Murang’a rolls out free agricultural lime programme to boost coffee production
Murang'a governor Irungu Kang'ata addressing the forum yesterday.
By MKT Correspondent
Murang’a County has intensified efforts to revive its coffee sector through a new initiative aimed at improving soil health and increasing coffee productivity among farmers.
Governor Irungu Kang’ata yesterday held a sensitisation forum with heads of coffee factories drawn from across the county, where discussions centred on sustainable coffee farming practices, proper crop management and strategies to improve soil fertility.
Addressing the meeting, the governor underscored the importance of using agricultural lime to reduce soil acidity, enhance soil fertility and ultimately increase both the quantity and quality of coffee produced by farmers. He noted that healthier soils would translate into better yields and improved earnings for coffee growers.
The forum also served as the official launch of the County Government’s Free Agricultural Lime Programme, an initiative targeting registered coffee farmers in all sub-counties.
Under the programme, farmers who are active members of registered coffee cooperative societies will receive agricultural lime at no cost, subject to successful verification. Eligible farmers have been urged to collect, complete and submit application forms together with the required supporting documents.
County officials said the distribution of the agricultural lime will be conducted on a first verified, first served basis to ensure transparency and allow as many farmers as possible to benefit from the programme.
The county government says the initiative forms part of broader interventions aimed at revitalising the coffee sector by promoting sustainable farming practices, improving coffee quality and increasing farmers’ incomes.
The meeting brought together senior county officials, including County Executive Committee Member for Trade and Agriculture Kimani Mugo, Chief Officer for Agriculture Dr. Apollo Maina, Chief Officer for Trade and Devolution Isaac Karoga, Director of Crops Peter Muchiri, Ichagaki MCA Hilary Muchoki, as well as heads of coffee factories and other stakeholders in the coffee value chain.
The county administration expressed confidence that the programme will contribute to long-term improvements in coffee production while strengthening the livelihoods of thousands of coffee farmers across Murang’a County.
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