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Nairobi to host regional seed firm targeting SMEs

Nairobi has been chosen for the establishment of the first foundation seed production company in sub-Saharan Africa. The firm mainly targets Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).

African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) Executive Director Denis Kyetere said QualiBasic Seed Company had received an initial five-year funding of $8.4 million (Sh865 million) from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

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