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Building climate-resilient agriculture requires more than helping farmers increase production. It also means ensuring they can access affordable finance, appropriate technologies, and reliable markets while protecting the natural resources that sustain their livelihoods. This message anchored the first webinar in…

The Micro Enterprises Support Programme Trust (MESPT) is strengthening partnerships with national and county-level institutions to support the effective implementation of the Financial Inclusion for Youth and MSMEs in Agriculture (FIYMA) Program. As part of these efforts, a MESPT delegation…

The latest MESPT newsletter highlights key milestones and developments, shaping our work to strengthen agricultural enterprises, foster innovation, and build resilient market systems. This issue features the appointment of three new Trustees, MESPT’s recognition at AAICE 2026, and the release…

Micro Enterprises Support Programme Trust (MESPT) received the Africa Emerging Enterprise Support Organization Award 2026 during the 11th African Agribusiness Incubation Conference and Expo (AAICE 2026), held in Bujumbura, Burundi. The award, presented as part of the AAICE Incubation and…

Micro Enterprises Support Programme Trust (MESPT) has welcomed three new members to its Board of Trustees, bringing together extensive expertise in financial inclusion, sustainable livelihoods, agribusiness, market systems development, digital finance and inclusive economic growth. The new Trustees bring diverse…

The June Newsletter spotlights the signing of the Digital AgriValue Project partnership agreement, bringing together MESPT and its consortium partners to drive green infrastructure, digital innovation, and inclusive market access for agri-SMEs across Kenya. The initiative marks an important step…

The May Newsletter celebrates the legacy and impact of the Green Employment in Agriculture Programme (GEAP) as it concludes a series of county closeout forums across Kenya. Bringing together key stakeholders—including farmers, cooperatives, county governments, private sector actors, and development…

The April Newsletter highlights the organization’s growing global partnerships and their role in advancing inclusive finance, climate resilience, and sustainable agricultural transformation. From engagements at the Commonwealth Trade and Investment Summit 2026 to strengthened collaborations with key stakeholders, MESPT continues…

Leaders of Savings and Credit Cooperative Organizations (SACCOs) from Kenya’s Western and Nyanza regions convened in Kisumu County for a strategic engagement forum aimed at expanding access to inclusive financial services for young women and men, persons with disabilities, and…