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Women Adopt Grass Farming for Sustainable Incomes in Rural Kenya
Pastoral communities in dryland areas of Kenya face many challenges, especially the devastating effects caused by recurrent and prolonged droughts.
SIDA signs a five year agreement with the AECF to fund SMEs in the Renewable Energy sub-sector in Seven African Countries
Nairobi, Kenya, November, 30th 2017: Sweden International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) and Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF) have signed a five year agreement worth
Avocado-growing improves livelihoods for smallholder farmers in Tanzania
The horticulture industry in Tanzania is the fastest growing sub-sector within the agricultural sector with an annual average growth of between 9 to 12% per annum, employing more than 2 million peo
Youth in Kenya adapting agriculture as an income Generating Activity
Agriculture is key to Kenya's economy, contributing 26% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), employs about 40% of the total population and accounts for 65% of the export earnings.
Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF) Launches as a New Entity
The Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF) limited - a spin-off of the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) - was today launched at an event held in Nairobi.
SIDA signs a five year agreement with the AECF to fund SMEs in the Renewable Energy sub-sector in Seven African Countries
Nairobi, Kenya, November, 30th 2017: Sweden International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) and Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF) have signed a five year agreement worth
Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF) Launches as a New Entity
The Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF) limited - a spin-off of the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) - was today launched at an event held in Nairobi.
Launch of The AECF Renewable Energy and Adaptation to Climate Change Technologies (REACT) Household Solar Window
The Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF) has launched a new household solar competition under its Renewable Energy and Climate Adaptation Technologies (REACT) window.
Avocado-growing improves livelihoods for smallholder farmers in Tanzania
The horticulture industry in Tanzania is the fastest growing sub-sector within the agricultural sector with an annual average growth of between 9 to 12% per annum, employing more than 2 million peo
Kola Masha Bags 2017 Skoll Award
AECF Board member, Kola Masha, is the recipient of this year’s Skoll Award for Social Entrepreneurship. He will receive his award at a ceremony to be held later today.
Women Adopt Grass Farming for Sustainable Incomes in Rural Kenya
Pastoral communities in dryland areas of Kenya face many challenges, especially the devastating effects caused by recurrent and prolonged droughts.
Research on Solar Pumps Promises Better Tidings
On a shiny afternoon last week, Oliver Bill, a 24-year-old former student leader at Moi University, was busy moving up and down to irrigate his 1.3 acres under tomatoes using a portable solar power
Clean Energy Lights up Lives in Western Kenya
Residents in Western Kenya have taken advantage of a range of solar energy options and saving huge amount of money from conventional lighting and cooking systems. A recent visit by People Daily in