IFAD Country Director Matteo Marchisio said the executive board of the United Nations specialised agency had approved the additional financing, which will increase IFAD's total support for KeLCoP to approximately Sh14.2 billion ($110 million).
By Maureen KinyanjuiAbout 220 million migrants and members of the diaspora are estimated to support 1.1 billion relatives through remittances, making the funds an important source of income for families across developing countries.
By Chrispho OwuorThe Africa Rural Climate Adaptation Finance Mechanism (ARCAFIM) is targeting about 260,000 smallholder farmers and 500 rural businesses, with women expected to make up at least half of the beneficiaries and youth 30 per cent.
By Bradley BosireAccording to the EACC, Sh1.569 billion was fraudulently disbursed from the National Treasury Development Account to the programme and subsequently channelled to 23 private entities, 15 business names and eight companies.
By David AbonyoThe organisation explained that its strategy goes beyond increasing fish production, with investments also targeting sustainable management of natural resources, post-harvest infrastructure and stronger connections between producers and markets
By Chrispho OwuorGlobally, the report estimates that 7.8 per cent of the world's population, about 645 million people, experienced hunger in 2025, down from 8.1 per cent in 2024 and 8.6 per cent in 2022. That represents nearly 14 million fewer hungry people than a year earlier and 43 million fewer than in 2022.
By David AbonyoThe loan is on blend terms, with a 1.41 percent interest rate, 1.39 percent service charge, a 25-year repayment period, and a five-year grace period.
By Maureen Kinyanjui