We were recently featured on NTV's Seeds of Gold feature where we were discussing various sustainable farming practices that not only help to maintain the ecosystem but also provide monetory value to a farmer. See…

In this exclusive interview with CNBC Africa, CEO Dr. Birungi Korutaro shares her thoughts on youth unemployment in Rwanda and how Kilimo Trust is using agribusiness to create employment opportunities in the country. See the…

Kenya imports KSh 55 billion worth of rice annually due to a significant domestic production shortfall. The country consumes over one million metric tonnes of rice yearly, but only produces around 230,000 tonnes. To address…

At the Africa Food Systems Forum in Kigali, youth in agribusiness called for a fund to support startups in agriculture across Africa. About 200 young entrepreneurs were given a platform to share business ideas, with…

The "African Vegetable Biodiversity Rescue Plan" launched in Kigali at the Africa Food Systems Forum requires up to $12.5 million to protect vegetable species at risk of extinction in Africa. The 10-year initiative, led by…

Horticulture farmers in Rubavu District, Rwanda, are making progress in combating malnutrition through the Good Food for Cities (GFC) project, which is supported by Kilimo Trust Rwanda. The project, running from 2022 to 2026, has…

Pierre Celestin Masengesho, a young entrepreneur from Gakenke District, Rwanda, began his agricultural journey in 2018 after leaving high school. He started by cultivating a small two-acre plot of land gifted by his parents and…

Celestin Turimumahoro, a 28-year-old entrepreneur from Rwanda, has turned his passion for agriculture into a successful business in animal nutrition. With support from Kilimo Trust Rwanda's Agri-Youth Employment (AYE) programme, he received training that helped…

Africa is now the most food import-dependent region in the world, dedicating more than 13 per cent of its import expenditure on food and agricultural commodities, according to the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO). How…

Alex Kabiru, a 34-year-old entrepreneur in Kenya’s central region, has transformed rice husks, a problematic agricultural by-product, into a profitable and eco-friendly business. Rice husks, which are often discarded or burned, are now used in…

In Rubavu District, Kilimo Trust through its project, the Good Food for Cities (GFC) recently held an inspiring competition to promote sustainable farming practices. The main goal of the competition is to promote sustainable production…

The Good Food for Cities (GFCs) project is making a significant impact by providing young students in schools in Rwanda with essential knowledge about food production through established kitchen gardens. Through hands-on learning, students are…