Aleke Dondo

Mr. Dondo brings 21 years of experience in microfinance with the K-Rep Development Agency, a non-profit microfinance institution that services the needs of rural small-scale farmers and micro-entrepreneurs through innovative microfinance projects. Mr. Dondo has in-depth experience with the start-up and management of rural microfinance organizations and a background in small (informal) enterprise development. He holds a Master’s degree in economics from York University in Toronto and has carried out more than 30 major studies in the fields of small enterprise and microfinance development. Mr Dondo has published ten research papers on these subjects. He serves on the boards of other organizations involved in development work, including Kenya Gatsby Trust (Chairman), Kenya Community Development Foundation (Vice-Chairman), K-Rep Advisory Services, and Saga Thrift and Enterprise Promotion. Through October, 2010, he also acted as Managing Director of Juhudi Kilimo.

Kenya « Acumen Fund Blog

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"Juhudi Kilimo provides financing to smallholder rural farmers organized in groups to purchase productive agricultural assets, such as dairy cows and other livestock, irrigation equipment, and greenhouses," said Aleke Dondo, Founder and Board Member, Juhudi Kilimo.

Mr.Aleke Dondo Position Managing Director of K-Rep Development Agency

Currently, Mr. Dondo is the Managing Director of K-Rep Development Agency, a non-profit microfinance institution which services the needs of rural small-scale farmers and micro-entrepreneurs through innovative microfinance projects. Mr. Dondo has over 15 years of hands-on experience in microfinance and small enterprise (Informal Sector) development. He has carried out over 30 studies in the fields of small enterprise and microfinance development and has authored 10 published papers and over 30 unpublished ones. Mr. Dondo serves on the boards of organizations involved in development work including Kenya Gatsby Trust (Chairman), Kenya Community Development Foundation (Vice-Chairman), K-Rep Advisory Services, and Saga Thrift and Enterprise Promotion.

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Mr. Dondo received a Master's degree in economics from York University in Canada and a bachelor's degree in economics from the University of Nairobi.