Today at MINAGRI, Hon. Minister @T_Ndabamenye chaired a high-level consultation on the FY2026/27 IMIHIGO, bringing together development partners, the private sector, civil society organizations, representatives from MINAGRI, and other government institutions.
The meeting brought together senior stakeholders from government, private sector, research institutions, and development partners to refine and co-create a shared roadmap to position Rwanda as Africa’s leading hub for agri-food innovation by 2035.
Today in Kigali, Hon. Minister @T_ndabamenye convened a high-level incubation meeting on the Rwanda Food Systems Innovation Ecosystem Strategy (2026–2035). #AgriUpdatesRw
The Minister of State @solangeuwituze, met with @FAODG, on the sidelines of the 34th Session of the FAO Regional Conference for Africa in Nouakchott, Mauritania. Read more: https://t.co/UwmMWO9uK6
The discussions also focused on strengthening collaboration between Rwanda and the Africa Food Systems Forum to advance sustainable and resilient food systems across the continent.
Today, Hon. @T_ndabamenye received H.E. Hailemariam Desalegn, former Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Ethiopia & @AGRA_Africa Board Chair. They discussed the launch of the Africa Food Systems Forum summit on 2 April 2026 & preparations for the main summit, 1–5 September.
Today, Hon. @solangeuwituze joined over 400 women convened at Kigali Convention Center for a Women in Agri-Food Systems workshop as part of International Women’s Day celebrations. She also launched the women agripreneur exhibition.
#IWD2026#WomenInAgri#Rwanda
Today, the Government of Rwanda and @IFAD signed a $78.5 million financing agreement to transform agriculture.
This funding will support:
🌾 Kayonza Hillside irrigation
🐐Small livestock value chains
The objective is to reduce poverty, improve food security, increase agriculture climate resilience and put more money in the pockets of rural households.
A win for farmers and a win for Rwanda!
#Agriculture #FoodSecurity
Hello Kigalians!
Introducing the Vertical Hydroponic Kitchen Farm, a space saving, sustainable way to grow fresh fruits & veggies at home! Enjoy beauty, nutrition, and convenience in one smart solution.
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#UrbanFarming#Hydroponics#Rwanda 🍎🥦🌿🥬🍓
Today Hon. Minister @mcbagabe received a courtesy call from @FAORwanda Rep. a.i. Nomathemba Mhlanga. Their discussions focused on current projects in agriculture and livestock as well as exploring further areas of cooperation in line with PSTA5 and FAO Country Program Framework.
Today, Hon. @mcbagabe received a courtesy call from Takahiro Sasaki, Mayor of @HachimantaiCity, Japan. He is in Rwanda to launch the new 5-year Gentian-in-Rwanda Project, a cut flower production and export initiative led by Japan, which was first introduced in Rwanda in 2015.
Speaking on behalf of H.E. Paul Kagame, Hon. @mcbagabe reiterated that Rwanda’s vision for agri-food systems transformation is fully aligned with CAADP’s vision and reaffirmed the Rwanda’s commitment and readiness to implement the new CAADP Strategy.
Today, Hon. Minister @mcbagabe represented the President of the Republic of Rwanda, H.E. Paul Kagame, at the Extraordinary African Union Summit of Heads of State and Government, which endorsed the new 10-Year CAADP Strategy and Action Plan.
Today, on the sidelines of the Extraordinary African Union Summit in Kampala, Hon. @mcbagabe met with Dr. Abebe Haile-Gabriel, @FAO Assistant Director-General for Africa.
They reaffirmed their commitment to advancing the agri-food systems transformation agenda in Rwanda.
Hon. @mcbagabe held a bilateral meeting with H.E. Ahmed EL BOUARI, Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development, Water and Forests of the Kingdom of Morocco. They discussed strengthening cooperation to advance food systems transformation.
On the sidelines of CAADP, Hon. @mcbagabe participated in ministerial sessions to discuss the 10-year CAADP strategy and its domestication at the country level. He also held bilateral meetings with key partners, including @IFAD’s Director for East and Southern Africa.