Pan-African fund AGF secures Sh2.9bn to finance small firms

Private sector credit grew by 4.4 percent growth in the 12 months to October compared to September 3.9 percent. FILE PHOTO | NMG

The African Guarantee Fund for small and medium-sized enterprises (AGF), has received a capital injection of EUR 25 million (about Sh2.9 billion) from the German government-owned KfW Entwicklungsbank (KfW Development Bank).

The Nairobi-headquartered pan-African fund said it will ramp up its financing activities among local lenders with a focus on SMEs following the fresh capital boost.

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