Do we need to be worried about climate change and the ability to feed ourselves? Jared Ochieng, Senior Agriculture Specialist at FSD Kenya, tackled a question about concerns regarding climate change and food security during session 3 panel discussion. #FINAS2024

Day two at the #FINAS2024 Conference where experts are delving into the key pillars driving success towards a dynamic digital financial agriculture in Kenya, strategically positioning the nation for a robust agricultural ecosystem. #FINAS2024

Joseph Wanyingi, CEO Kenlinks Ltd (Dairy aggregator and value chain specialist), highlights the role of cooperatives in the dairy sector, emphasising their capacity to unite farmers, streamline coordination efforts, and foster collaborative relationships among stakeholders.

Seema Gohil, Director, Digifarm Kenya sheds light on how technology based solutions can be built as there is a need for hybrid financial funding and not all farmers centralised outside Nairobi can access this information.

In his concluding remarks, Sudi Matara, General Manager, KTDA Foundation, emphasised the strategic significance of leveraging opportunities for cross-learning and hybrid models in agriculture by recognizing that each model brings forth its unique array of advantages.

I am happy to have moderated this insightful panel on coordinating small holder farmers

From the FINAS Conference Secretariat, we say a BIG THANK YOU to everyone that made the #FINAS2024 a success.

A deep dive study on Farmer Service Centres(FSCs) was conducted to provide understanding of the business model, its viability, and sustainability across different segments of farmer service centres with a specific focus on those owned by females and youth.

CPA Tom Akeno - chief finance & investment officer Agric Finance Corp giving an overview of the 2023-2027 strategy FSD Kenya

According to the 2023-2027 strategy, Agric Finance Corp scored 62.5% in meeting the objectives of it's 2018-2022 strategy FSD Kenya

Selfie moment with John Kabutha - National Treasury, and Tamara Cook - CEO FSD Kenya at the 2023-2027 Agric Finance Corp strategy launch

This plan is a result of a rigorous process. We analyzed trends, identified challenges, sought opportunities, and engaged in fruitful dialogue with stakeholders from across the sector. Consequently, the plan reflects not only the vision of Corporation #AFCStrategicPlanLaunc

Speaking at the ongoing Warehouse Receipt Financing Feasibility Study Dissemination workshop, our Managing Director, George Kubai, highlighted AFC's commitment to delivering tailored financial solutions for the agricultural sector.

I will be moderating a panel at the inaugural NSE Agri-invest Summit on challenges and opportunities offered by the NSE PLC for Agri-investments FSD Kenya

Currently on-going the #EmpowerHer breakfast session NSE PLC inaugural Agri-invest Summit 2024 supported by FSD Kenya

𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶-𝗦𝗠𝗘 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 Under the stewardship of Sarah Wachekeh (AFC), our panel at #FINAS2025 unpacked how agri-SMEs the backbone of Kenya’s rural economy can overcome informality, policy barriers and finance gaps to drive 33% of GDP and 80% of jobs.

Various insights lit up our session on “Making Smallholder Farmers Bankable,” showing that when data, policy and partnerships align, agri-SMEs can truly thrive. #FINAS2025

🚜Jecinta Mbugua: “We must empower our youth to lead in agriculture, so that one day my children can inherit not just the land, but the credit history and opportunities I’ve built." #FINAS2025

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Change is constant — but resilience is a choice.” At #FINAS2025, FSD Kenya's Chief Programme Officer, James Kashangaki called for finance that works with nature and for smallholders. The future of food systems depends on it. 🔗 shorturl.at/TX3XM #AgriFinance #FinanceForGood