Kenya Development Corporation

12/05/2026

Today, Kenneth Gitonga, Chief Executive Officer of Meru Dairy Cooperative Union, paid a courtesy call to Norah Ratemo, Director General, Kenya Development Corporation, to explore opportunities for collaboration in advancing Kenya’s cooperative movement and agribusiness sector.

As Kenya’s largest dairy cooperative, Meru Dairy commands an impressive 33% share of the national dairy market and processes over 640,000 litres of milk daily, supported by a strong network of more than 160,000 farmers.

The discussions underscored the importance of strategic partnerships in driving inclusive economic growth, empowering farmers, strengthening agricultural value chains and supporting sustainable industrial development across the country.

11/05/2026

Kenya Development Corporation, Director General, Norah Ratemo, today participated in the AFRACA Africa Forward Pre-Summit held at Sarova Stanley, Nairobi.

Convened under the auspices of AFRACA and as part of the Africa Forward Summit jointly organized by the Government of Kenya and the Government of France, the pre-summit brought together African Public Development Banks (PDBs), financial institutions, and strategic partners to reaffirm the critical role of development finance in accelerating sustainable agricultural transformation across the continent.

KDC remains committed to supporting transformative investments and innovative financing solutions that drive food security, economic resilience, private sector growth, and inclusive development across Kenya and the region.

11/05/2026

We are live on YouTube. Join us as we launch the Nova Garage at Kenya Cultural Center, as we continue unlocking the creative economy. The National Treasury and Economic Planning Ministry of Information, Communications & The Digital Economy KE Ministry of Foreign Affairs Kenya State Department for Investment Promotion-Kenya AFD - Agence Française de Développement

Shaping Africa's next Decade

10/05/2026

08/05/2026

Moses Nyabanda, Managing Director , Equity Bank Kenya, accompanied by Collins Wanyonyi, Director SMEs, today paid a courtesy call to Norah Ratemo, Director General, Kenya Development Corporation.

Discussions focused on strengthening collaboration in advancing Kenya’s development agenda through strategic financing and innovative investment solutions that support sustainable economic growth and industrial transformation.




Equity Bank Kenya The National Treasury and Economic Planning

08/05/2026

DG Norah Ratemo KDC, paid a courtesy call to the Principal Secretary, State Department for Foreign Affairs, Dr. Abraham Korir Sing’Oei, ahead of the Africa Forward Summit and Nova Garage Launch.

The engagement focused on strengthening collaboration in advancing Kenya’s economic diplomacy agenda and unlocking opportunities within the digital and creative economy.

KDC reaffirmed its commitment to supporting innovation-driven enterprises through strategic financing, enterprise development and partnerships that empower young innovators, creatives and entrepreneurs.

As the Innovation Partner for the Nova Garage Launch, KDC continues to champion platforms that promote innovation, entrepreneurship, investment and sustainable job creation for the youth.


Ministry of Information, Communications & The Digital Economy KE The National Treasury and Economic Planning State Department for Investment Promotion-Kenya

07/05/2026

At the ICIFA Forum, KDC DG Ms. Norah Ratemo joined industry leaders and finance professionals in conversations examining the evolving landscape of development finance in an increasingly complex global economy.

Discussions reflected on major global shifts shaping investment and capital flows, including fiscal pressures, climate risks, geopolitical fragmentation, sustainability imperatives and the growing demand for measurable development outcomes and institutional transparency.

A key theme emerging from the forum was the transformation of development finance from traditional concessional lending models toward more catalytic and market-driven approaches focused on mobilising private capital, structuring blended finance solutions, supporting industrial transformation, and strengthening long-term economic resilience.

The forum further underscored the increasingly important role of finance and investment professionals in advancing governance, accountability, sustainability integration, risk management, and impact-driven capital allocation within modern financial systems.

Kenya Development Corporation continues to strengthen its position as a strategic National Development Finance Institution focused on crowding-in investment, financing transformative sectors and aligning capital with Kenya’s long-term economic development priorities.





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05/05/2026

Call for Applications – SAFER Fund !

Kenya Development Corporation (KDC) invites eligible regulated financial institutions to apply for financing under the Supporting Access to Finance and Enterprise Recovery (SAFER) Fund.

The initiative aims to expand access to affordable financing for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and accelerate economic recovery across Kenya.

Applications are open to institutions operating within:
Eastern, North Eastern, Coastal, Central, Western, Nyanza and Rift Valley regions.

Application Deadline: 2nd June 2026
Applications to be submitted online only.

👉 Apply today via the SAFER Portal: https://kdc.go.ke

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State Department for Investment Promotion-Kenya
Association for Micro-finance Institutions - AMFI Kenya
Dr. Chris Kiptoo Council of Governors-Kenya

30/04/2026

SMEs find new lease of life after Covid struggles through KDC - SAFER Project Funding https://standardmedia.co.ke/business/enterprise/article/2001546565/smes-find-new-lease-of-life-after-covid-struggles

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