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Ronald Musundi, Senior Investment Manager, Impact for Northern Kenya Fund Speaking at a "Access to Finance - Catalyzing Investments in Northern Kenya" Panel at the third Northern Kenya Impact Investment Conference in Nairobi on October 30th, 2024
NEWS

Over 13,000 MSME’s In Northern Kenya Receive Business Boost Through Micro-loans

To expand equitable financing for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the marginalized Northern Kenya region, the Impact for Northern Kenya (INK)...

A member of the Nyinyir Women Cooperative in Isiolo County
NEWS

USAID LMS to showcase Northern Kenya’s livestock sector gains at the Meat Expo 2024

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), through the Feed the Future Kenya Livestock Market Systems Activity (USAID LMS), USAID Kuza, and...

Green Garment Factory
SMART BUSINESS

Kenya Breaks Ground for World’s First Green Garment Factory Made From Recycled Containers

Already under construction, the green garment factory and textile centre will be completed by December 2024.

Head of KCB Foundation, Caroline Wanjeri (right), and USAID’s Kenya Investment Mechanism Acting Chief of Party, Dr. Grace Mwai (left) exchange the signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
BUSINESSSMART BUSINESS

Livestock Farmers to Get Loans, Training in KCB Foundation-USAID Deal

The partnership will train and equip farmers from ASALs with climate smart agricultural practices to mitigate against the dire impacts of climate change. The...

The program is intended to make agriculture a more profitable venture for farmers in Kenya. [Photo/ NMG]
FEATURED STORY

10,000 Farmers to Get Loans in Ksh100M Faulu Bank, USAID Deal

“This partnership will not only allow us to grow our agriculture financing segment but also enable us to train at least 10,000 farmers...

Vital Capital
FEATURED STORY

Vital Capital, USAID Funding SMEs Affected by COVID-19

Vital Capital and KIM are seeking to identify and execute at least five completed transactions, providing at least $5 million in financing.

FEATURED STORY

Report reveals why Kenya is food insecure

The report also faults high interest rates saying they could be dissuading farmers from taking loans

FEATURED STORY

Govt rolls out plan to feed children on balanced diet

Three guide books launched as feeding campaign shifts food-based nutrition interventions to promote consumption of foods with more nutrients

FEATURED STORY

Sh2.5 billion funding for ‘tough’ maize

The new TELA maize hybrids have been enhanced through biotechnology to improve their drought tolerance and ability to resist attacks by insects