Deutsche Investitions-und Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH (DEG), member of KfW Bankengruppe (KfW banking group), finances investments of private companies in developing and transition countries. As one of Europe's largest development finance institutions, it promotes private business structures to contribute to sustainable economic growth and improved living conditions. It also engages in Private Public Partnerships such as this one.
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Jatropha Support Program Partners
- Kreative Roses Ltd Naivasha Kenya working with Saffron Energy Laikipia Kenya
- Lesiolo Grain Handlers Ltd Nakuru Kenya
- Rea Vipingo Plantations Ltd Kilifi Kenya
- Multiple Hauliers (EA) Ltd based in Nairobi, planting in Masindi Uganda
- Minjingu Mines Ltd, part of the Mac group, Manyara Tanzania
- SOCFINAF Ltd Thika Kenya
- Tanganyika Wattle Company South Mbeya Tanzania
- Tropical Farm Management Kenya Ltd Based in Thika, planting in Makuyu
- Vegpro (k) Ltd Naivasha Kenya
- Pipal Ltd are the overall project managers based in Nairobi
- George Francis of Live energies is the main project consultant.
- Professor Kahiu Ngugi of the University of Nairobi is closely involved
- Alex Nabiswa is currently acting as the in-house agronomist.
- Pipal Ltd represents the project on the Kenyan National Biofuels Committee and Research Sub Committee.
