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Agricultural Finance in Kenya: Why Farmers Avoid Loans

Home›Blog›Agricultural finance Agricultural finance15 min read Farmers are not rejecting finance. They are rejecting loans built for salaries, not harvests. Five failures explain why farm lending keeps missing, and five fixes mirror them. ShareLinkedInXWhatsAppEmailCopy link In this article Why do Kenyan farmers walk away from agricultural loans? Failure 1: Finance is designed for salaries, not…

Why Youth Agriculture Programmes Fail in Kenya

Home›Blog›Programme design Programme design11 min read Kenya trains thousands of young people to farm every year. So where are the surviving firms? Five design failures explain the gap, and five fixes mirror them. ShareLinkedInXWhatsAppEmailCopy link In this article Why do youth-led agribusinesses fade when projects close? Failure 1: We recruit youth before we identify markets…

How to Navigate the USAID Funding Freeze: A Guide

Are you an USAID program implementor or Beneficiary unsure how to navigate the recent funding pause? The recent funding pause for USG foreign assistance programs, which came into effect on January 28, 2025, has sent ripples of uncertainty through the international development sector. As implementing partners and beneficiaries of USAID funding, you’re likely grappling with…

Donor Relations; How to Build Strong Ties With Best Funders

Are You Losing Donors or Funding Due to Strict Compliance Requirements or Lack of Donor Retention? Nonprofit funding space is stiff competitive, creating and maintaining professional donor relationships isn’t very easy. You will often find yourself in strict donor compliance requirements and complex reporting guidelines. It will also be hard to attract new funders, or…

How to Conduct a Training Needs Assessment- Best Guide

In Kenya’s dynamic business landscape, staying ahead requires more than just ambition – it demands a strategic approach to talent development. Conducting and implementing a Training Needs Assessment (TNA) stands as a pivotal strategy to bridge the gap between current competencies and future requirements. This post will guide you on steps of conducting a training…

Which are the Best Online M&E Tools for Remote Assessments

In this guide, we will compare the best online research tools for remote data collection and processing. You will also learn the benefits of digital assessments compared to the conventional face-to-face ones. Finally, the post concludes with the key factors for you to consider while choosing the best M&E online tools for your organization.

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