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4G Capital and IFC Partner to Unlock Finance for Kenya's Small Businesses
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Fusion42 · 29 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
4G Capital and IFC have partnered under IFC’s Catalytic First Loss Guarantee Program to unlock approximately $144.4 million in local currency lending aimed at micro and small businesses in Kenya, including women-owned and climate-focused enterprises. This initiative is part of IFC’s larger MSME Platform and seeks to address the financing gap that hinders small business growth and job creation in the country.
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Kenyan small businesses now have a clearer path to affordable credit as IFC’s risk-sharing deal with 4G Capital lowers barriers for fintech lenders. You should explore partnerships with fintech lenders leveraging such guarantees to expand your client base and scale lending faster.
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