Food Security Archives – CEO East Africa

PostBank partners with Government to boost food security by financing large-scale farmers

by Paul MurungiCompany News News & AnalysisDecember 20, 2024December 20, 2024

PostBank Uganda has been selected to provide interest-free loans to large-scale commercial farmers under a new government financing scheme aimed at enhancing food security and addressing supply chain challenges. The…

British International Investment, AFEX sign deal to tackle food security in Nigeria, Kenya and Uganda

by CEO ReporterAfrica News & AnalysisNovember 3, 2023November 3, 2023

British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution (DFI) and impact investor, has announced a $26.5 million commitment to AFEX, Africa’s leading commodities platform. AFEX currently operates over 200…

OPINION: Easing cross-border trade in Africa, is key to strengthening East Africa’s role in food security and sustainability

by theceomaThought LeadershipMay 30, 2023May 31, 2023

Africa’s population growth is one of the fastest in the world. In 2020, the population was estimated to be 1.3 billion and by 2050, it’s projected to reach 2.5 billion….