Microfinance companies help hides and skins traders
18/01/2011
Local reports suggest livestock farmers and hides and skins traders are among the people to have benefited.
Agriculture has generated more self-employed businesses and small and medium enterprises than any other sector in the Kenyan economy, the authorities have confirmed. People across the country have been applying in increasing numbers for funding to set up or expand their businesses.
As long as operators are Kenyan citizens, have bank accounts and good credit status, they are eligible to apply for loans, with typical interest standing at 12%.