What Sahel Capital’s $1.5 Million Loan Means for Nigeria’s Cocoa Sector

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Sahel Capital has extended a $1.5 million working capital loan to Rasad Nigeria Limited through its Social Enterprise Fund for Agriculture in Africa (SEFAA). This facility, closed in early February 2026, renews and scales prior financing to support Rasad’s continued growth in the cocoa and cashew value chains. Thee investment builds on an earlier $590,000…

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Agri-SMEs, Funding

Why BII Is Backing Teff-Based Manufacturing in Ethiopia

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British International Investment (BII) has committed $5 million in growth capital to Lovegrass Ethiopia, an agri-food company specialising in the transformation of teff, which is Ethiopia’s ancient, nutrient-dense, gluten-free grain, into high-value, branded products for both domestic consumption and international markets. The investment, announced in early February 2026, supports Lovegrass Ethiopia’s strategy to capture more…

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Agri-SMEs, Funding

How Proparco Is Using Blended Finance to Scale Africa’s Climate Transition

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Proparco has invested in the Helios Climate Fund, a climate-focused private equity vehicle managed by Helios Investment Partners, as part of an expanded strategic partnership following Proparco’s USD 20 million commitment to Helios Sports & Entertainment Group in 2024. This latest investment, announced in early February 2026, supports the fund’s second closing at approximately USD…

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Funding

What Koko Networks’ Administration Means for 1.5 Million Households

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Koko Networks Limited and its subsidiary Koko Networks Global Services (Kenya) Limited have been placed under administration effective 1 February 2026, following a complete cessation of operations across Kenya. PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) partners Muniu Thoithi and George Weru were appointed joint administrators under Kenya’s Insolvency Act 2015, assuming control of the companies’ assets, operations, and strategic…

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News updates

How Standard Bank Structured a $250 Million Deal to Scale Aradel Energy

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Standard Bank has completed a $250 million financing facility for Aradel Energy Limited, a prominent indigenous Nigerian oil and gas company. Financial close was achieved in late January 2026, with the transaction announced on January 29, 2026. Standard Bank served as global coordinator and bookrunner, leading the structuring, execution, and funding of the facility in…

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News

Why Enakl’s Model Appeals to Climate and Urban Infrastructure Funds

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Enakl has secured $2.3 million in seed funding, led by Azur Innovation Fund with participation from Witamax and MFounders, and continued support from Catalyst Fund and Digital Africa. The round, finalised in December 2025 and announced in late January 2026, brings the Casablanca-based shared mobility startup’s total funding to $3.7 million following an earlier $1.4…

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Funding

What Sun King’s HomePlus Max Offers Kenyan Households and Small Businesses

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Sun King has launched the HomePlus Max solar home system in Kenya, marking its highest-capacity offering to date. Introduced in late January 2026, this advanced product delivers a grid-like experience through brighter multi-room lighting, faster device charging with USB-C support, and compatibility with essential DC appliances, targeting households and small businesses in areas with unreliable…

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Clean energy

Top Companies Driving Cold Chain Warehousing Innovation in Kenya (2026 Update)

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Kenya’s cold chain warehousing sector continues to evolve rapidly in 2026, driven by increasing demand for temperature-controlled storage and logistics in agriculture, fisheries, pharmaceuticals, and food retail. Innovations focus on solar-powered facilities, scalable platforms, integrated technology, and sustainable solutions to reduce post-harvest losses, ensure product integrity, and support export growth. Leading companies combine infrastructure development…

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Technology

From Pay-Per-Use to Logistics-as-a-Service: Kenya’s Cold Chain Business Models Explained

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Kenya’s cold chain sector has transitioned from traditional asset-heavy models to innovative, service-oriented approaches that prioritise accessibility, affordability, and sustainability. As of 2026, business models such as pay-per-use (often termed Cooling-as-a-Service or CaaS) and Logistics-as-a-Service (LaaS) address critical challenges including high upfront capital costs, post-harvest losses, and fragmented supply chains in agriculture, fisheries, and pharmaceuticals….

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Technology

GLF Africa 2026: Stewarding Our Rangelands

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Event Type: Conference Theme / Focus: Revitalizing Africa’s Rangelands and Pastoralist Communities through Stewardship, Governance, and Innovation (in the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists, addressing climate threats, underinvestment, and sustainable economic opportunities) Date: May 6–7, 2026 Location: Nairobi, Kenya | Hybrid Overview GLF Africa 2026: Stewarding Our Rangelands is a hybrid conference organized by…

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