How can digital financial services, micro-savings, & innovative finance expand access to affordable finance for smallholder farmers & agribusinesses? Today, Dennis Kuria of MSC explores practical solutions at #ACIS2026 to unlock finance for Africa’s food systems. Stay tuned. #FinancialInclusion #InnovativeFinance #DigitalFinance #FoodSystems #Agribusiness

Agricultural MSMEs need affordable finance, yet crop losses often deter lenders. At #ACIS2026, MSC’s Dennis Kuria highlights how accessible, innovative insurance solutions can reduce risk & help unlock capital for agribusinesses. Follow us for more insights. #FinancialInclusion #Agribusiness

A key insight for BSF farmers from Fredrick Juma, Founder of Hydro Victoria Ltd. Many consumers assume that BSF is ready for use after harvest, which contributes to low uptake. Further processing by farmers could make dried BSF easier for consumers to use & help increase demand. #ClimateFinance #BSF #ClimateSmartAgriculture

#Insurance helps BSFs manage risk and access finance. Collins from @GAinsuranceltd shares how the right coverage can build confidence for businesses and lenders alike. #ClimateFinance #GreenInvestments We are live now. Join the conversation. tinyurl.com/5ctsr5vb

At our “Unlocking Finance for Climate Investments“ webinar, MSC’s Mary Mumbua Mutemi shares insights from our BSF diagnostics in Kenya. The gaps remain across production, markets, records, & capital access. Join the discussion live: tinyurl.com/5ctsr5vb

We are live! How can climate finance needs become real, bankable transactions? Join us as we explore financing challenges for climate-smart businesses, with a focus on Kenya’s BSF sector. Tune in now👉 tinyurl.com/5ctsr5vb ​ #BlackSoldierFly #ClimateFinance #GreenInvestments

We have heard what fisheries actors need. Now, what can financial institutions do differently? Our supply-side panel explores how financial institutions can expand access to finance and insurance for Tanzania’s fisheries sector. Join us live: tinyurl.com/49hup9ke #FinancialInclusion #AccessToFinance

How do we turn climate finance needs into real transactions? ​ Join MSC & KEPSA’s webinar on Kenya’s BSF sector. We will explore commercial gaps and lender requirements to make BSF enterprises finance-ready. ​ 24th September | 2 p.m. EAT ​ Register: tinyurl.com/5ctsr5vb ​ #blacksoldierfly​ #ClimateFinance​ #GreenInvestments​ #ClimateSmartAgriculture​ #impactinvesting​ #ClimateAction @KEPSA_KENYA @GAinsuranceltd @KeEquityBank @imbankke @IMFoundationKE @HydroVictoriaKe @KCV_Kenya @KenyaCIC

What will it take to unlock finance for Kenya’s BSF enterprises? Join MSC–KEPSA webinar as BSF & financial institutions discuss financing gaps and what must change to make these businesses financeable. 24th September | 2 p.m. EAT Register here: tinyurl.com/5ctsr5vb #BlackSoldierFly #ClimateFinance #GreenInvestments #ClimateSmartAgriculture #ImpactInvesting #ClimateAction @KEPSA_KENYA @GAinsuranceltd @KeEquityBank @imbankke @IMFoundationKE @HydroVictoriaKe @KCV_Kenya @KenyaCIC @InclusionIndia

The voices of fisheries actors are central to discussions at our workshop in Tanzania. Fish traders, seaweed farmers, input suppliers, & women in fisheries share where finance falls short & what could work better for their businesses. Join us live: tinyurl.com/49hup9ke #FinancialInclusion #AccessToFinance

“91% of fisheries actors surveyed save, 82% keep records, & 97% own phones. Yet, 47% have never borrowed.” Elizabeth Gathu of MSC shares these insights at a workshop in Tanzania & highlights the opportunity to turn financial readiness into financial access. Watch here: tinyurl.com/49hup9ke @TradeMarkAfrica @MastercardFdn @AfCFTA #FinancialInclusion

📢Live from Dar es Salaam. MSC brings financial institutions, fisheries actors, women, & youth to explore financing solutions for the fisheries sector under the Women & Youth Economic Empowerment in Fisheries program with @TradeMarkAfrica, @AfCFTA, & @MastercardFdn. Follow the conversation here tinyurl.com/49hup9ke #AccessToFinance @MastercardFdn @AfCFTA @TradeMarkAfrica

Live from the fisheries financing workshop! Paveen Mbeda of @TradeMarkAfrica shares that the Women & Youth Economic Empowerment in Fisheries program reached 69,369 people, with 61% under age 35. The focus now shifts to stronger businesses, more jobs, & greater trade. Follow the conversation here: tinyurl.com/49hup9ke #FinancialInclusion

On 16th September, MSC will convene a workshop in Dar es Salaam to explore practical #financing solutions for fisheries businesses. It is part of the Women & Youth Economic Empowerment in Fisheries program, implemented by @TradeMarkAfrica, @AfCFTA, & @MastercardFdn. Stay tuned. @AfCFTA @TradeMarkAfrica @MastercardFdn

Tanzania’s fisheries sector grew by 6.3% in 2025, reaching TZS 4.56T (USD 1.73B) in output value. On 16th September, MSC will bring together financial institutions & fisheries actors to explore financing for growth under the Women & Youth Economic Empowerment program. #AccessToFinance #FinancialInclusion Stay tuned. @TradeMarkAfrica @MastercardFdn @AfCFTA

At #AFSForum2026 in Kigali, Kunjbihari Daga, Chief Architect at MSC, joined a panel on Africa’s digital infrastructure for sustainable #agrifood systems. The discussion focused on disconnected solutions, shared standards & interoperable systems. #DigitalAgriculture #FoodSystems

At #AFSForum2026 in Kigali, TVS Ravi Kumar delivered a keynote on youth in fragile agrifood systems. Around 82% of working youth in crisis settings rely on agrifood for employment, so finance & support must reflect their livelihood realities. Stay tuned for more insights. #FoodSystems #YouthEmployment #FinancialInclusion

Why do viable rural women entrepreneurs get turned down for enterprise loans? Missing GST bills, informal land records, & other documentation gaps can make viable businesses look ineligible for formal credit. Read our blog to see how banks can fix this: tinyurl.com/5fuepnfr #FinancialInclusion #WomenEntrepreneurs #SHG #livelihoods #DigitalFinance #EnterpriseFinance #WomenEmpowermentIndia #NRLM #InclusiveFinance #RuralDevelopment @GatesIndia @WorldBankGroup @MoRD_GoI @DAY_NRLM @sidbiofficial @Prerna_UPSRLM @TheOfficialSBI @pnbindia @BankofIndia_IN @UCOBankOfficial @AxisBank @RBI

@GAInsuranceLtd & MSC have signed an MoU to expand #insurance & #financialeducation under the Women and Youth Economic Empowerment in Fisheries program. The partnership will help #fishfarmers manage risk and protect livelihoods. #SamakiBima #InclusiveGrowth #GAInsurance #MicroSaveConsulting #FinancialInclusion #SamakiBima #InclusiveGrowth #PartnershipForImpact @MastercardFdn @TradeMarkAfrica @AfCFTA

During our webinar, Franklin Agolla of Kenya's Ministry of Agriculture & Livestock Development shared #DigitalAgriculture needs clear standards, strong data governance, & interoperable systems. Governments must protect farmers' data & interests too. Follow us for more insights. ​ #DigitalAgriculture #DigitalTransformation ​ #DigitalPublicInfrastructure ​ #Agriculture ​#AgTech ​#DigitalInnovation