Murang’a County unveils Ksh.20B agribusiness investment potential ahead of June conference

Murang’a County has unveiled more than Ksh.20 billion worth of investment-ready opportunities in the agriculture sector, setting the stage for a major agribusiness investment in the country.

The announcement was made during a high-level pre-conference luncheon jointly hosted by the Kenya Development Corporation (KDC) and the Ministry of Investments, Trade, and Industry (MITI) at the Safari Park Hotel in Nairobi, ahead of the Murang’a County Investment Conference 2025.

The investment conference, scheduled for June 13 and 14 at Thika Greens Golf Resort in Murang’a, will focus on strategic partnerships in value addition, agro-industrialisation and inclusive growth.

Speaking during the event, Investments, Trade and Industry Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui, underscored the importance of counties like Murang’a in driving Kenya’s industrial growth.

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

He also noted that the ministry is developing a guide to help counties effectively leverage investment conferences.

His remarks were echoed by Murang’a Governor Dr. Irungu Kang’ata, who urged investors to work with the county to unlock the full potential of its agricultural economy.

“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 industrialisation,” said Governor Kang’ata.

The county currently leads in some of the most valuable agricultural sectors, such as controlling 32 per cent of Avocado production in the country, worth over Ksh.4.6 billion.

It also contributes 9 per cent of the national production of tea, and is ranked third in dairy production, producing 85 million litres annually. Murang'a is also a major producer of Macadamia, Coffee, Banana and Horticulture.

Kenya Development Corporation (KDC) Director General, CPA Norah Ratemo, on his part reaffirmed KDC’s support in helping counties attract and manage private investment.

“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 upcoming Murang’a County Investment Conference 2025 will include exhibitions, deal rooms, and sector-specific investment forums, which the county says align with Kenya’s Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA), Vision 2030 and the Fourth Medium-Term Plan (MTP-IV).