Kenya: Boost for potato farmers in Migori as Sh110 million processing plant opens doors

Getonganya sweet potato processing plant with a capacity to process over 100 tons of potatoes per day is meant to encourage value addition. Governor Ochilo Ayacko while launching the factory said his government will start buying sweet potatoes from farmers in the region. The County Chief vowed to ensure farmers are paid promptly and according to the inputs they have placed in the production of sweet potatoes. Ayacko directed the Department of Trade in his administration to disburse Sh1 million towards the project to enable farmers to grow sweets with ease. Following the launch, operations began at the plant as workers started processing loads of sweet potatoes transported from various farms within the county. The project is a collaboration between the European Union and the Migori County with both having contributed Sh110 million and Sh7.07 million respectively towards the initiative. It will help improve the livelihoods of locals by enabling them to access the direct market for ...