Micro Enterprises Support Programme Trust - MESPT

03/06/2026

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲?

In Kwale County, it has meant strengthening coconut, cassava, moringa, and poultry value chains through farmer training, climate-smart technologies, food safety systems, market access, and investments in value addition.

During the Kwale County Close-out Forum, stakeholders reflected on the achievements realized under Green Employment in Agriculture Programme (GEAP) between 2021 and 2026.

The programme reached 4,731 farmers across the county, surpassing its target, while facilitating the trade of over 21,418 MT of produce valued at more than KES 776 million through farmer groups, cooperatives, and market linkages.

A strong focus on commercialization and standards saw 3,345 coconut and moringa farmers certified under Global GAP and other certification schemes, strengthening access to high-value markets and improving compliance with market requirements.

GEAP also invested in building farmer capacity, with over 10,000 farmers benefiting from training in Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), food safety, financial literacy, entrepreneurship, governance, gender inclusion, and climate-smart agriculture.

The programme promoted innovative technologies including azolla, Black Soldier Fly (BSF), feed formulation, fireless brooders, butterfly water harvesting systems, and climate-resilient production practices, contributing to the adoption of climate adaptation measures by 5,876 farmers across the county.

To strengthen value addition and aggregation, GEAP supported strategic investments including solar driers for cassava and moringa processing, poultry aggregation centres, coconut nurseries, water infrastructure, seed farms, and community-based enterprise facilities.

The programme also played a catalytic role in strengthening food safety systems, supporting the development of the Kwale County Food Safety Coordination Bill and building partnerships that continue to advance sustainable agricultural development within the county.

As GEAP concludes, the innovations, partnerships, and farmer-led enterprises established continue to provide a strong foundation for resilient livelihoods, sustainable food systems, and inclusive economic growth in Kwale County.

02/06/2026

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29/05/2026

𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐀𝐂𝐂𝐎 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡

At MESPT, we are committed to strengthening inclusive financial systems that drive sustainable economic development.

MESPT facilitated a four-day SACCO governance training in partnership with the The Institute of Certified Secretaries (ICS), bringing together 70 participants, including SACCO CEOs, board members, and senior management teams from 27 institutions across the SACCO sector.

The training provided a valuable platform for reflection, learning, and exchange on what it takes to build strong, resilient, and well-governed SACCOs in today’s dynamic environment.

A key focus of the sessions was the importance of good governance practices as a cornerstone of SACCO success and sustainability. Participants explored practical approaches to strengthening collaboration between boards and management, enhancing oversight, and improving decision-making processes.

Strong governance remains central to building SACCOs that are transparent, accountable, and resilient. By equipping leaders with the right knowledge and tools, MESPT continues to contribute to stronger institutions that can better serve their members and communities.

At MESPT, we remain dedicated to supporting capacity-building initiatives that strengthen the cooperative sector and promote sustainable financial inclusion.

21/05/2026

Today marked a significant milestone for sustainable agricultural development and community ownership in County Government of Trans Nzoia as the GEAP programme officially handed over the Motosiet Avocado Aggregation Centre(Cherangany Subcounty), Kwanza Poultry Aggregation Centre(Kwanza Sub-County), and Ushindi Poultry Aggregation Centre(Kiminini Subcounty) to the communities and the County Government of Trans Nzoia.

The event was graced by Hon. Phanice Khatundi, CECM Agriculture, Irrigation, Livestock & Fisheries, on behalf of the Governor, county officials, MESPT CEO Rebecca Amukhoye, MESPT staff, cooperative leaders, farmers, and community members.

The aggregation centres represent more than infrastructure they are community-driven investments designed to strengthen farmer cooperatives, improve aggregation and structured market access, promote value addition, and create sustainable income and employment opportunities for farmers and youth.

At Motosiet, celebrated as the first aggregation centre in Cherangany, members reflected on the programme’s transformative impact and the cooperative’s humble beginnings from a seedling nursery initiative to a structured avocado aggregation hub.

At Kwanza and Ushindi Poultry Aggregation Centres, farmers and leaders highlighted the role of the centres in strengthening rural enterprises through capacity building, climate-smart technologies such as Azolla and BSF, and cooperative-led market systems.

Speaking during the event, MESPT CEO Rebecca Amukhoye emphasized the importance of farmer institutions and cooperatives in driving Kenya’s future economic growth, urging communities to embrace value addition, partnerships, and collective action to sustainably grow their enterprises. Council of Governors-Kenya George Natembeya governor transzoia county

21/05/2026

What does strengthening resilient agricultural systems look like at county level?

In Bungoma county, it has meant supporting farmers and cooperatives with aggregation systems, climate-smart technologies, market access opportunities, enterprise development, and practical farmer-led learning models across the poultry, avocado, and aquaculture value chains.

During the Bungoma County Close-out Forum, stakeholders reflected on key milestones achieved under GEAP between 2021 and 2026.

The programme reached 3,836 farmers across the county while produce valued at over KES 241 million was traded through farmer groups, cooperatives, and market linkages facilitated under the programme.

GEAP also strengthened local enterprise systems through Business Service Providers supporting poultry vaccination, spray services, transportation, azolla production, Black Soldier Fly (BSF) technologies, and fireless brooders, contributing to job creation and stronger community-based service delivery

Farmer training remained a major pillar of the programme, with 6,510 farmers trained in Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), food safety, entrepreneurship, leadership and governance, climate-smart agriculture, financial literacy, and gender inclusion.

The programme further promoted sustainability through climate adaptation initiatives including tree planting campaigns, adoption of green technologies, avocado nursery development, and strategic investments in poultry aggregation infrastructure.

As GEAP concludes, the county continues to build on stronger partnerships, improved farmer capacity, and scalable innovations that are contributing to more resilient and market-oriented food systems in Bungoma County.

19/05/2026

From poultry aggregation centres and aquaculture enterprises to green technologies and youth-led service models, GEAP interventions in Siaya County focused on strengthening sustainable and market-oriented production systems.

During the Siaya County Closeout Forum, stakeholders reflected on key achievements realised between 2021 and 2026, including reaching 4,111 farmers across the county and facilitating trade valued at over KES 564 million through supported farmer groups and cooperatives.

The programme also supported the creation of 172 full-time jobs while strengthening local enterprise systems through Business Service Providers offering services in poultry vaccination, brooding, transportation, BSF technologies, azolla production, and fireless brooders.

Capacity development remained central to the programme, with farmers trained in food safety, Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), financial literacy, governance, entrepreneurship, and climate-smart agricultural practices.

GEAP further supported strategic infrastructure and sustainability initiatives including poultry aggregation centres, solar-powered systems, BSF units, water harvesting technologies, and policy engagement on food safety within the county.

As the programme concludes, Siaya County continues to build on strengthened partnerships, farmer organizations, and scalable climate-smart innovations supporting resilient food systems and enterprise growth.

18/05/2026

Since its implementation in Kisii County, GEAP has worked alongside farmers, cooperatives, county government, and private sector partners to strengthen the banana, poultry, and aquaculture value chains through capacity development, market linkages, green technologies, and enterprise support initiatives.

During the Kisii County Closeout Forum, stakeholders reflected on key achievements and lessons from interventions implemented between 2021 and 2026.

Through the initiative, 3,959 farmers were reached across the county, surpassing programme targets. In addition, over 4,970 MT of produce valued at more than KES 369 million was traded through farmer groups, cooperatives, and market linkages facilitated under GEAP.

GEAP also supported the creation of 152 full-time jobs while strengthening local enterprise development through the Business Service Provider (BSP) model, which created 137 BSP-related jobs across Kisii County.

Farmer and cooperative capacity development remained a key focus, with 4,910 farmers benefiting from training in Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), financial literacy, food safety, leadership and governance, agribusiness, gender inclusion, and green technologies and practices. Women accounted for 54% of participants reached through the trainings.

The initiative further promoted climate adaptation and green technologies through interventions such as butterfly water funnels for water harvesting, azolla production systems, Black Soldier Fly (BSF) technologies, Bokashi technologies, banana fibre extraction, and fireless brooders.

To strengthen market systems and infrastructure, GEAP supported strategic investments including the Getembe Poultry Market, banana nurseries, BSF units, a poultry aggregation centre, and water harvesting technologies aimed at improving productivity, commercialization, and sustainability within the targeted value chains.

As GEAP concludes, the initiative leaves behind strengthened farmer organizations, improved agricultural practices, enhanced enterprise development, and scalable climate-smart innovations that continue to support resilient and sustainable food systems in Kisii County.

15/05/2026

The Green Employment in Agriculture Programme (GEAP) has played a key role in strengthening inclusive agricultural growth, commercialization, and climate resilience in Nyandarua County over the past five years.

At the Nyandarua County Closeout Forum, stakeholders reflected on the programme’s achievements across the dairy and export vegetable value chains between 2021 and 2026.

Through GEAP, over 3,755 farmers were reached surpassing programme targets while more than 40,119 MT of produce valued at over KES 1.79 billion was linked to structured markets through cooperatives and private sector partnerships.

The programme also strengthened climate resilience, with 2,373 farmers adopting climate adaptation and greening practices, alongside the planting of over 86,000 trees across farms, forests, and water catchment areas.

Farmer and cooperative capacity development remained a key focus, with farmers trained in Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), food safety, financial literacy, governance, agribusiness, green technologies, and gender inclusion to strengthen sustainable and market-oriented production systems.

GEAP further strengthened market systems and financial inclusion through partnerships with cooperatives, SACCOs, county governments, and private sector actors to improve access to agricultural financing, structured markets, and technical support services.

The Business Service Provider (BSP) model continued to create opportunities for youth and women in dairy aggregation, fodder production, silage making, milk transportation, and extension support services. The programme supported the creation of 48 full-time jobs and numerous casual employment opportunities across the county.

To improve productivity and sustainability, GEAP invested over KES 8.1 million in strategic infrastructure and technologies, including dairy units, aggregation centres, feed formulation equipment, demo farms, solar-powered systems, and water harvesting technologies.

15/05/2026

Over the last five years, the Green Employment in Agriculture Programme (GEAP) has continued to strengthen resilient, inclusive, and climate-smart agricultural systems in Nakuru County through strategic partnerships, farmer empowerment, and market-driven interventions.

During the Nakuru County Closeout Forum, stakeholders reflected on key milestones achieved between 2021 and 2026 across the dairy and avocado value chains.

Through the programme, over 3,106 farmers were reached, while more than KES 437 million in cumulative sales and 8,547 MT of produce were facilitated through structured market systems. In addition, 2,066 farmers adopted climate adaptation and greening practices, significantly surpassing programme targets.

GEAP also strengthened farmer and cooperative capacity through trainings in Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), food safety, agribusiness, financial literacy, governance, gender inclusion, and green technologies, reaching over 6,250 unique farmers, with women accounting for 53% of participants.

The programme further strengthened financial inclusion through partnerships with financial service providers and cooperatives to enhance access to agri and green financing for farmers and agri-enterprises.

Through the Business Service Provider (BSP) model, youth and local entrepreneurs were engaged in dairy aggregation, spray services, fodder production, artificial insemination, and silage making, contributing to the creation of 75 full-time jobs and numerous casual employment opportunities.

As part of its sustainability agenda, GEAP supported large-scale environmental conservation initiatives in Nakuru County, including the planting of over 759,000 trees across farms and forest ecosystems covering more than 1,044 hectares.

The programme also invested over KES 13.5 million in strategic infrastructure support, including hay barns, avocado nurseries, BSP equipment, water systems, dairy ICT systems, and climate-smart technologies.

As GEAP concludes, the programme leaves behind strengthened cooperatives, empowered farmers, improved market systems, and scalable climate-smart agricultural models that will continue driving sustainable livelihoods and resilient food systems in Nakuru County.

14/05/2026

One month ago, MESPT officially launched its 2026–2030 Strategic Plan, marking the beginning of a renewed commitment to building inclusive, climate-resilient, and financially empowered agri-food systems across Kenya.

The launch brought together partners, government representatives, financial institutions, private sector actors, and development stakeholders to reflect on the journey ahead and the collective action needed to strengthen resilience, expand opportunities for agri-MSMEs, and improve livelihoods for smallholder farmers and communities.

As we continue on this journey, we invite you to watch the highlights from the launch and relive the conversations, partnerships, and shared vision that will guide MESPT’s next chapter.

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