Arusha, Tanzania – 22 October 2025 Day 3 of the Regional Training Workshop on Navigating Cross-Border Trade of Agroecological Products provided participants with a deeper understanding of how regional and continental trade frameworks operate in practice. The sessions focused on Rules of Origin (RoO), Simplified Trade Regimes (STR), Non-Tariff Barriers (NTBs), and Trade Facilitation, drawing...Read More
Arusha, Tanzania – 21 October 2025 Day 2 of the Regional Training Workshop on Navigating Cross-Border Trade of Agroecological Products focused on the intersection of agroecology, trade, and sustainable development — examining how Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) measures, Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT), and the elimination of Non-Tariff Barriers (NTBs) form the backbone of safe,...Read More
Arusha, Tanzania – 20 October 2025 The first day of the Regional Training Workshop on Agroecological Produce Trade and Knowledge Hub Development in the EAC Region set the stage for a transformative learning experience focused on redefining production and trade systems through agroecology. From Conventional Agriculture to Sustainability Participants began by examining the global and...Read More
Plain-language guide to STR, RoO, NTBs reporting, SPS/TBT compliance, tariff schedules, and the AfCFTA Protocol on Women & Youth in Trade (with checklists and flowcharts).Read More
Explains the 13 agroecology principles, value-based product differentiation, and how these principles link sustainability, nutrition, and market competitiveness.Read More
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has introduced a new rule requiring all imported goods to be accompanied by a Certificate of Origin from the exporting country. The directive, issued in a notice on July 9th, aims to tighten controls on the origin of imports, but is already drawing sharp criticism from tax experts and trade...Read More
SHIWAKUTA, with AFSA’s support, is hosting a two-day training on October 17-18, 2025, in Arusha-Tanzania for 30 agroecological entrepreneurs. This training is designed to equip SMEs with the tools they need to succeed in cross-border trade while promoting sustainable agricultural practices. Participants will learn how to navigate international trade regulations, understand market access, and strengthen...Read More
In Summary His first venture came in 2015, when nuisance bees around his home turned into a business opportunity. Mwangi installed hives and within a year-and-a-half, harvested 78kg of honey from just four hives. Selling the honey in Nairobi earned him almost as much as his monthly salary. When Robert Mwangi quit his accounting job...Read More
PELUM Kenya in collaboration with Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa (AFSA) organized for a National Multi -Stakeholder Meeting on Cross Border Trade in Agroecological Produce on 26th and 27th August, 2025 in Nakuru, Kenya. Cross-border trade in agroecological products between Kenya, Uganda & Tanzania holds great potential for farmers, especially youth and women. However,...Read More
