{
  "id": 17245841,
  "title": "Two Kenyan enterprises selected for nature-focused investment accelerator",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/two-kenyan-enterprises-selected-for-nature-focused-investment",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-30T15:36:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "KBC",
    "slug": "kbc",
    "url": "https://www.kbc.co.ke/two-kenyan-enterprises-selected-for-nature-focused-investment-accelerator/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Two Kenyan enterprises have been chosen for the Nature-First Innovation Lab (NFIL), a nature-focused investment accelerator. Acacia EPZ, founded in 2015 by Sam Ombogo Nyamboga, specializes in exporting conflict-free gum arabic, while ForestFoods employs a Brazilian method of agroforestry to restore land and create livelihoods. The accelerator, run by FSD Africa, Systemiq, and the African Natural Capital Alliance (ANCA), will support the five enterprises in preparing for investment, with a collective fundraising target of around USD 10 million. The enterprises were selected for their commitment to maintaining or restoring healthy land, forests, and soils, as these sectors account for an estimated 62% of Africa's GDP. By helping these businesses become investment-ready, NFIL aims to bridge the gap between philanthropy and commercial capital.",
  "summary": "First Innovation Lab (NFIL) will help local enterprises Acacia EPZ and ForestFoods get ready to raise investment The post Two Kenyan enterprises selected for nature-focused investment accelerator appeared first on KBC Digital .",
  "key_points": [
    "Acacia EPZ and ForestFoods selected for Nature-First Innovation Lab",
    "Kenyan enterprises focus on conflict-free gum arabic and agroforestry",
    "NFIL aims to bridge philanthropy and commercial capital gap"
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}