Meru farmers eye bigger profits as Ksh500M industrial park attracts investors
Farmers in Meru County are set to earn more from their produce following the attraction of investors to the Ksh500 million County Aggregation and Industrial Park (CAIP) in Ruiri-Rwarera. The facility is set to start operations after attracting investors in agro-processing, with macadamia processing among the first activities expected to begin. Meru County Executive for […]
Meru County farmers anticipate higher profits due to the establishment of the Ksh500 million County Aggregation and Industrial Park (CAIP) in Ruiri-Rwarera. The park, set to commence operations, will primarily focus on macadamia processing, with other ventures like miraa and banana value addition under consideration. County Executive Carol Kaberia announced the installation of machinery for macadamia processing, along with incentives such as six-month rent-free periods and support for certification and market access.
The CAIP aims to enhance value addition, create jobs, and provide farmers with a more lucrative market for their produce. Meru County is collaborating with the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Meru University of Science and Technology to organize an investment conference and consumer fair between December 3-5, fostering partnerships and market opportunities for locally produced goods.
This initiative follows the government's commitment to operationalize eight County Aggregation and Industrial Parks by the end of 2026, focusing on value chains such as macadamia, tomato paste, leather, camel milk, avocado oil, cassava starch, sunflower oil, and fish feed.
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