Murang'a targets Sh20b in Agribusiness Investment

Murang’a County has launched a bold plan to attract more than Sh20 billion in investments within its agriculture sector in a meeting that brought together key government officials, investors, and agricultural stakeholders.

Speaking at the event that event was hosted in collaboration with the Kenya Development Corporation (KDC) and the Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry (MITI), in readiness for the Murang’a County Investment Conference 2025, Muranga Governor Irungu Kangata praised the county for its great agricultural productivity.

“Murang’a is well known for its agricultural productivity. It leads in avocado farming, contributing nearly a third of the country’s total harvest, which is worth more than Sh4.6 billion each year. The county is also a major player in tea and dairy production. It produces about 85 million litres of milk annually, placing it among the top three dairy regions in the country,” Kang'ata said.

The governor also urged investors to partner with the county and explore opportunities across the agriculture value chain. He described the county as not only a key food producer but also a promising area for agribusiness and agro-industrial development. The governor pointed out Murang’a’s central location, rich natural resources, and enterprising population as major advantages for investors.

“Murang’a is not just a food basket, it is an investment hub. With our strategic location, natural endowment and enterprise readiness, we are primed for transformative agricultural industrialization,” said Kang’ata.

During the event was used to invite potential investors to take part in Murang'a economic journey, the Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade and Industry, Hon. Lee Kinyanjui, highlighted the role counties can play in driving national economic growth, and added that Murang’a had a strong case for investment because of its agricultural strength and readiness for industrial growth.

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“Muranga presents one of the clearest investment cases in Kenya’s agricultural landscape. We are here to ensure private capital flows where it can catalyze jobs, exports, and sustainable growth,” said CS Kinyanjui.

He also noted that the government is preparing a guide to help counties host effective investment conferences. According to him, directing private capital to productive counties like Murang’a will help create jobs, increase exports, and promote inclusive growth.

“The Ministry is developing a guide to help counties take advantage of investment conferences, this will enable job creation in the counties, increase exports hence promoting growth.” CS Kinyanjui noted.

The Director General of the Kenya Development Corporation, CPA Norah Ratemo, also spoke during the event assured the audience that KDC was ready to support counties like Murang’a with funding, investment structuring, and risk reduction to make their projects more attractive.

“At KDC, we are ready to walk the journey with Murang’a and its partners providing capital, structuring deals, and de-risking investment to deliver inclusive, lasting impact,” said CPA Ratemo.

The pre-conference event reflects growing efforts to bring together public and private players to advance Kenya’s development goals, including the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda, Vision 2030, and the Fourth Medium-Term Plan.

The main Murang’a County Investment Conference will be held on June 13 and 14, 2025, at Thika Greens Golf Resort and will feature exhibitions, networking sessions, investment discussions, and focused forums for different sectors such as agro-processing, agritech, exports, and logistics.