Finding the right financial support is the engine of growth for any business. In Kenya, the options are many, but the paths are different. This guide will help you navigate the landscape to find the perfect financing for your needs. Table of Contents The Financial Gap in Kenya 7 Main Types of Lenders in Kenya Checklist: Documents You Need to Apply Comparison Table: Banks vs. Apps vs. Avenews Why Avenews is the Best Partner for Agri-SMEs Ready to Grow? Next Steps 1. The Financ

This partnership addresses a core constraint in agricultural supply chains: the timing of capital.

At Avenews, customer feedback drives every improvement we make. From what we’ve seen in the field, the challenge for stockists isn’t demand, it’s timing. Stock sells at its own pace, but supplier payments are often fixed. Following these insights, we’ve introduced updates to Stockist Financing to better match how you buy, sell, and repay. These enhancements are designed to give you more control over your financing, so you can access funds when you need them, and repay in a w

Avenews officially launched its partnership in Kisii with Enochem Agrovet Limited, bringing together agrovets and media to introduce this new opportunity to Enochem’s stockist network.

Following insights from our Agri Credit Line users, we’re introducing updates to the Agri Credit Line, that make financing more flexible, more convenient, and faster to use.

We’re proud to share that Avenews has been named the Leading Fintech in Agri-Trade Financing at the 12th Digitally Fit Awards!

We had the pleasure of kicking our partnership with Mazao na Afya Ltd, to pilot a new financing solution with their network.

This partnership marks a new chapter in how we support agrodealers, agri-suppliers, and traders across the country. By joining forces with Mazao, we’re aligning efforts to deliver financial access, digital innovation, and practical support to the people who keep Kenya’s agricultural supply chain running.

Across Kenya, agri-SMEs often face a tough cash flow mismatch. You pay your suppliers immediately and in cash, whether they’re farmers, traders, or input providers. But when it’s time for your buyer to pay you, it could take 30, 45, even 60 days.

For many agri-SMEs in Kenya, the biggest challenge isn’t about whether the business is profitable — it’s whether there’s enough cash to keep it running.