Nancy Kinyanjui is the Managing Director of Avenews Kenya, where she leads the company’s strategy to expand access to finance across agricultural supply chains and strengthen the capacity of agri-traders. With over 15 years of experience in banking, credit bureaus, and microfinance, she has driven initiatives that connect financial innovation with market growth, ensuring agribusinesses can operate efficiently and competitively.

At Avenews, Nancy focuses on unlocking working capital for agri-traders and supply chain actors, leveraging technology and tailored financing models to bridge gaps in liquidity, strengthen value chain linkages, and enhance food system resilience. Her expertise spans credit risk management, digital transformation, and the design of inclusive financial products capabilities she has consistently applied to achieve both commercial sustainability and social impact.

Nancy brings to the panel a strong commitment to advancing financial inclusion within the agriculture sector. She champions solutions that not only improve access to finance for agri-traders but also contribute to building transparent, resilient, and sustainable supply chains that align with global standards such as GLOBALG.A.P.