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2026 05 13 how lending

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Kenya is testing a new agricultural lending mechanism by securitizing smallholder farm loans to attract institutional investors. This creates a new asset class for investors and improves access to financing for farmers. The mechanism is specific to Kenya and emerging markets, with potential to scale if successful. Commercial impact is weak at this stage as the transaction is small (Sh276 million) and experimental.

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  • Kenya securitized local-currency farm loans to attract institutional investors.
  • Transaction raised Sh276 million from a Sh370 million portfolio covering 23,839 farmers.
  • Women made up 51% of borrowers.
  • Initiative led by Apollo Agriculture, Kaleidofin, and IDH Farmfit Fund.
  • Kenyan government launched Electronic Warehouse Receipt System.

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2026 05 13 how lending — News Analysis