Nyeri County Governor Mutahi Kahiga has lauded the Cooperatives in the County for fast tracking economic growth and supporting livelihoods.
Speaking during 2025 Ushirika Day Celebrations Governor Kahiga said the cooperatives are supporting more than half a million members.
“The increase of cooperatives is a testament to the strength and resilience of our people and to the power of the cooperative model in driving inclusive economic growth,” the governor said.
Nyeri recorded 16 new cooperatives in the year 2024, the total number of active cooperatives in the county has now increased to 215.
Kahiga said the county remains committed to supporting cooperative development through policy, funding, and training.
He said the county incubates the first-ever Health Worker Cooperative in Kenya, marking a significant milestone in diversifying and modernizing cooperative landscape.
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“Our cooperatives operate across a wide range of sectors, from SACCOs, coffee and dairy, to Transport, Housing, Investments, and Worker cooperatives, reflecting the adaptability of the cooperative model in meeting the evolving needs of our people,” Kahiga said.
According to Kahiga, the county government with the support of the FLLoCA Program have championed climate resilient interventions by supporting four coffee factories with solar dryers, solar light masts, water harvesting systems, and tree planting initiatives.
He added that the solar dryers have notably improved coffee quality through faster and cleaner drying, reduced post-harvest losses, and enabled farmers to cope with unpredictable weather.
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The National Agricultural Value Chain Development Project (NAVCDP) has also supported 12 Farmer Producer Organizations with inclusion grants worth Kshs. 4.1 million to improve their office infrastructure and operations. Over Ksh. 30 million has also been issued to fund enterprise development plans aimed at enhancing value addition and agribusiness activities.
Through NAVCDP, the County has also supported the formation and strengthening of 14 SACCOs with Financial Inclusion Grants amounting to Kshs. 10.99 million.
By Obegi Malack
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