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A digital financial initiative aimed at improving payment safety and financial inclusion for cocoa farmers has been launched in Sierra Leone’s Eastern Region.
The initiative was unveiled during a stakeholder engagement held in Kenema. The meeting brought together a joint team from Afrimoney Sierra Leone, Tas Store, and master farmers primarily from Kenema and Kailahun to discuss the rollout of the new system.
The digital solution uses mobile-based financial services to address risks associated with farmers carrying large sums of cash after selling cocoa produce. According to stakeholders, the platform is intended to provide a safer and more efficient alternative for transactions.
Representatives stated that the system will reduce transportation costs and delays by enabling farmers to receive payments more quickly. They added that it is designed to minimize exposure to theft and other security concerns linked to cash transactions.
Afrimoney and Tas Store representatives said they are committed to simplifying digital financial services for rural communities. They noted that the system is being tailored for accessibility, ease of use, and inclusivity for farmers regardless of digital literacy levels.
Farmers in attendance welcomed the initiative, indicating it could modernize financial practices within the agricultural sector and improve convenience and financial security.
The rollout represents a shift toward technology-driven financial solutions for farmers in the Eastern Region and aligns with broader efforts to promote digital inclusion and economic empowerment in rural Sierra Leone.
