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 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

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