SMEs Will Now Be Able To Access Over Sh. 6 Billion In Credit Through Local Financial Institutions. This Follows A Counter Guarantee Agreement Entered Between The French Development Agency (AFD) And The Africa Guarantee Fund (AGF). Under Agreement The Two Institutions Will Take Up 75% Of The Lending Risk Making It Easier Of Financial Institutions To Lend To SMEs With An Additional Component Targeted At Women Owned And Run Enterprises.