The County Government has pledged financial support to accelerate the operationalization of the Moisoy Maize Milling Plant, signaling renewed commitment to strengthening the agricultural value chain.

This emerged during a consultative meeting held on Tuesday that brought together county officials, the newly constituted Moisoy Board of Management, and representatives from primary cooperative societies affiliated with the union, alongside stakeholders from various value chains. The session aimed to update members on the progress of the project and outline the way forward.

County Executive for Cooperatives, Dr. Sam Kottutt, reaffirmed the county’s readiness to allocate resources to the project, emphasizing its potential to uplift farmers and boost local agro-processing.

“This project is key to empowering our farmers through value addition. As a county, we are committed to providing the necessary support to ensure the Moisoy plant becomes fully operational and sustainable,” he said.

Chief Officer for Cooperatives, Elphas Kesio, called for a strategic and inclusive approach in handling the Moisoy initiative.

“We need to approach the issue of Moisoy strategically. We will provide a well-regulated plan that will see it completed and operational,” he said.

On his part, the Chief Officer for Agriculture, Eng Abraham Kiptalam, underscored the importance of aligning production with processing capacity to ensure the sustainability of the milling plant.

Representing the Warehouse Receipt System (WRS), Chief Executive Officer Lucy Komen highlighted the role of structured storage systems in empowering farmers. She noted that WRS enables farmers to safely store their produce and access better market opportunities while also ensuring certification of warehouses and silos to guarantee quality and transparency.

The Moisoy Maize Milling Plant is expected to play a transformative role in value addition, offering farmers a reliable market while enhancing food security and income generation in the region.