𝗞𝗶𝗹𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗦𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗞𝘀𝗵. 𝟭𝗺 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁

𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐚, 𝐊𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐦𝐞: 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟓𝐭𝐡, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 ~ Kilome Farmers SACCO has received a KSh1 million matching Grant through the National Agricultural Value Chain Development Project (NAVCDP) to improve liquidity and expand access to affordable agricultural credit for farmers and common interest groups.

The grant, issued under Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr’s administration, will support the SACCO’s growth, promote savings and improve access to credit, enabling members to invest in productive economic activities and adoption of Technology Innovation Management Practices (TIMPs).

The SACCO has 708 individual members, comprising 362 women and 346 men, alongside 26 registered institutions and 60 active Common Interest Groups.

Speaking during opening of the SACCO office, Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr said the programme seeks to strengthen ward-based financial institutions, empower farmers and women, and promote sustainable livelihoods across Makueni County.

The initiative is expected to enhance financial inclusion, strengthen farmers’ economic capacity and support inclusive, community-led development.