Governor Ochilo Ayacko Rolls Out KES 28.7M Grants
The rollout of the Inclusion and Upgrading Matching Grant Programmes to SACCOS and Farmers’ Producer Organizations (FPOs) across Migori County marks a major breakthrough in promoting sustainable agriculture and farmer empowerment.
Spearheaded by Migori Governor H.E. Ochilo Ayacko and funded by the World Bank through the National Agricultural Value Chain Development Project (NAVCDP), the programme injects millions into farmer groups to boost productivity, resilience, and incomes.
Funding Allocation in Migori County
| Sub-Counties | Beneficiary Groups | Total Grant (KES) | Notable Recipients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rongo, Awendo, Uriri | 11 | 9.2 million | Rongo Bananas Farmers Cooperative (1M), Skyriders Poultry Cooperative (1M) |
| Suna West, Suna East, Nyatike | 12 | 19.5 million | Kakrao Ward SACCO, Nyatike Tomatoes Farmers Cooperative, Muhuru Resilient Farmers SACCO |
Total Allocation: KES 28.7 million distributed to 23 SACCOS and FPOs.
Strategic Benefits to Farmers
The grants are designed to:
- Strengthen the operational capacity of farmer groups
- Promote climate-smart and innovative farming practices
- Enhance value addition and market access for farm produce
- Build more resilient and sustainable farmer organizations
Governor Ochilo Ayacko’s Leadership
Governor Ayacko has positioned Migori as a leader in leveraging international partnerships for grassroots transformation. His administration is unlocking new subsidies and funding streams, supporting climate-resilient agriculture, and promoting digitalization and capacity-building in agricultural value chains—ensuring inclusive growth across all sub-counties.
NAVCDP in the National Context
Backed by a USD 250 million World Bank investment, NAVCDP targets 500,000 smallholder farmers nationwide, supporting nine value chains including banana, poultry, tomatoes, and apiculture. It combines funding, training, and climate-smart interventions to transform Kenya’s agricultural sector.
Migori’s participation highlights its growing role in the national agricultural transformation agenda.
The Inclusion and Upgrading Matching Grants Programme is a game-changer for Migori County championed by Governor Ayacko. By combining financial resources with technical support, it empowers farmers, raises productivity, and uplifts livelihoods.
Under Governor Ochilo Ayacko’s visionary leadership, the programme will have lasting ripple effects across Migori—driving economic growth, food security, and sustainable development.
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