Agribusiness

Microfinance solutions empowering smallholder farmers in Kenya

Smallholder farmers form the backbone of Kenya’s agricultural sector, contributing nearly 75% of the country’s food production. Yet, despite their critical role, many of these farmers face significant challenges in accessing affordable financing. Traditional banks often view smallholder farmers as “high risk” due to lack of collateral, unpredictable weather patterns and fluctuating market prices. This […]

Banking & Technology

Fresh Proposals Set to Reshape Non-Deposit Taking Microfinance Banks

Kenya’s financial landscape is set to undergo a significant transformation, especially in the realm of non-deposit-taking microfinance banks (MFBs), as the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) rolls out new proposals aimed at regulating the sector more comprehensively. These moves follow a recent ruling that expanded the reach of the Central Bank’s regulatory framework, previously applied […]

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