Murang’a Unveils KES 20 Billion Agribusiness Investment Portfolio, Sets Stage for Industrial Growth


By Steve El Sabai

Murang’a County has taken a significant step in positioning itself as Kenya’s next agribusiness frontier, following the unveiling of a KES 20 billion investment-ready portfolio during a high-level Pre-Conference Luncheon held at Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi, on May 28, 2025. The event was a collaborative effort between the Murang’a County Government, the Kenya Development Corporation (KDC), and the Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry (MITI), aimed at rallying stakeholders ahead of the Murang’a County Investment Conference set for June 13–14 at Thika Greens Golf Resort.
The luncheon brought together a cross-section of key players from government, the private sector, development finance institutions, and agribusiness stakeholders. Central to the event was the presentation of investment opportunities across Murang’a’s high-potential agricultural value chains. With Murang’a leading in avocado production—accounting for 32 percent of the country’s total output and ranking among the top counties in dairy, tea, macadamia, bananas, and horticulture, the county is strategically positioned to attract large-scale agro-industrial investment.

Through this initiative, Murang’a seeks to move from raw produce to value-added agro-processing, expanding its contribution to Kenya’s GDP and transforming livelihoods at the grassroots. The luncheon also showcased the county’s commitment to a coordinated, pro-investment framework supported by its natural endowment, enterprise-ready communities, and well-developed infrastructure.

The Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry, under Cabinet Secretary Hon. Lee Kinyanjui, reaffirmed the importance of county-level economic strategies in advancing Kenya’s national development goals. His remarks were delivered by Principal Secretary Abubakar Hassan Abubakar, who underscored the role of the private sector in unlocking these opportunities.

KDC, through its Director General CPA Norah Ratemo, reiterated its full support for Murang’a’s vision by offering financial structuring, risk mitigation, and capital support tailored to county-level investments.
The event was attended by senior leaders from Murang’a, including the Speaker of the County Assembly, the Deputy Governor, PS Trade, and Optiven CEO George Wachiuri. It marked the beginning of a unified push to drive economic transformation through agriculture and enterprise.

Murang’a has signaled its readiness firmly aligned with Vision 2030, MTP-IV, and the BETA Agenda to lead Kenya’s next wave of regional investment growth.

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