The Helix Institute at MSC

World-Class Training Courses & Cutting-Edge Data for #mobilemoney & #agentbanking. In partnership with @MicroSave @GatesFoundation @IFC_org @UNCDF @FSDAfrica

[The Helix Institute at MSC @HelixInstitute]

In this video, 👉🏾https://t.co/an8sPJKx9U, our MD, @GrahamANWright , reflects on the remarkable achievements & collective efforts that have fueled the Helix Institute’s 10-year journey. Watch the video to learn how it has trained 11,000+ experts & impacted 900 million customers.

[MSC (MicroSave Consulting) @MicroSave]

Starting a cage fish farm in Tanzania can cost TZS 20–25 million, a major barrier for women & youth. Could cooperatives unlock finance through group guarantees & stronger bank partnerships? Watch our podcast with Nyanza Cooperative Union to learn more. https://t.co/ykCKOJr73a

[MSC (MicroSave Consulting) @MicroSave]

Access to finance is one thing. Finance that reflects how fisheries businesses operate is another. Tune in to this podcast where MSC’s Elizabeth Gathu speaks with Renatus Mushi of @FINCATz about financial inclusion for women & youth in Tanzania’s fisheries sector. https://t.co/Mkl7MdwJTj

[MSC (MicroSave Consulting) @MicroSave]

A business can operate for years but struggle to qualify for a loan. How can we change this?​
Tune in to our podcast with the Tanzania Women Chamber of Commerce to learn what can help women entrepreneurs in Tanzania's fisheries sector access finance. ​https://t.co/Gy8KNkDsBw ​

#Fisheries #FinancialInclusion #WomenEconomicEmpowerment #YouthEmpowerment

[MSC (MicroSave Consulting) @MicroSave]

Our latest podcast under the Women and Youth Economic Empowerment in Fisheries through Inclusive Market Access program features Dr. Mwajuma Hamza, Executive Director of the Tanzania Women Chamber of Commerce on the skills & partnerships women need to access finance. Watch it now. https://t.co/Gy8KNkDsBw

[MSC (MicroSave Consulting) @MicroSave]

How can digital financial services, micro-savings, & innovative finance expand access to affordable finance for smallholder farmers & agribusinesses? Today, Dennis Kuria of MSC explores practical solutions at #ACIS2026 to unlock finance for Africa’s food systems.

Stay tuned.
#FinancialInclusion #InnovativeFinance #DigitalFinance #FoodSystems #Agribusiness

[MSC (MicroSave Consulting) @MicroSave]

Agricultural MSMEs need affordable finance, yet crop losses often deter lenders. At #ACIS2026, MSC’s Dennis Kuria highlights how accessible, innovative insurance solutions can reduce risk & help unlock capital for agribusinesses. Follow us for more insights.

#FinancialInclusion #Agribusiness

[MSC (MicroSave Consulting) @MicroSave]

A key insight for BSF farmers from Fredrick Juma, Founder of Hydro Victoria Ltd.
Many consumers assume that BSF is ready for use after harvest, which contributes to low uptake. Further processing by farmers could make dried BSF easier for consumers to use & help increase demand.
#ClimateFinance #BSF #ClimateSmartAgriculture

[MSC (MicroSave Consulting) @MicroSave]

#Insurance helps BSFs manage risk and access finance. Collins from @GAinsuranceltd shares how the right coverage can build confidence for businesses and lenders alike. #ClimateFinance #GreenInvestments
We are live now. Join the conversation. https://t.co/2sS8qRYBwO

[MSC (MicroSave Consulting) @MicroSave]

At our “Unlocking Finance for Climate Investments“ webinar, MSC’s Mary Mumbua Mutemi shares insights from our BSF diagnostics in Kenya. The gaps remain across production, markets, records, & capital access.
Join the discussion live: https://t.co/2sS8qRYBwO

[MSC (MicroSave Consulting) @MicroSave]

We are live!
How can climate finance needs become real, bankable transactions? Join us as we explore financing challenges for climate-smart businesses, with a focus on Kenya’s BSF sector.
Tune in now👉 https://t.co/2sS8qRZ9mm ​
#BlackSoldierFly #ClimateFinance #GreenInvestments

[MSC (MicroSave Consulting) @MicroSave]

We have heard what fisheries actors need. Now, what can financial institutions do differently? Our supply-side panel explores how financial institutions can expand access to finance and insurance for Tanzania’s fisheries sector.

Join us live: https://t.co/XNSrd2D5gv

#FinancialInclusion #AccessToFinance

[MSC (MicroSave Consulting) @MicroSave]

How do we turn climate finance needs into real transactions? ​

Join MSC & KEPSA’s webinar on Kenya’s BSF sector. We will explore commercial gaps and lender requirements to make BSF enterprises finance-ready. ​

24th September | 2 p.m. EAT ​
Register: https://t.co/Z6HL2o8au9 ​

#blacksoldierfly​ #ClimateFinance​ #GreenInvestments​ #ClimateSmartAgriculture​ #impactinvesting​ #ClimateAction

@KEPSA_KENYA @GAinsuranceltd @KeEquityBank @imbankke @IMFoundationKE @HydroVictoriaKe @KCV_Kenya @KenyaCIC

[MSC (MicroSave Consulting) @MicroSave]

What will it take to unlock finance for Kenya’s BSF enterprises?

Join MSC–KEPSA webinar as BSF & financial institutions discuss financing gaps and what must change to make these businesses financeable.

24th September | 2 p.m. EAT
Register here: https://t.co/Z6HL2o8au9

#BlackSoldierFly #ClimateFinance #GreenInvestments #ClimateSmartAgriculture #ImpactInvesting #ClimateAction

@KEPSA_KENYA @GAinsuranceltd @KeEquityBank @imbankke @IMFoundationKE @HydroVictoriaKe @KCV_Kenya @KenyaCIC @InclusionIndia

[MSC (MicroSave Consulting) @MicroSave]

The voices of fisheries actors are central to discussions at our workshop in Tanzania. Fish traders, seaweed farmers, input suppliers, & women in fisheries share where finance falls short & what could work better for their businesses.
Join us live: https://t.co/XNSrd2D5gv

#FinancialInclusion #AccessToFinance

[MSC (MicroSave Consulting) @MicroSave]

“91% of fisheries actors surveyed save, 82% keep records, & 97% own phones. Yet, 47% have never borrowed.” Elizabeth Gathu of MSC shares these insights at a workshop in Tanzania & highlights the opportunity to turn financial readiness into financial access. Watch here: https://t.co/XNSrd2D5gv
@TradeMarkAfrica @MastercardFdn @AfCFTA

#FinancialInclusion

[MSC (MicroSave Consulting) @MicroSave]

📢Live from Dar es Salaam.
MSC brings financial institutions, fisheries actors, women, & youth to explore financing solutions for the fisheries sector under the Women & Youth Economic Empowerment in Fisheries program with @TradeMarkAfrica, @AfCFTA, & @MastercardFdn.

Follow the conversation here https://t.co/XNSrd2D5gv

#AccessToFinance
@MastercardFdn @AfCFTA @TradeMarkAfrica

[MSC (MicroSave Consulting) @MicroSave]

Live from the fisheries financing workshop!
Paveen Mbeda of @TradeMarkAfrica shares that the Women & Youth Economic Empowerment in Fisheries program reached 69,369 people, with 61% under age 35. The focus now shifts to stronger businesses, more jobs, & greater trade.

Follow the conversation here: https://t.co/XNSrd2D5gv
#FinancialInclusion

[MSC (MicroSave Consulting) @MicroSave]

On 16th September, MSC will convene a workshop in Dar es Salaam to explore practical #financing solutions for fisheries businesses. It is part of the Women & Youth Economic Empowerment in Fisheries program, implemented by @TradeMarkAfrica, @AfCFTA, & @MastercardFdn.
Stay tuned. @AfCFTA @TradeMarkAfrica @MastercardFdn

[MSC (MicroSave Consulting) @MicroSave]

Tanzania’s fisheries sector grew by 6.3% in 2025, reaching TZS 4.56T (USD 1.73B) in output value. On 16th September, MSC will bring together financial institutions & fisheries actors to explore financing for growth under the Women & Youth Economic Empowerment program.

#AccessToFinance #FinancialInclusion
Stay tuned. @TradeMarkAfrica @MastercardFdn @AfCFTA

[MSC (MicroSave Consulting) @MicroSave]

At #AFSForum2026 in Kigali, Kunjbihari Daga, Chief Architect at MSC, joined a panel on Africa’s digital infrastructure for sustainable #agrifood systems. The discussion focused on disconnected solutions, shared standards & interoperable systems.

#DigitalAgriculture #FoodSystems