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May 26, 2026
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Inside Govt's Ksh100 Billion Plan to Support Farmers

Inside Govt's Ksh100 Billion Plan to Support Farmers

The plan is to cushion farmers from unforeseen circumstances, and enable them to get financial security, an element that has long been lacking in the country's agricultural sector...

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Kenya's government plans to raise Ksh100 billion through green and climate bonds by 2027 to revolutionize its agriculture sector.

  • The initiative aims to fund sustainable projects like solar-powered cold chains and regenerative farming, attracting private capital.
  • Key organizations involved include the National Treasury, the Agricultural Finance Corporation (AFC), the African Development Bank, and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD).
  • Bonds will offer below-market interest rates of 4-6% with maturities of 5-10 years, backed by carbon credit revenues, and a significant portion of loan guarantees is reserved for women and youth-led enterprises.

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