The County Government of Trans Nzoia and the national government have agreed to jointly fund and complete the Trans Nzoia Aggregation Industrial Park to boost value addition for farm produce.
Each government pledged to inject Ksh 250 million to complete the project.
Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya made the commitment during a meeting with officials from the Ministry of Trade and Industry at his Kitale office on Thursday, February 19, 2026.
He urged the national government to fast-track its contribution to ensure timely completion.
The Governor said the park will help add value to local farmers’ produce once complete.
The ministry delegation, led by Deputy Director Jimmy Odhiambo, visited the site to assess progress and monitor the project.
Construction began in 2023 and was set for completion in March 2025.
However, due to funding delays, the project is now expected to be completed in June this year.
The meeting was also attended by County County secretary Truphosa Amere, CECs Patrick Gicheru, Pius Gumo, Gideon Barongo, Trade Chief Officer Omar Ndiema, among other senior officials.
How many counties have siugned agreement for Aggregation and Industrial Parks?
The Kenyan government is constructing County Aggregation and Industrial Parks (CAIPs) in all 47 counties, as part of the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA).
These parks aim to promote value addition, reduce post-harvest losses, and also boost local economic growth.
According to data from the Ministry of Trade, 18 counties have so far signed Intergovernmental Agreements (IPAs) for Phase 1 of the project, including Busia, Embu, Garissa, Homa Bay, Kirinyaga, Meru, Mombasa, Murang’a, Nakuru, Nandi, Nyamira, Siaya, Uasin Gishu, Migori, Kiambu, Trans Nzoia, Machakos, and Bungoma.
While the goal is nationwide coverage, progress varies significantly across counties due to funding delays and implementation challenges.
