate Kilimo Tija’s year-one achievements but also serves […]

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UK charity project to benefit 100,000 Western Kenya youth in agribusiness

Practical Action and Mastercard Foundation have collaborated in establishing the Resilient Agriculture that Works for Young People (RAY) project. The project is expected to benefit over 100,000 youth in Western Kenya through a mentorship model to increase youth engagement in the agriculture sector. The program will be implemented in the nine counties of Kisumu, Homabay,

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$300 Million Investment Project Launched to Enhance Food Security in the Horn of Africa

Naivasha, Kenya, 15 June 2023 — In a significant stride towards building resilience for food and nutritional security, a $300 million (Sh42 billion) investment project has been initiated in Kenya and five other countries in the Horn of Africa. African Development Bank and AAAP Team Up to Drive Sustainable Agriculture and Climate Adaptation Financed by

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Kenya social entrepreneur wins Prestigious Commonwealth Award for connecting farmers to global markets

John Oroko Co-founder Selina Wamucii Limited. Photo courtesy. A Kenyan social entrepreneur whose company is connecting smallholder farmers across Africa into global supply chains has won the Commonwealth Secretary-General’s Innovation Award for Sustainable Development. John Oroko, the co-founder of Selina Wamucii, received the recognition for the work his innovative company is doing in integrating smallholder

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