I am thrown into my zone of discomfort from time to time in meetings, and I enjoy the struggle for clarity. I spent a week in Jinja town, approximately 220 km from Kampala, attending a meeting with close to 140 participants from seven East African countries. The participants included traders (mainly women), researchers, government officials,...Read More

The East African Community (EAC) has taken a significant step toward strengthening agroecological trade in the region. Participants at the Regional Conference on Enhancing Cross-Border Trade in Agroecological Produce concluded the week-long gathering in Jinja, Uganda, with seven comprehensive resolutions aimed at improving the sector and supporting economic growth across member states. The conference brought...Read More

Participants of the Regional Conference on Enhancing Cross-Border Trade in Agroecological Produce within the East African Community (EAC) have issued seven resolutions aimed at boosting this crucial sector for the economies of member states. The week-long conference, held in Jinja, Uganda, brought together stakeholders from government, the private sector, farmers, researchers, and journalists from Kenya,...Read More

Arusha, Tanzania – 24 October 2025 The final day of the Regional Training Workshop on Navigating Cross-Border Trade of Agroecological Products focused on the theme “Empowering Women and Youth to Drive Inclusive Agroecology and Trade.” The sessions provided an opportunity for participants to consolidate lessons from the week, explore gender and youth dimensions of agroecological...Read More

Arusha, Tanzania – 24 October 2025 The Eastern and Southern African Management Institute’s Trade Policy Training Centre in Africa (ESAMI–trapca), in collaboration with the Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa (AFSA) and the East African Community (EAC), successfully convened a Regional Training Workshop on Navigating Cross-Border Trade of Agroecological Products from 20 – 24 October...Read More

How to adapt to climate change impacts, reduce risk (diversification, storage, cold chain), use early warning systems, and access green finance or premium low-carbon markets.Read More

Techniques to reduce losses, maintain product quality, and add value (drying, processing, packaging, labelling) to increase shelf life and access higher-value markets.Read More

Explains EAC, COMESA, AfCFTA and WTO trade rules; trader rights at borders; simplified trade regime; and practical steps for reporting NTBs, unfair treatment, or illegal charges.Read More

Using social media (WhatsApp Business, Facebook, Instagram), e-commerce platforms, storytelling, low-cost branding/packaging, and QR codes to reach more buyers and get better prices.Read More

Practical ways to find buyers, join cooperatives, use digital marketplaces (e.g., Selina Wamucii, Wasoko), participate in trade fairs, and connect with AfCFTA and EAC trade networks.Read More