Tag: input costs
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AFC Loan Disbursement to Farmers Rises 17% as Subsidised Credit Fuels Optimism
Subsidised Credit Gains Momentum for Kenyan Farmers Financing for Kenya’s agricultural sector is showing renewed strength as the Agricultural Finance Corporation (AFC), a state-backed lender, reported a 16.8% year-on-year increase in loan disbursements to farmers and agricultural co-operatives for the three months ending September 2025. The uptick brings total disbursements to about Sh1.1 billion, underscoring…
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AFC Loan Disbursement to Farmers Rises 16.8% on Subsidised Credit Demand
Subsidised credit fuels higher AFC disbursements Disbursements by the Agricultural Finance Corporation (AFC) to farmers and agricultural co-operatives surged 16.8% year-on-year to about Sh1.1 billion in the three months ending September 2025. The rise signals stronger demand for subsidised credit as input costs stay elevated and farmers seek financing to cover seeds, fertilisers, and equipment…
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Kenyan Manufacturers: High Costs Strain Profitability, KIPPRA Finds
Industry under pressure: Costs bite into Kenyan manufacturers’ margins A new study by the Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) highlights a troubling trend: persistently high production costs are eroding profitability for Kenyan manufacturers. While the sector has long been touted as a backbone of GDP growth and job creation, rising expenses—from…
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Rising costs push fish and chips prices higher: a heavyweight drain on the takeaway bill
Introduction: a cheap staple under pressure What used to be a reliably cheap and cheerful takeaway has become a costly concession for many households across the country. The price of fish and chips has risen dramatically over the past two decades, with a reported 154 percent increase between September 2005 and September 2025. While some…