By;Emmanuel Kyengo
Farmers in Murang’a County are reaping the benefits of rising coffee and milk prices as billions of shillings in new development projects promise to transform the region’s economy.
Speaking during a resource mobilization event for nano, micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Kangema Constituency on Friday, October 3, 2025, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki said the government is committed to ensuring rural households directly feel the impact of the country’s recovering economy.
“For the first time in many years, farmers are earning better from coffee and milk. This is not by accident — it is because of deliberate reforms and the hard work of our people. When agriculture thrives, the entire nation rises with it,” Kindiki said.
He noted that the government would continue supporting Murang’a farmers through value addition and infrastructure. “We are putting up the County Aggregation and Industrial Park at Del Monte and the Special Economic Zone at Makenji to ensure our farmers no longer sell raw produce cheaply, but instead benefit from value-added products that can compete globally,” he added.
Currently, projects worth Sh17.6 billion are underway across Murang’a. They include Sh11 billion for affordable housing, Sh3 billion for fresh produce markets, and Sh3.4 billion for student and institutional housing.
More than 16,000 households, businesses, and social amenities are also being connected to electricity at a cost of Sh1.2 billion. In Kangema Constituency alone, 3,100 homes will benefit from a Sh270 million investment.
Murang’a Woman Representative Betty Maina underscored the importance of infrastructure, noting that 50 kilometers of Mau Mau roads have already been completed in Kangema, while construction of Kangema town roads is ongoing. “This is proof that rural areas are firmly part of the national development agenda,” she said.
On healthcare, the Taifa Care Medical Insurance Scheme has registered 26.6 million Kenyans, including 340,000 residents of Murang’a County.
The Deputy President also pointed to national economic indicators as proof of progress. “The economy is on a steady recovery path — our currency is stable, inflation is going down, interest rates are easing, and our foreign exchange reserves have doubled in three years. That is why the IMF now ranks Kenya as the sixth largest economy in Africa, up from number eight in 2022,” he said.
National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah echoed Kindiki’s sentiments, saying: “The evidence of recovery is clear. Our farmers, entrepreneurs, and small businesses are powering this growth, and government is creating the environment for them to thrive.”
The event brought together a large delegation of leaders, including MPs Peter Kihungi (Kangema), Mary Wamaua (Maragua), Edwin Mugo (Mathioya), Sabina Chege (Nominated), Eric Muchangi (Runyenjes), Fred Ikana (Shinyalu), Fabian Kyule Muli (Kangundo), Lilian Siyoi (Trans Nzoia), Leah Sankaire (Kajiado), Japheth Nyakundi (Kitutu Chache North), Eli Letipila (Samburu North), Nominated Senator Veronica Maina, MCAs, and thousands of residents.