Avenews, KMC, KLMC unveil Sh2.5bn trade-financing plan to boost livestock market efficiency
NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 17 - Avenews has partnered with the Kenya Meat Commission (KMC) and the Kenya Livestock Marketing Council (KLMC) to launch a Sh2.5 Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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Avenews, in partnership with the Kenya Meat Commission (KMC) and the Kenya Livestock Marketing Council (KLMC), has launched a Sh2.5 billion trade-driven financing model to enhance capital access for livestock stakeholders in Kenya.
- The initiative introduces a transaction-based financing framework, moving away from traditional collateral-heavy lending, and Avenews plans to deploy the KSh2.5 billion to Kenyan agri-SMEs in 2025.
- Key figures involved include Nancy Kinyanjui, Managing Director of Avenews Kenya, Maj. Gen. Jattani Gula, KMC Managing Commissioner, and Abdikadir Mohamed, KLMC Chief Executive Officer.
- This new model aims to convert daily livestock transactions into immediate working capital access, providing producers and traders with faster liquidity and improved cash flow.
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New Financing and Vaccination Programs Launched to Boost Kenya's Livestock Sector - November 2025
Avenews, in partnership with the Kenya Meat Commission (KMC) and the Kenya Livestock Marketing Council (KLMC), has launched a Sh2.5 billion trade-driven financing model. This model aims to boost the efficiency and inclusivity of Kenya's livestock market by enhancing capital access for stakeholders. In a separate initiative, Kenya has launched a renewed national vaccination drive for ruminants. This is a collaborative effort between GALVmed, the Kenya Veterinary Association (KVA), and the Ministry of Agriculture. The vaccination rollout aims to significantly boost livestock productivity, increase farmer incomes, and expand Kenya’s access to regional and global markets.
