The Moisoy Farmers Cooperative Union has intensified efforts to operationalize its maize milling plant.
This is even as the County Government of Uasin Gishu reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the flagship agricultural project.
The union is currently reaching out to partners and development funders to help secure the milling machine—the final component required to kick-start full operations.
At the same time, they are mobilizing members through online campaigns aimed at raising additional resources.
So far, the union has received at least 1,200 bags of maize from member farmers under a share-boosting initiative.
With silos capable of storing 92,000 bags of maize, the facility is expected to significantly transform maize value addition in the region once operational.
The 7,000 member farmers have been encouraged to contribute at least KSh15,000 each to strengthen their shares and ownership in the cooperative.
Speaking on Thursday, November 19, 2025, during an engagement with primary cooperators and cooperative leaders, Deputy Governor Evans Kapkea assured members of the County Government’s firm commitment to supporting the completion of the project.
The project, which began in 2019, aims to be a key facility for farmers in the region.
However, its operationalization has faced delays, prompting both legislative scrutiny and continued efforts by the County government to find a way forward.
