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Ruto warns coffee farmers against taking huge loans after debt waiver

Sacco ReviewJune 16, 202408 mins

President William Ruto has warned coffee farmers against taking more loans following a waiver issued by the government recently. Speaking at Gitooro ASK showground in Meru County during the Meru Cooperative Dairy Union 9th Farmers Field Day, Ruto cautioned the cooperatives coffee society officials against taking more loans unless it is approved by farmers themselves….

70,000 women get Ksh1B in AFC credit scheme

Sacco ReviewAugust 24, 2023August 24, 202307 mins

Over 70,000 farmers have benefited from loans worth Ksh 1 billion since the inception of the Agricultural Finance Corporation’s (AFC) cheap credit scheme in 2018 that targets to benefit women on agri-finance in Kenya. The money was accessed through Saccos, microfinance institutions and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) with AFC projecting to reach out…

70,000 women get Ksh1B in AFC credit

Sacco ReviewMay 4, 2023May 5, 202307 mins

Over 70,000 farmers have benefited from loans worth Ksh 1 billlion since the inception of the Agricultural Finance Corporation’s (AFC) cheap credit scheme in 2018 that targets to benefit women on agri-finance in Kenya. The money was accessed through Saccos, microfinance institutions and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) with AFC projecting to reach out…

Over 70,000 farmers receive Ksh1B from AFC’s credit scheme for women

Sacco ReviewApril 11, 2023April 11, 202307 mins

By Sacco Review reporter Over 70,000 farmers have benefited from loans worth Ksh 1 billion since the inception of the Agricultural Finance Corporation’s (AFC) cheap credit scheme in 2018 that targets to benefit women on agri-finance in Kenya. The money was accessed through Saccos, microfinance institutions and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) with AFC…