Tag: Kenya agriculture
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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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From Mystic Jomo to Humble Moi: An Ex-Spy’s Chronicle of Presidents and a Peaceful Pivot to Organic Avocados
Introduction: A Life Spent at the Heart of Power When a former spy speaks, public memory leans in. In the Kenyan landscape, few stories weave together intimate encounters with national leadership and a grounded, earthly pivot as gracefully as that of Esau Mwangi. Now in his 80s, Mwangi reflects on his decades of service, and…
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What Kenya Can Learn from Indiana’s Farming Prowess
Introduction: A Lesson from the Midwest Kenya’s farmers face a mix of opportunities and challenges—from unpredictable rainfall to soil health concerns and the push for higher yields. A recent visit to Indiana, a state famed for its robust corn and soybean production, reveals a blueprint that could help Kenya modernize its agriculture. The core takeaway:…