𝗠𝗮𝗸𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗶 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗼 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀.

𝐊𝐰𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐤𝐚: 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝐬𝐭, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 ~ Makueni County is strengthening preparations for the upcoming mango season, with a renewed focus on better prices, reliable markets and reduced post-harvest losses.

The County Agriculture Department on Thursday brought together Ward and Sub-County Administration and Agriculture Officers to develop a coordinated approach to mango offtake and marketing.

The officers agreed to establish ward-based mango committees to improve coordination, farmer linkages and uniform communication ahead of the season.

Speaking during the forum, County Secretary Dr. Justin Kyambi urged officers to work closely with farmers and buyers to ensure growers get better value from their produce.

Additionally, Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Cooperative Development CECM Japheth Mang’oka encouraged farmers to join respective local area cooperatives and other formal groups to strengthen their bargaining power and secure better prices.

The meeting was also attended by CPSB Chairperson Dr. Benjamin KasaMBA, Chief Officers Julius Kinyungu, Joseph Ndolo and Japheth Kiminza, among other officers.