Events
AGF at the WCF Africa Summit 2025
The commitments made at the WCF Africa Summit reaffirm AGF’s belief that sustainable development begins with empowered SMEs.
Lynnet Ongeri
Partnerships
AGF and NCBA Strengthen SME Financing with KES 3 Billion Renewal, Prioritizing Women-Led Businesses
The agreement will continue to support the Group’s efforts to provide financial solutions for SMEs, with a special focus on women-led businesses and those in environmentally responsible sectors.
Accelerate Action
The Power of Second Chances: Clean Start Africa is Creating Opportunities to Build Futures of Women
AGF is committed to creating a world where women have equal opportunities to succeed.
News
AGF and SGG Strengthen their Partnership to Boost SME/SMI Financing in Gabon
The signing of this agreement is the latest milestone in a strategic partnership between the two guarantee funds, which began with the creation of the SGG, and which AGF helped to operationalise.
News
African Guarantee Fund Launches USD 5 Billion Mission 300 Local Currency Guarantee Facility to Accelerate Energy Access Across Africa
Africa faces a significant energy access challenge, with approximately 600 million people lacking electricity as of 2023.
News
Empowering Women Entrepreneurs and SMEs in Nigeria: African Guarantee Fund and Bank of Industry Sign USD 50 Million Guarantee Framework Agreement
This agreement signifies the start of a long-term strategic relationship, and it provides a perfect intersection of the AGF's mission to unlock financing for SMEs, and BOI's mandate to catalyse Nigeria's industrialization and economic transformation.
News
AGF and KNCCI Sign Cooperation Agreement Empowering SMEs
The partnership marks the beginning of a new chapter in AGF and KNCCI's shared vision of economic empowerment for Africa’s SME sector.
Events
South Africa’s USD 5 Billion Gender Finance Gap: AFAWA is Changing the Narrative
South Africa’s women entrepreneurs face a USD 5 billion financing gap, but with the AFAWA Finance Series, banks are being challenged to rethink lending practices, de-risk women-led businesses, and unlock billions in capital to fuel economic growth.
News
African Guarantee Fund in loan guarantee partnership with National Bank of Malawi to support SMEs
This strategic partnership, a first of its kind, aims to boost NBM’s lending portfolio and expand its offerings to underserved segments, particularly women-led and green enterprises.
News
AGF and Centenary Bank Reinforce Commitment to SME Growth in Uganda
AGF has renewed its partnership with the largest microfinance bank in Uganda through a USD 25 million Loan Portfolio Guarantee.
News
AGF and KWFT Partner to Strengthen Women Entrepreneurs’ Access to Finance
The risk-sharing mechanism, will enable KWFT to increase its on-lending activities to WSMEs with a view of promoting enterprise growth in the Kenya.
Events
Togo’s Women Entrepreneurs Are Ready to Lead—Is the Financial Sector Ready to Invest?
The AFAWA Finance Series is changing the gender finance outlook in Togo—challenging outdated perceptions, training financial institutions, and unlocking billions in funding to support women SMEs and drive inclusive economic growth.