EFKen Leasing Limited has been named the Pacesetter of the Year in Agricultural Asset Financing at the 7th edition of the Pacesetter Awards organized by Jubilant Stewards of Africa.
The award recognizes the company’s pivotal role in empowering small-scale farmers across Kenya by providing essential agricultural equipment through innovative Lease-to-Own solutions.
This recognition, the company said, reflects their dedication to enhancing the economic well-being of farmers while contributing significantly to national food security.
Jared Oundo, Executive Director of Jubilant Stewards of Africa, presented the award and commended this year’s winners.
In his remarks, Oundo noted:
“Our pacesetter recognition is for companies across the continent that show innovativeness in providing unique solutions for their clients.”
While receiving the award, Judyanne Wanjiku, Managing Director of EFKen Leasing Limited, expressed her gratitude to the team and stakeholders who have supported the company’s mission.
“We are elated. It's been a purposeful and calculated entry, into the market with slow but sure moves to create sustainable and impactful solutions to our target market, especially in the agricultural value chain. our space. I am happy that our efforts are yielding, and that we are getting noticed by other stakeholders and players in the industry. This award is important to the team and will inspire us to strive for more,” she said.
Wanjiku highlighted that the award marks a significant milestone for the company as it continues to work towards providing innovative financial solutions that address the unique challenges faced by small-scale farmers.
The company’s approach of combining asset financing with expert agricultural advisory services has played a critical role in helping farmers make informed decisions, enhancing their productivity, and driving agricultural growth in Kenya.
Other winners were UoN, Jijenge Credit Ltd and JCL Motors Ltd.
