Our History
From EFTA's pioneering equipment finance work in Tanzania to EFKen Leasing in Kenya — built on a decade of African leasing experience.
Built on a Decade of African Leasing Experience
EFKen's story begins with EFTA, EFAfrica Group's pioneering equipment finance business in Tanzania, and continues in Kenya today.
EFTA is founded in Tanzania
Michiel Timmerman co-founds EFTA Ltd in Tanzania, pioneering equipment finance for small enterprises that lack conventional bank collateral.
EFKen Leasing is set up in Kenya
EFKen Leasing Ltd is established in Kenya by EFAfrica Group with a view to increasing access to finance to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises.
EFAfrica Group holding structure
EFAfrica Group becomes the holding company for EFKen and EFTA, anchoring a group focused on SME equipment finance in East Africa.
100+ businesses served
EFKen has offered leasing solutions to over 100 businesses across agriculture, dairy, agro-processing, logistics, milling and healthcare, from offices in Nairobi, Nakuru and Kisumu.