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Fortune Credit is proud to announce that we have made it to the Top 10 of Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) 2025 Prize Competition! 🎉 Out of more than 32,000 applicants from across 54 African countries, we are honored to be recognized among Africa’s most innovative and impactful businesses. Driving Impact Across Africa This milestone is a powerful reminder of why we do what we do — driving green financing, sustainable livelihoods, and inclusive economic empowerment for riders, farmers, women, and small traders across Kenya. 💚⚡ To our customers, partners, and team, this recognition belongs to you. Your belief in our mission continues to fuel our journey of impacting over 5 million borrowers by 2030. A huge congratulations to our fellow ABH Top 10 Heroes 🎊. The journey to the finals is just beginning, and we are ready to represent Kenya and East Africa with pride. Special congratulations to our Hero, Janet Kuteli, whose leadership continues to inspire and drive meaningful change.

About Us Our Products The Team Our Stories Media ESG Contact About Us Our Products The Team Our Stories Media ESG Contact More than 2 results are available in the PRO version (This notice is only visible to admin users) Fortune Credit at 11: Expanding Our Impact with the Launch of the Busia Branch This week marks a significant milestone in the journey of Fortune Credit. As we celebrated 11 years of service and impact, we also inaugurated our newest branch in Busia, further extending our commitment to advancing financial inclusion across Kenya. Since our inception in 2014, Fortune Credit has remained dedicated to empowering communities by providing access to credit and financial solutions. Over the past eleven years, we have supported more than 35,000 customers, including small-scale farmers, informal traders, boda boda riders, and families. Our work has focused on unlocking opportunities, restoring dignity, and enabling resilience among underserved communities. This progress has been made possible through the trust of our customers, the partnership of over 20 investors and collaborators who share our vision, and the dedication of our young, dynamic team whose passion drives every milestone. The launch of the Busia branch on this anniversary underscores our strategic intent to bring financial services closer to communities that need them most. Busia, a key border town and hub of enterprise, reflects the values of resilience and opportunity that Fortune Credit seeks to support. With this expansion, we reaffirm our mission to deliver inclusive financial solutions to more regions and communities across the country. The Busia branch was officially launched by Enid Busolo, a member of our Board of Directors, and the ceremony was graced by distinguished guests including Petronila Macharia, NCBA Busia Branch Manager; Edgar Karani, Assistant Branch Manager, Stanbic Busia; and Boniface Okumu, Chair of the Busia Boda Boda Association. Their presence underscored the importance of collaboration between financial institutions, community leadership, and stakeholders in driving inclusive economic growth. As we look ahead, we remain committed to building on this foundation, expanding our reach, and deepening our impact. The past 11 years are a testament to what can be achieved when vision, trust, and collaboration come together. The opening of the Busia branch represents both a celebration of our history and a clear signal of our future ambitions. Fortune Credit: 11 years of impact, and a future of continued growth and empowerment.

We are thrilled to announce that our CEO, Janet Kuteli, has been selected among the Top 20 Heroes in the Africa’s Business Heroes 2025 competition! 🎉🌟 Out of more than 27,000 applications from across the continent, making it to the Top 20 is a huge honor and a testament to the resilience of the communities we serve and the hard work and dedication of the Fortune Credit team. 🤝 Recognizing Impact and Innovation This recognition celebrates our mission to: 🌱 Unlock affordable credit for underserved populations 💡 Offer innovative embedded insurance solutions 📚 Promote financial literacy  ⚡ Enable energy access  🏡 Uplift communities across Kenya It is a celebration for our 35,000+ customers, 20+ partners and investors, and the entire Fortune Credit team who continue to believe in our mission. Next Stop: Dakar, Senegal Janet Kuteli will be representing Kenya at the ABH Semi-Finals in Dakar, Senegal, pitching alongside visionary entrepreneurs shaping Africa’s future. 🚀✨ We are excited to continue carrying the flag for Kenya and promoting inclusive finance across the continent. 🌍

Fortune Credit was deeply honored to host the Chairman of the Vihiga Boda Boda Association at our offices. 🙌 The discussions focused on unlocking transformative synergies that will see the deployment of 100+ electric motorbikes 🚲⚡ and other solar-powered productive use assets ☀️🔋 to empower association members. Building Sustainable Livelihoods At Fortune Credit, our mission goes beyond financing — we are committed to building sustainable livelihoods by providing: ✨ Affordable credit tailored to the cash flows of our borrowers ✨ Embedded insurance to protect against unforeseen risks ✨ Financial literacy training through Fortune Academy, ensuring long-term empowerment This partnership is more than numbers; it is about changing lives, uplifting communities, and driving green growth 🌍. Together, we are reimagining rural mobility, boosting incomes, and powering a cleaner, brighter future.

In the semi-arid landscape of Machakos, where rainfall has become increasingly unreliable due to climate change, one farmer, Mr. Davis Mutua, is rewriting the narrative faced by many farmers across Kenya. Mr. Mutua has taken a bold step by integrating Epicenter Africa’s solar-powered irrigation system on his farm, successfully establishing a reliable water supply. This has marked a pivotal turning point in his farm’s battle against climate change. Boosting Yields and Farmer Confidence Not only has Mr. Mutua’s yield increased, but his perspective on leveraging technology and support services to optimize crop growth has also improved. The Ennos AG Sunlight Pump is becoming a favorite among farmers due to its: ✨ Robustness  ✨ Cost-effectiveness  ✨ Reliability Combined with the PAYGO payment solution, these innovations are making sustainable farming accessible and scalable for smallholder farmers across Kenya.

At Fortune Credit, we believe our people are our greatest asset 🌟. We are committed to equipping our teams with the right skills, tools, and knowledge to serve our customers with excellence 🤝. Today, we kicked off an intensive 2-day workshop for our newly onboarded customer service and credit officers, empowering them to: ✅ Conduct field operations with confidence and professionalism ✅ Understand credit risks and processes inside out ✅ Leverage our digital onboarding tools for faster, more efficient customer acquisition and support 💡 Did you know that continuous training can boost credit officer performance by up to 30%, directly improving loan portfolio quality and customer satisfaction? Here’s to growing a team that drives impact, one skill at a time.

This week, Fortune Credit attended the Youth Sustainable Development Network (YSDN) Conference 2025, supported by GOGLA and held in Nairobi from August 12–14. We were proudly represented by our Head of Growth & Innovation, Benson Mbogo. Over three transformative days, youth leaders, ecosystem players, and sustainability advocates 🌏 came together under the theme: “Empowering Youth for a Sustainable Future: Innovate, Collaborate, Transform” 💡. The conference sparked real conversations and actionable ideas to tackle barriers to youth access to finance 💰. Driving Youth Financial Inclusion With over 45.5% of Kenyan youth still financially excluded, Fortune Credit is taking bold action: ✅ Over 15% of our customers are youth  ✅ Providing innovative credit solutions tailored to young entrepreneurs ✅ Offering embedded insurance to manage risk ✅ Delivering financial education to fuel ambitions and sustainable growth 📈 Youth are brimming with ideas — our role is to build the bridges they need to succeed and unlock their full potential.

We are thrilled to celebrate a major milestone — our Founder and CEO, Janet Kuteli, has been named among the Top 50 Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) for 2025! 🎉 From humble beginnings to building one of Kenya’s most impactful inclusive finance institutions, Janet has consistently championed the mission of expanding access to finance for underserved communities. This recognition by Africa’s Business Heroes, an initiative of the Jack Ma Foundation, is a testament to her leadership, resilience, and unwavering commitment to making finance work for those who need it most. Celebrating Visionary Impact The Africa’s Business Heroes platform celebrates visionary entrepreneurs solving Africa’s most pressing challenges. We are honored to see Fortune Credit’s work in financial inclusion, green financing, and economic empowerment recognized on a continental stage. Congratulations to Janet Kuteli and the entire Fortune Credit team for staying true to the dream. Let’s keep driving impact. Let’s keep delivering dreams. 🚀

We are excited to announce our new partnership with Roam Electric, aimed at scaling access to clean, affordable electric mobility for riders and small businesses across Kenya. This initiative is supported by GreenMax Capital Group through the Green for Access Fund (G4A) first-loss facility. Driving Inclusive Green Mobility Through this partnership, we plan to finance over 600 electric motorcycles in 2025, empowering riders and small businesses with: ✅ Flexible daily repayments as low as KES 527 ✅ Comprehensive insurance and Hospicash health cover  ✅ Post-funding financial literacy to manage and grow their earnings This collaboration goes beyond affordability. It removes capital and clean asset access barriers for low-income earners who are critical to Kenya’s micro-economy. With support from GreenMax Capital Group’s first-loss facility, we are providing low-cost debt financing that delivers real value through: 🌱 Zero fuel and low maintenance costs  💼 Livelihood protection  🏍️ A clear path to asset ownership Together, we are driving impact, powering livelihoods, and building Kenya’s inclusive green future. Here’s to a greener future and electrifying Africa.