• Due diligence and IP ownership

Finances land preparation, purchase of farm inputs and implements, livestock feeds, labour finances, business stock, harvest and other agricultural activities. It offers easy and convenient repayment through the monthly pay outs.

This loan targets farmers and micro entrepreneurs to expand their businesses and invest in agri processors, transport services among other businesses.

• Bank statements to establish cash flows (3 months for customers and 6 months for non-customers)
• Stated experience in farm enterprise
• Business plan including financial plan –specifying fund utilisation

• Bank statements
• Business plan

• Women-led or owned businesses

• If not an existing client of EcoBank then full Due diligence with busines plans, references, etc

• Must be a registered self-help group of 10 members and above comprising 100% women or 70 % women and 30% men
• All leadership positions and account signatories must be held by women.
• Group Registration done either at the nearest Social Services office or Huduma Centre.
• Groups are eligible for WEF loans three months after registration.
• Group must have an account in a Bank/SACCO FOSA/Post Bank/Deposit Taking Micro-finance (DTM)
• Group account must have been in existence for at least 3 months.
• Groups must be trained in business management skills by the WEF officers as a prerequisite for the loan application.

• Group registration certificate
• Group account in a Bank/SACCO FOSA/Post Bank/Deposit Taking Micro-finance (DTM)

• Reputable Kenyan SACCO/Co-operative Union/Women owned institution legally registered in Kenya.
• Evidence of certificate of incorporation/registration. • Valid KRA tax compliance certificate.
• Valid Trading license.
• Copies of National IDs and PIN Certificates for all directors/officials.
• Resolution to borrow in case of a Limited Company capturing amount, purpose, and proposed security (Must be sealed).
• CR12 in case of a Limited Company.
• Articles and Memorandum of Association.
• Contact details i.e. postal, physical and email address of the SACCO/Co-operative Union/institution's headquarter and name of contact person for purpose of seeking clarification.
• Have a minimum of three years’ experience in SACCO lending operations.
• Have women- friendly products, offering financial services to urban and/or rural women enterprises (provide list of products & services offered).
• Must have an appropriate governance and management structure.
• Their branches geographical coverage/geographical representation by counties and constituencies.
• Must submit certified copies of audited accounts for at least, the last three (3) years.
• Provide a summary of their loan book portfolio.
• Must have a robust automated system for their loan book management.
• Must demonstrate ability to pledge marketable collateral securities: bank guarantees, fixed deposits and shares listed in the stock exchange.
• Have Competent Management & Personnel; Management MUST be gender responsive. The CVs of members of the management must be attached.
• Have sufficient and experienced credit staff; profile and qualification must be availed.
• Statement of litigation history.
• Clean Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) reports of directors/officials of the SACCO.
• License from SACCO Society Regulatory Authority (SASRA), where applicable.
• Borrowing Powers as approved by the Commissioner of Co-operatives, where applicable.

• SACCO/Co-operative Union/Women owned institution Registration certificate
• Valid KRA tax compliance certificate.
• Valid Trading license.
• Copies of National IDs and PIN Certificates for all directors/officials.
• Resolution to borrow in case of a Limited Company capturing amount, purpose, and proposed security (Must be sealed).
• CR12 in case of a Limited Company.
• Articles and Memorandum of Association.
• Must submit certified copies of audited accounts for at least, the last three (3) years.
• Provide a summary of their loan book portfolio.
• Statement of litigation history.
• Clean Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) reports of directors/officials of the SACCO.
• License from SACCO Society Regulatory Authority (SASRA), where applicable.
• Borrowing Powers as approved by the Commissioner of Co-operatives, where applicable.

• Secured loans
• Unsecured loans

• The business must be in existence for at least 12 months.
• The minimum facility amount is KES100,000.
• The debt-service ratio is 50%.

• Certificate of registration
• National identification card (for Kenyan citizens) / Passport (Non Kenyans) 1 passport size photo
• KRA PIN
• Signed Absa account opening pack ( sealed )
• Residential address confirmation ( name estate, road and house number) for all directors and signatories (use the attached format)
• Company physical address confirmation
• Personal return
• Revenue stamp – KES100

• Secured loans
• Unsecured loans

• The business must be in existence for at least 12 months.
• The minimum facility amount is KES100,000.
• The debt-service ratio is 50%.

• Certificate of incorporation or certificate of compliance if not locally incorporated
• Memorandum and articles of association
• Company PIN certificate
• National identification card (for Kenyan citizens)/Passport (for foreigners) for all directors (plus ultimate beneficiary owners if company is owned by other companies) and signatories/known agents
• 1 passport-size photo each for all the signatories and directors/known agents
• Board resolution specifying the signing powers on the company letter head sealed with the company seal
• Signed Absa account opening pack (sealed )
• Residential address confirmation (name estate, road and house number) for all directors and signatories (use the attached format)
• Company physical address confirmation (can be found in the new PIN certificates)
• Annual returns (for companies registered over one year ago)
• Revenue stamp – KES100"

• Financially and commercially sustainable
• Size of the enterprise: minimum annual exports of USD 800,000 or the equivalent in Euros
• Minimum annual turnover of USD 1,000,000 or the equivalent in Euros
• Three years of track record in export
• Sustainability certification (such as organic, fair trade, Utz, and Rainforest) or a conversion plan in place.

Pre-shipment and post shipment financing

• Channel farm sales proceeds directly to Transnational Bank or check off arrangements must be in place.
• A minimum own contribution of 30% of asset value

• Certificate of incorporation or certificate of compliance if not locally incorporated
• Memorandum and articles of association
• Company PIN certificate
• National identification card (for Kenyan citizens)/Passport (for foreigners) for all directors (plus ultimate beneficiary owners if company is owned by other companies) and signatories/known agents
• 1 passport-size photo each for all the signatories and directors/known agents
• Board resolution specifying the signing powers on the company letter head sealed with the company seal
• Residential address confirmation (name estate, road and house number) for all directors and signatories (use the attached format)
• Company physical address confirmation (can be found in the new PIN certificates)
• Annual returns (for companies registered over one year ago)
• Revenue stamp – KES100

• Finances the missing middle - organisations that are not eligible for financing by microfinancing organisations or commercial banks.
• The focus lies on the financing of farmer producers cooperatives

• Funding to legally registered SME, cooperatives or farmers’ organizations

• For limits up to 2M –Chattels i.e. Motor vehicle discounted at 150%
• Cash and Land for exposures above 2M

• Past crop production records
• Projected cash flow
• Suitable security requirements
• Must have been in production for at least two crop cycles

• Past crop production records

• A detailed Business Plan or Feasibility Study
• Letter of offer to ICDC for an equity stake in the company/business
• Executed Board Resolution for the offer
• Certificate of Incorporation, Memorandum and Articles of Association

Grow a portfolio of strategically-aligned tech-enabled start-ups for deeper commercial partnership and/or acquisition by Safaricom whilst Transforming Lives.
he fund will be made available to tech-enabled start-ups as an enabler in the verticals; Agriculture; Education; Healthcare;

• Kenyan presence
• A Core diverse skilled team
• Refined Working mobile based product/service
• Commercially viable business model
• Active user base
• Generating revenues
• Partnership with Safaricom signed or being discussed
• Raising equity or quasi equity

Application process:

The Fund Manager is S&B Ventures, based in Kenya, who will source deals, perform due diligence and recommend the investments.

• An active Equity Bank account holder or willing to open and operate an account with Equity Bank (K) Ltd.
• Demonstrate ability to repay.
• At least one-year experience in commercial seed growing, or one successful production cycle (this need to be evidenced by proof of the past sales records & receipts, previous banking history, or recommendation from Kenya Seeds Company, or any other seed multiplication contracting company.).
• At least 2 acres of seed production land.
• Ability to contribute 30% of the total production cost (either cash or in kind).
• Documentary evidence of farm ownership or a valid lease agreement covering at least one future production cycle.
• Provide signed seed production contract with the contracting company.

• Equity Bank statement
• Past sales records & receipts, previous banking history, or recommendation from Kenya Seeds Company, or any other seed multiplication contracting company.
• Commitment to contribute 30% of the total production cost (either cash or in kind).
• Title deed or a valid lease agreement covering at least one future production cycle (at least 2 acres)
• Signed seed production contract with the contracting company.

• LPO Financing
• Building Stock
• Payment to creditors
• Business cash flow needs
• Production Loan
• Export Packing Credit Loans

• Unsecured KES 20,000 to KES 100,000
• Easy collateral KES 100,000 to KES 1,000,000
• Standard collateral > KES 1,000,000

• Certificate of incorporation or certificate of compliance if not locally incorporated
• Memorandum and articles of association
• Company PIN certificate
• National identification card (for Kenyan citizens)/Passport (for foreigners) for all directors (plus ultimate beneficiary owners if company is owned by other companies) and signatories/known agents
• 1 passport-size photo each for all the signatories and directors/known agents
• Board resolution specifying the signing powers on the company letter head sealed with the company seal
• Residential address confirmation (name estate, road and house number) for all directors and signatories (use the attached format)
• Company physical address confirmation (can be found in the new PIN certificates)
• Annual returns (for companies registered over one year ago)
• Revenue stamp – KES101

SME Bizna loan is designed with the needs of small business people in mind to supply them with a short-term financing facility for working capital needs

• Duly constructed business financial statements for at least 12 months
• Certified 12 month bank statements
• Business Licences
• Minimum of 3 years trading history within local markets to support loan amounts

• Years in Operation: 3 years of business operations. We focus on financing for agricultural businesses, cooperatives and related enterprises. We do not lend directly to individual farms.
• Minimum Annual Revenue: $250,000
• Location: Must be legally established in one of Root Capital’s lending countries within Africa, Latin America, or Southeast Asia (see sidebar).
• Documentation: Must present audited or management-prepared financial statements from the past three years.
• Products & Services: Must be active in one or more of our focus industries: coffee, cocoa, honey, tree nuts, vanilla, grains, oilseeds, and other staple crops.
• Commercial Relationships: Must have strong relationships with established buyers and at least two professional references.

• A detailed Business Plan or Feasibility Study
• Letter of offer to ICDC for an equity stake in the company/business
• Executed Board Resolution for the offer
• Certificate of Incorporation, Memorandum and Articles of Association

• A duly filled loan application form.
• Feasibility study/ business plan
• Memorandum and Articles of association.
• Project cost estimates
• Financing plan
• Audited accounts for 3 years for the existing business or related business.
• Bank statements for 3- 6months
• Collateral

Oiko seeks partners that:

• Create jobs and income for disadvantaged groups
• Are cooperatives, financial institutions or small to medium enterprises
• Have women in influential positions such as in management
• Are environmentally sustainable and respect animal welfare
• Have suitable management in place and are (or can soon become) financially sustainable
• Have a clear need for foreign investment

• Stock Insurance Cover – Stock insurance facility for stocked commodities
• Warehouse receipt from the cereals board (Original)
• A duly signed verification form indicating authenticity of the warehouse receipt (signed and stamped by an authorized officer of the concerned cereals board)
• Signing of the verification form should be witnessed by a commissioner for oath

• Existence of On-going cereals farming activity for at least three seasons
• Two previous consecutive warehouse receipts
• 6 months Certified bank statement
• ID and PIN copies
• 2 passport size photos (colour)
• Lease agreement of the land if leased or copy of the title deed if owned
• Evidence of other income generating activity

• Equity Bank account holder for at least 12 months
• Be in commercial farming for at least two (2) successful seasons/cycles and good knowledge of the market.
• Possess relevant licensing especially for agro-traders and processors.
• Demonstrable sources of income for loan repayment.
• Documentary evidence of farm ownership for production or a valid lease agreement covering at least two future seasons/cycles.
• Farming project to be financed must be within a radius of maximum of 30kms from the branch and easily accessible to the bank officials

• 12 month Equity Bank account statement
• Documentary evidence of relevant licensing especially for agro-traders and processors.
• Title Deed or a valid lease agreement covering at least two future seasons/cycles.

• Kenyan Citizen, over 18 years & National ID Card,
• Lease agreement,
• KRA PIN certificate,
• Passport Photograph (for first loans only.)
• 10% compulsory savings,
• Demonstration of ownership of rights to use land.
• Livestock and crop insurance

• National ID Card
• Title Deed or lease agreement
• KRA PIN certificate
• Photograph (for first loans only.)

• The buyer commits to release the payment to the farmer after 30 – 45 days through Century Microfinance Bank.
• Buyer and farmer operate accounts with Century Microfinance Bank

• Advance payment request

• Banking relationship with KCB for at least 3 months
• Tea factory membership registration details

• KCB Bank account statement
• Tea factory membership documentation

• Minimum own contribution of 20% of total cost

• Applicant must have delivered tea to either KTDA or other listed private tea factories

• 3 latest tea delivery receipts
• Bonus receipt of the previous year
• Original and copy of national ID
• Signed irrevocable letter of undertaking/assignment form and guarantor form (where applicable)

• Based on your level of business and security that you provide

• Targets farmers operating monthly remittance accounts with Equity Bank i.e. tea and dairy farmers.
• Equity Bank account holders for a minimum period of three (3) months
• At least one-month remittance through the Equity Bank account and to provide a three (3) years account statement from your previous bankers.
• Demonstrable ability to repay the loan.
• Three most recent payslips.
• Documentary evidence of farm ownership or a valid lease agreement covering at least two future seasons.
• Present evidence of the subject to be financed such as pro forma invoices, bills of quantity etc

• Equity Bank account statement
• Three most recent payslips.
• Land Title or a valid lease agreement covering at least two future seasons.
• Present evidence of the subject to be financed such as pro forma invoices, bills of quantity etc.

• Be a practicing agribusiness farmer with other sources of income.
• Available to both group and individual clients.

• Experience in crop farming
• Have sufficient supply and storage of water.
• Willing to perform soil testing before loan approval.

• Have an existing agriculture input or output trade or service business.

• Active with Equity Bank account holder.
• Timely loan application (preferably one month before the setting in of planting season).
• Demonstrable loan repayment ability.
• Attend weekly group meetings as stipulated in the agriculture group lending policy (for borrowers under this category).
• A commercial farmer with farming experience of at least one (1) successful season.
• Documentary evidence of farm ownership or a valid lease agreement covering at least two future seasons.
• Obtain quotations/pro-forma invoices for the inputs to be financed.
• Demonstrate understanding of the market for the commodity being financed.

• Equity Bank account statement.
• Documentary evidence of farm ownership or a valid lease agreement covering at least two future seasons.
• Quotations/pro-forma invoices for the inputs to be financed.
• Collateral documentation –chattels or conventional securities.

• Bank account holder.
• Document the loan purpose - working capital and operational needs.
• Demonstrable ability to repay the loan.
• Posses relevant business licenses, such as License by KEPHIS (Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service) and PCPB (Pest Control Products Board) for stockists already in Agri-business (business existence of 1 year).

• Bank statements.
• Business licenses, such as License by KEPHIS (Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service) and PCPB (Pest Control Products Board) for stockists already in Agri-business (business existence of 1 year).

• Existence of On-going agribusiness project
• Open Sumac savings account

• 6 months certified bank statement
• ID and PIN copies
• 2 passport size photos (colour)

• Enterprises/dealers trained & certified through AAK, AGMARK or other Ministry of Agriculture approved program
• Business should have been in operation for at least 12 months

• Training certificate from AAK, AGMARK or other Ministry of Agriculture approved program

• Have innovative approaches to tackling pressing social challenges including environment and sustainability, employment, and economic wellbeing.
• Flexibility about type of organization.

• M-Pesa account

• M-Pesa account