Agriculture

Agriculture

Agriculture is central to Kenya’s economy, employing more than 40% of the population and over 70% of people in rural areas. Despite its significant contribution to the national GDP, agricultural productivity in Kenya has steadily declined, affecting livelihoods and national food security.

 

Given Co-operative Bank’s unique positioning within Kenya’s cooperative movement, we are ideally placed to drive sustainable improvements in agricultural productivity and food security. Supporting small-scale farmers through cooperatives and organised groups, our interventions improve income levels, enhance community resilience, and elevate rural economic prosperity.

Empowering Smallholder Farmers Across Kenya

We actively promote agricultural programs aimed at economically and socially empowering smallholder farmers. Our interventions focus on improving farming practices, enhancing market access, and strengthening farmers’ organisational and business skills.

 

Empowering Smallholder Farmers Across Kenya
Goal

Goal

Develop and implement agricultural program that empower smallholder farmers economically and socially.

Objectives

  • Facilitate agricultural commercialisation by providing technical guidance and market support to farmer groups, enhancing productivity and market opportunities.
  • Improve business management, marketing, financial literacy, and administrative capacities among farming cooperatives.
  • Foster collective marketing strategies linking farmers to reliable local, regional, and international markets, ensuring fair economic returns and promoting sustainability through fair trade.
  • Facilitate direct contracting and market linkages between farmers and institutional buyers (schools, hospitals, hotels, supermarkets, etc.) for improved income stability.
  • Promote knowledge sharing and market information access through mobile technology, radio, and television.
  • Enhance farmers’ access to financial services, credit, and agricultural insurance.
Objectives
Impact Highlights

Impact Highlights

In the recent years, we have served as fund managers for a targeted capacity-building program supporting saccos and co-operatives in emerging sectors such as rice, dairy, cotton, poultry, Irish potatoes, and pyrethrum.

 

This initiative is delivered in collaboration with Co-op Consultancy, the lead implementers. With their expertise, they work together with the leaders of the saccos and co-operatives to identify and then address the specific needs of each enterprise.

 

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