Agricultural Finance Corporation (AFC)

The Agricultural Finance Corporation (AFC) is a Kenyan government-owned development finance institution established to provide financial support to the agricultural sector. AFC offers credit and related financial services to farmers, agricultural enterprises, cooperatives, and other players in the agricultural value chain. Its financing supports activities such as crop production, livestock farming, farm development, machinery acquisition, and agribusiness. The corporation plays an important role in promoting agricultural productivity, food security, employment, and rural economic development across Kenya. By providing accessible agricultural financing and supporting farmers to expand their operations, AFC contributes to the growth and modernization of Kenya’s agricultural sector and helps strengthen livelihoods in farming communities.