Stakeholders call for inclusive, sustainable growth to unlock the potential of Kenya’s fisheries sector Kenya’s fisheries sector holds immense potential to drive inclusive economic growth and regional trade, but only if policies are harmonised, coordination is strengthened, and women and youth are fully... Jul 21, 2025
Jackson: Building a Dairy Dream in the Hills of Rwanda When Jackson Sebahungu first began making yogurt during his college days in Kinigi, Musanze District, it was a humble attempt to build something of his own. He had little in the way of resources, but ... Jul 8, 2025 Newsletter Stories
Blending Passion and Purpose in Agribusiness For Irakoze Cherbine, agriculture isn’t just a livelihood—it’s a calling. The young entrepreneur from Rwanda is combining her passion for farming and food processing to build a meaningful career, one ... Jul 1, 2025 Newsletter Stories
Kigali Media Roundtable: The Power of Media in Agricultural Transformation Kilimo Trust recognizes the media as a powerful catalyst for change in agriculture. In line with this commitment, the organization convened a high-level media roundtable in Kigali to strengthen partne... Jun 30, 2025
Tackling the Silent Crisis of Post-Harvest Losses in Uganda Immaculate Tumwine from Kilimo Trust educating farmers on the use of hermetic bags to proetct their harvest in Kibiniko Village, Eastern Uganda. For farmers like Julius Kabole in Eastern Uganda, the s... Jun 25, 2025 Success Stories
Investing in Rwanda’s agricultural sector to drive jobs Rwanda’s agricultural sector is poised to create multiple jobs as the country continues to prioritize the development of the sector. Rwanda’s agricultural sector, which employs about 70% of the workfo... Jun 25, 2025 Success Stories
Turning Rice Waste into Wealth: What if rice farming could do more than feed the nation? What if it could heal the soil, create green jobs, and cut agricultural waste? At Kilimo Trust, we’re turning this vision into reality by working with farmers, millers, youth, and innovators to transf... Jun 25, 2025 Success Stories
Rwanda Rural Agri-Stars: Tvet TVET and her group of determined women have turned their passion for baking into a flourishing business that’s changing lives in their community. With training and mentorship from Kilimo Trust, the gr... Jun 16, 2025 Newsletter Stories
Rwanda Rural Agri-Stars: Youth Powering Rural Prosperity. Transforming rural livelihoods takes more than just effort — it takes the right skills and opportunities. That’s what the Rural Youth Employment Support (R-YES) project set out to offer: a chance for ... Jun 16, 2025 Success Stories
Breaking Barriers: How Clarisse is Defying Gender Norms in Rwanda’s Meat Industry Clarisse at work For many young people in Rwanda, the journey to employment can be long and uncertain. Abihirwe Clarisse from Gasabo District was no exception — once at home, unemployed, and unsure of... Jun 16, 2025 Newsletter Stories
Rwanda Rural Agri-Stars: Jackson Jackson, an innovative agro-entrepreneur, has carved a unique path in dairy processing by producing probiotic yoghurt that’s both nutritious and locally beloved. With support from Kilimo Trust, Jackso... Jun 16, 2025 Newsletter Stories
Dieudonné:From Subsistence farming to Thriving Agribusiness Dieudonné at his farm Dieudonné Iradukunda, young and successful vegetable farmer from Huye District in Rwanda is a shining example of how targeted youth empowerment can transform agriculture into a t... Jun 16, 2025 Newsletter Stories