Amplifying Voices in Kampala: The Media as Storytelling Partners On March 24, 2025, Kilimo Trust launched its media engagement series with a high-energy breakfast roundtable in Kampala, drawing together leading journalists, editors, and influencers from across Ugan... Jun 11, 2025 Newsletter Stories
Building a Climate-Smart Rice Sector in East Africa R4iCSA-II Learning Event Sparks Regenerative Dialogue From March 19–20, 2025, Kilimo Trust brought together farmers, researchers, youth innovators, and agripreneurs in Mbale, Eastern Uganda for a pivo... Jun 11, 2025 Newsletter Stories
Strengthening Partnerships for Resilient Agriculture: Kilimo Trust Meets Kenya’s Agriculture Leadership Kilimo Trust continues to deepen its commitment to building strong, strategic partnerships across the region to transform agri-food systems. This week, our leadership, led by CEO Dr. Birungi Korutaro,... May 15, 2025 News
Kilimo Trust recognized as Corporate Change Maker of the Year In Women Empowerment. Kilimo Trust has been honored with the Corporate Change Makers of the Year award for Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment at the Rwanda Women in Business Awards and Conference (RWIBAC) 2025 , held ... Apr 29, 2025 News
Breaking the Cycle: Reducing East Africa’s reliance on imported rice East African countries spend over $750 million annually on rice imports because local production cannot keep up with rising demand. This production gap, driven by limited infrastructure, outdated farm... Apr 14, 2025 Success Stories
Best Corporate Change Maker of the Year Award - How Kilimo Trust Rwanda Empowers Youth with Hearing Impairments In 2024, Kilimo Trust Rwanda was honored with the Best Corporate Change Maker of the Year award for its exceptional efforts in promoting inclusivity, particularly in empowering youth with hearing impa... Apr 2, 2025 Success Stories
Boosting Young Enterprises in Agribusiness The Rural Youth Employment Support (R-YES) Project bootcamp, organized by Kilimo Trust, has provided invaluable support to youth-led start-ups in agribusiness. This initiative aimed to equip young ent... Feb 16, 2025 Success Stories
Govt steps up fight against certified seed shortages The shortage of certified Irish potato seeds in Rwanda stems from several factors, including limited storage facilities, poor seed quality, and climate change impacts. This has led to reduced yields a... Feb 16, 2025 Success Stories
From training to investment, Kilimo Trust sparks growth for Rwanda’s young agripreneurs In Rwanda, Kilimo Trust through the Rural Youth Employment Support (R-YES) Project is paving the way for rural youth to thrive in agribusiness by creating sustainable employment opportunities. Through... Feb 16, 2025 Success Stories
As rice demand grows in Uganda, farmers embrace a new drought tolerant varieties Rice was once considered a treat in Uganda, only consumed on special occasions. But Now, it is a dietary staple in many Ugandan households, resulting in a significant increase in domestic demand. Annu... Feb 4, 2025 Success Stories
Sustainable rice production Rice is the most important cereal crop in Kenya after maize and wheat. It forms a very important diet for a majority of families in Kenya. The demand for rice in Kenya has seen a dramatic increase in ... Dec 10, 2024 Success Stories
How Rwanda’s Rubavu farmers grow wealth and health Famous for its fertile volcanic soils and favourable climate, Rubavu District has become Rwanda's top vegetable producer, driving local agriculture and playing a crucial role in the country's food sup... Dec 10, 2024 Success Stories