The Land of a Thousand Hills, A Million Futures In the immediate, harrowing aftermath of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, as Rwanda lay shattered, two sisters returned to a country they barely recognized. Joy Ndungutse and Janet Nkubana, like so many others, were faced with the monumental task of rebuilding not just a nation, but individual lives stripped…
By Rahel Pallangyo In the world of film and art, where emotions and raw talent often seem to dominate, the rise of a star who marries that talent with a sharp business mind is both rare and refreshing. In Dar es Salaam and far beyond, the name Jamila Mfaume Bode is shining brighter by the day. Not only is…
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – Tanzania is positioning itself at the forefront of a global spice renaissance, with the Uluguru Mountains in Morogoro emerging as a new frontier for high-value commercial spice production. The initiative is being spearheaded by the Agricultural Growth Corridors of Tanzania (AGCOT), formerly known as SAGCOT, under the leadership of CEO Geoffrey Kirenga. A Region…
Dar es Salaam – Tanzania is charting a bold new course for its agricultural future, embracing an innovative corridor development model that promises to unlock vast economic potential, safeguard food security, and position the nation as a regional leader in agribusiness transformation. This model, born from the pioneering Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) and now expanded into…
Nairobi, Kenya – Nestled in the cool, fertile highlands of central Kenya, Nyandarua County is cementing its role as a cornerstone of the nation’s food security. A new National Agriculture Production Report from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) reveals a story of remarkable growth in 2023, showcasing significant expansion in everything from staple crops to high-value nuts…
By Charles Muchoki | Nairobi In a packed hall of entrepreneurs, students and church leaders, Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro delivered a charged, fast-moving sermon on money, mindsets and nation-building—part autobiography, part masterclass. His through-line was simple but provocative: Kenya will not leap from “M to B”—from millionaires to billionaires—by clinging to small, cash-only hustles or an obsession with plots…
Africa Forges New Trade Pathways to Bolster Food Security East Africa: Building Infrastructure and Confidence The Food Security Monitor (61st Edition, August 2025) doesn’t just warn of a hunger crisis — it also points to bold trade measures being rolled out across Africa. From Ethiopia’s $2.5B fertilizer investment to Tanzania’s new logistics hub, Malawi’s maize imports, and Nigeria–Benin’s $4B…
He’s not just launching a satellite; he’s launching solutions for a nation. By Rahel Pallangyo Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – In the grand theatre of global progress, a new star is rising over Africa. As Tanzania prepares to etch its name into the celestial tapestry with the launch of its first-ever satellite, the nation’s journey is being navigated by…
In the landscape of emerging market opportunities, few present as clear a signal for large-scale investment as Tanzania’s livestock and fisheries sectors. The East African nation, a bastion of political stability and consistent economic growth, is facing a structural deficit in its domestic protein supply chain. This gap, driven by a burgeoning population and rising consumer demand, represents a…
Mbeya, Tanzania – September 11, 2025 Tanzania’s fertile soils and tropical climate have long made it a global treasure trove for spices. From the clove plantations of Zanzibar to cardamom, cinnamon, black pepper, turmeric, and ginger grown across the mainland, the country boasts some of the world’s most sought-after flavors. Yet for decades, much of this bounty has been…