Rikolto in East Africa

Rikolto's mission

Generation Food: young entrepreneurs in the driving seat of Arusha's transformation into a Food Smart City

Changing an unsustainable and exclusive food system into an innovative, sustainable and inclusive one driven by youth to build a strong and resilient Arusha

Inclusive & future-proof vegetable and fruit businesses in Tanzania’s Southern Highlands

Building an inclusive and competitive fruit and vegetable sector in Tanzania that supports farmers and contributes to job creation and food and nutrition security.

Transforming Northern Uganda into a regional food basket

Empowering smallholder farmers of rice, cassava and soybean to transform Northern Uganda into a food basket for Uganda and its neighbouring countries.

TOR: Digital Solution Developer for Farmers' Market Access in Tanzania's Southern Highlands
24/01/2022 in News
We are looking for a consultant who can develop a digital solution for horticulture value chains in Tanzania’s Southern Highlands to ensure farmers have access to markets and finance services. Deadline: 7 February 2022.
Call for proposals: Chili value chain development in Tanzania's Southern Highlands
17/01/2022 in News
We are seeking for companies or service providers working in the African Bird Eye Chili value chain, experience on export marketing and capable of providing BDS services to farmers. Submit your proposals by 6 February 2022.
Not all (project) endings are sad: Urban farming in Kampala continues to flourish!
16/12/2021 in News
In 2021, Rikolto, Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) and United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) committed themselves to boost Kampala's urban farming future. On 12 November 2021, we closed our project in beauty. Explore the report here.
EXTENDED DEADLINE | Consultancy water use efficiency and safe pesticides and fertilizer uses
15/12/2021 in News
We're looking for an experienced consultant on water use efficiencies and safe uses of pesticides and fertilizer techniques for Domikwa Furrow - Water User Groups in Tanzania. Submit proposals by 17 January 2022 (Deadline extended).
Little space but still want to start farming? Sacks and towers to the rescue of urban farmers
24/11/2021 in News
Farming within cities? Yes! Simple technologies like sack gardens and food towers require little space and investment, perfect for an urban setting.
Food from the city, for the city: Bringing urban farming technologies closer to Kampala's residents
15/11/2021 in News
From Kampala's Kyanja Resource Center to the communities: Promoting urban farming technologies for a future-proof city.
An integrated food system to ensure sustainable rice for all
03/11/2021 in News
Our rice experts, John Ereng and Djalou Franco, took part in the AGRF 2021 conference to give their insights into Rikolto’s experience with introducing the SRP standard in East Africa, specifically referring to evidence from a project in Iringa, Tanzania (2019-2021). Watch the video!
A high-level visit to showcase fruits and vegetables as essential building blocks for a sustainable future in Njombe
22/09/2021 in News
Tag along with 8 European Ambassadors on their trip to Njombe, Tanzania and visit two essential building blocks for a sustainable future: Home gardens & avocados seedlings.
Preparing Kampala for a future in urban farming
03/09/2021 in News
Kampala is preparing to expand urban farming in the city: Food from the city, for the city. Rikolto, KCCA and UN Environment Programme teamed up to promote urban farming. Explore the project here.

Rikolto in East Africa

Generation Food: young entrepreneurs in the driving seat of Arusha's transformation into a Food Smart City

Inclusive & future-proof vegetable and fruit businesses in Tanzania’s Southern Highlands

Transforming Northern Uganda into a regional food basket

News & Insights

TOR: Digital Solution Developer for Farmers' Market Access in Tanzania's Southern Highlands

Call for proposals: Chili value chain development in Tanzania's Southern Highlands

Not all (project) endings are sad: Urban farming in Kampala continues to flourish!

EXTENDED DEADLINE | Consultancy water use efficiency and safe pesticides and fertilizer uses

Little space but still want to start farming? Sacks and towers to the rescue of urban farmers

Food from the city, for the city: Bringing urban farming technologies closer to Kampala's residents

An integrated food system to ensure sustainable rice for all

A high-level visit to showcase fruits and vegetables as essential building blocks for a sustainable future in Njombe

Preparing Kampala for a future in urban farming