The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and Equity Group have launched a US$200 million financing mechanism aimed at expanding access to climate adaptation finance for smallholder farmers and rural businesses in East Africa. The initiative, called the Africa Rural Climate Adaptation Finance Mechanism (ARCAFIM), was unveiled on Friday and is designed to help beneficiaries invest in climate-resilient agriculture, according to Matooke Republic.

Catalyst Fund has raised $30 million for its investment strategy focused on climate resilience in Africa, with new investors including the International Finance Corporation, Shell Foundation, and Trafigura Foundation. The fund aims to support early-stage startups that are developing solutions to climate-related challenges across the continent, reflecting a growing interest in adaptation technologies.

The Investing in Forests and Protected Areas for Climate-Smart Development (IFPA-CD) MAS Project is concluding its two-year operations in Kagadi, Uganda, under the Ministry of Water and Environment. Funded by the World Bank, the project has focused on implementing intensive, mixed-use agroforestry systems and recently distributed ruminant animals to model agroforestry farmers as part of its initiatives.

Kenya has introduced a KSh1.08 trillion investment strategy aimed at transforming its agricultural sector over the next five years. The plan, known as the "National Agri-Food Systems Investment Plan" for 2026-2030, anticipates significant private sector involvement to cover nearly half of the total costs, as the government seeks to modernize food production systems and enhance productivity in the sector.

Stanbic Bank Uganda, the country's largest commercial bank, has unveiled a Shs 1 trillion financing package targeting women, youth, and farmers to expand small-scale enterprises and create jobs. According to The Observer, the three-year initiative, dubbed the Positive Impact Agenda, commits the bank to mobilising the funds by 2028 through strategic partnerships. The programme is also aimed at equipping students with entrepreneurial skills and access to capital to start businesses.

FasterCapital has included Agro-Food And Technology, an agro-food startup based in Matadi, Democratic Republic of Congo, in its EquityPilot program. This program provides execution support to startups for an initial period of 30 to 60 days. Founded by Mechack Malu, the company aims to enhance local processing capacity and improve supply operations to better serve markets.