Micro-Enterprise Support Programme Trust (MESPT)

Project Title

Strengthening Agriculture-Based Micro-Enterprises for Sustainable Livelihoods in Makueni County

Project Location

Makueni County

Project Duration

Start Date: 2024
End Date: 2025

Project Key Activities

  • Training 250 agripreneurs on agribusiness management, record-keeping, and value addition.
  • Facilitating access to finance for 180 micro-enterprises.
  • Organizing 4 agriculture trade fairs and buyer-seller meetings.
  • Mentorship and coaching for 60 enterprises.
  • Promoting digital agriculture tools for 150 enterprises.
  • Supporting 50 enterprises with value addition and processing.
  • Conducting 3 policy dialogues with county stakeholders.
  • Monitoring & Evaluation, including baseline and endline surveys.

Project Key Outputs

  • 250 agripreneurs trained.
  • 180 enterprises accessing finance.
  • 120 enterprises linked to new markets.
  • 60 enterprises receiving mentorship.
  • 150 enterprises adopting digital tools; 80 with online sales.
  • 50 micro-enterprises engaged in value addition.
  • Policy briefs and recommendations submitted.

Project Achievements

  • Improved agribusiness management and financial literacy among farmers.
  • Increased access to capital for micro-enterprises.
  • Expanded market access and improved sales for 120 enterprises.
  • Enhanced technical and entrepreneurial skills through mentorship.
  • Adoption of digital tools leading to increased efficiency.
  • Strengthened local agro-processing and value addition.
  • Policy engagement influencing supportive county initiatives.

Project Progress

  • 98% complete

Project Impact Summary (Key Performance Indicators)

IndicatorAchievement
Farmers Reached:250
Youth/Women/VMGs Engaged:180 (60% women and youth)
Employment Created:120 direct and 250 indirect (through enterprise expansion and value addition activities)
Value Chains Supported:Maize, poultry, horticulture (fruits and vegetables), dairy, legumes, indigenous foods
Productivity/Income Change:
  • Average 25% increase in enterprise revenue.
  • Improved household income for participating farmers.
  • Reduced post-harvest losses by 15%.

Get In Touch

P.O. Box 78 – 90-300 Wote, Makueni

0800 722 715

ecmagriculture@makueni.go.ke

Related Sites
Government of Makueni Makueni County Fruit Development and Marketing Authority National Agricultural Value Chain Development Project. Soko Makueni
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