Murang’a County has announced a Ksh.20 billion agribusiness investment opportunity, coinciding with the launch of the inaugural Murang’a Investment Conference scheduled for June 13–14, 2025, at Thika Greens Golf Resort. The initiative, led by Governor Irungu Kang’ata, aims to attract investors, business leaders, government officials, and the diaspora to tap into the county’s agricultural potential, spanning coffee, tea, avocados, macadamia, dairy, mangoes, maize, and horticulture. Governor Kang’ata emphasized that the event, themed Unlocking Murang’a as an Industrial Hub, will showcase the county as a key agro-processing and industrial center in Kenya.
The conference is supported by Equity Bank and is part of a broader effort to bolster agribusiness in the region. Investment-ready assets identified include 1,300 acres of Delmonte land near Thika, a 93-acre agricultural plot in Kigumo, and a Kabati landfill earmarked for waste recycling initiatives. The county is also engaging diaspora investors through preparatory sessions in the United States, with events held in Washington, D.C., and Federal Way, aimed at fostering long-term partnerships that can drive job creation and accelerate regional development. The initiative also aligns with national priorities, including addressing maize supply challenges and exploring new export markets such as India following European Union pesticide restrictions.
County officials note that the success of the agribusiness agenda will rely on smallholder farmers’ access to affordable inputs, training, and cooperative support, alongside streamlined investment processes for local and foreign investors. By linking agro-processing enterprises with farmers, Murang’a hopes to increase incomes, create employment opportunities, and enhance food security. With President William Ruto confirmed as the chief guest, the conference is poised to serve as a landmark event, potentially transforming Murang’a into a major industrial and agricultural hub in Kenya.