AFRACA had the honor of participating in the launch of the Mastercard Foundation Fund for Resilience and Prosperity in Nairobi, Kenya. Through this intervention, the Fund will run competitive challenges or calls for proposals aimed at Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) that show the potential to create work opportunities for young women and men, young people living with disabilities or refugee youth in Sub-Saharan Africa. The challenge focused on three sectors to establish a robust portfolio of innovative SMEs as...
The meeting, convened by Amb. Dr. Samori Okwiya, CEO of NEPAD/APRM Kenya Secretariat, took place on 30th May 2024. The discussion centered on potential collaborations between NEPAD, AFRACA, and Sprout Africa, focusing on AFRACA’s role as a technical partner for the upcoming Non-profit Konnect Summit to be held in November 2024. The program structure and organization of business-to-business meetings with local Nonprofit Organizations in Kenya were also key topics. Nonprofit Konnect is a platform for Public-Nonprofit collaboration, bringing...
 Members of  Olgaboli womenâs group on set during the Shamba Shape Up TV Series in Laikipia East, Kenya AFRACA has embarked on a significant partnership with the Alliance of Bioversity International and the Centre for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT), an affiliate research institution of CGIAR (Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research). This collaboration aims to foster innovation and resilience in agricultural practices across Africa, addressing key areas such as climate finance, agri-insurance, food systems, and knowledge dissemination. To cement...
Launched at the World Economic Forum in Davos in January 2020, Catalyst 2030 is a fast-growing global movement of people and organizations committed to achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. The movement emphasizes systemic change, collaboration, and innovation to tackle the most pressing global challenges. Catalysing Change Week (CCW) is a flagship event of Catalyst 2030, bringing together social entrepreneurs, innovators, and change-makers from around the world to discuss and promote transformative solutions. The event aims...
Panel discussants during the 33rd FAO African Conference in Rabat, Morocco As part of its mandate to promote networking and information sharing on policy issues, AFRACA honored an invitation by the FAO chief of the African region to participate in the 33rd FAO African Conference. Held from April 18-20, 2024, at the Sofitel Hotel in Rabat, Morocco, this Ministerial conference brought together over 300 participants, including Ministers of Agriculture from all African countries, their respective delegations, private sector players, and...
Members of the AFRACA Impact Task Force during the AITF meeting held at Kenya School of Monetary Studies, Nairobi, 21 March 2024 AFRACAâs maiden impact report presented during the 22nd General Assembly established a baseline whose primary objective was to put in place a framework for tracking the progress of AFRACA and its network of members over time. During the Assembly, members sanctioned the AFRACA Impact task force (AITF) to build on the resolutions towards a more robust framework. On March 21,...
AFRACA and FAO collaborated in convening a pivotal side event during the 68th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW68). Held virtually, the event focused on âAlternatives to Collateral and Womenâs Financial Inclusion,â addressing the pressing issue of collateral as a barrier to women’s access to finance, especially in Rural Agricultural Finance (RAF). Mr. Thomas Essel, Secretary General of AFRACA delivered the keynote address while Mme. Azaratou Sondo Nignan, Directeur GĂ©nĂ©rale, FaĂźtiĂšre des Caisses...
AFRACA Secretary General, Mr. Thomas Essel (left) with ALIDE Secretary Edgardo Alvarez (center) during ALIDE 54th General Assembly Meeting in Fortaleza, Brazil In a landmark decision at a meeting held alongside the ALIDE General Assembly in Fortaleza, Brazil, AFRACA was officially announced as the host of the 8th World Congress on Rural and Agricultural Finance in 2025. During the assembly, Mr. Essel engaged in productive discussions with other heads of RACAs, highlighting AFRACA’s preparations for the 2025 World Congress. They emphasized the need...
This 2003 Nissan X-Trail NT30 being sold as-is due to non-functioning engine. Despite the engine issue, the rest of the vehicle is in good condition and was carefully maintained by our office. The import duty levied on the vehicle has not been paid, and as such, will be the financial responsibility of the party purchasing the vehicle. See pictures of the car below. Color – Light blue Type â S/Wagon Auto 4WD 5-seater Year of Manufacture â 2003 Mileage â 240275 kms Engine â 1998cc Transmission...
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