East African Farmers Set for KES 25.8 Billion Climate Investment Boost
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East African Farmers Set for KES 25.8 Billion Climate Investment Boost

East African smallholder farmers and rural businesses are set to benefit from a $200 million (KES 25.8 billion) climate financing mechanism launched by Equity Group and IFAD. The ARCAFIM programme will support irrigation, water harvesting, climate-resilient agriculture, storage, renewable energy and other investments across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda, targeting about 260,000 producers and 500 rural enterprises.
Climate Money Risks Deepening Africa’s Soil and Biodiversity Crisis – Report
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Climate Money Risks Deepening Africa’s Soil and Biodiversity Crisis – Report

Climate finance could unintentionally reinforce the input-intensive agricultural model linked to soil degradation, declining crop diversity and land expansion in Africa, a new AFSA report warns. The report calls for climate funding to prioritise diversified, low-input and agroecological farming systems that strengthen resilience to drought, erratic rainfall and rising input costs.
Kenya’s Agriculture and Solar Power Beyond the Hype
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Kenya’s Agriculture and Solar Power Beyond the Hype

Solar energy offers significant benefits for Kenyan agriculture, reducing costs and extending irrigation to off-grid areas. However, it's not a standalone solution for complex challenges like water scarcity, soil fertility, or market access. True agricultural transformation requires a holistic approach, with solar power serving as a valuable tool, not a miracle cure.