Deutsche Investitions - und Entwicklungs gesellschaft 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.

The Jatropha Support Program Private Public Partnerships were:-

• Kreative Roses Ltd Naivasha, Kenya in partnership 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.
• KOFINAF 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 is the overall project managers based in Nairobi. Pipal Ltd represents the project on the Kenyan National Biofuels Committee and Research Sub Committee.

The Contributors:-

• Dr George Francis of Live Energies - Overall Jatropha curcas agronomy consultant
  
• Pipal Agronomists: Angela Kathuku, Moses Wamalwa and Alex Nabiswa
  
• Ernest Simeoni of African Bee Keepers with the support of Tom Masao in Tanzania
  
• Beryn Otieno of KEFRI.
• Dr Jacob Kithinji of Nairobi University,Chemistry department
  
• Pipal Researchers:Louise Nzomo,Eunice Kidong and Seth Nyangara