Unlocking Smarter Finance for Smallholder Farmers in Kenya

About the Roundtable

Smallholder farmers power Kenya’s agricultural economy, yet most remain underserved by formal finance. Traditional credit systems often overlook their realities resulting in limited lending and underinvestment.

Now, AI and data-driven innovations are opening new pathways for inclusion. From satellite-based crop monitoring to predictive lending models, technology is transforming how smallholder finance can work, smarter, fairer, and more sustainably.

This high-level roundtable will bring together leaders in finance, agri-tech, and development to explore how data and innovation can unlock smarter finance for Kenya’s smallholder farmers.

What to Expect:

An engaging half-day of dialogue, insights, and collaboration featuring:

Panel 1: AI in Action – De-Risking Smallholder Lending
With experts from Dalberg Data Insights, Mercy Corps AgriFin, and Briter Bridges.

Panel 2: Capital & Venture Perspectives – Funding the Future of Agri-Finance
Featuring AGRA, Beyond Capital Ventures, and Acumen.

Key Takeaway:

✅ Fresh insights on integrating AI into agricultural finance
✅ Practical recommendations for lenders, investors & policymakers
✅ New collaborations linking financial and agri-tech innovators

Hosted By:

Impact Hub Nairobi — connecting innovators, entrepreneurs, and organizations to design inclusive, sustainable solutions for people & planet.

Ag-Forum Africa — fostering dialogue and investment across Africa’s agricultural ecosystems.