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Fund to pump Sh87.2 million into rural firms in Turkana

By Moses Omusolo | May. 18, 2022
Ann Kimani (right), quality controller at Best Tropical Fruits takes Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF) CEO Victoria Sabula (2nd right) and Global Affairs Canada First Secretary Kelly Thompson (left) through a mango processing plant at Kasolongo, Machakos in 2020. [Edward Kiplimo,Standard]

Over 40 firms in Turkana County are set to benefit from a Sh87.2 million fund.

This is after the Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF) partnered with the International Finance Corporation (IFC).

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