Turmus Cooperative Slaughterhouse Opens in Eldoret
This facility is more than infrastructure; it is part of the Social and Economic Empowerment Project, which since 2023 has improved the wellbeing of 3,600 bottom of the pyramid members and 650 accelerated members. By strengthening producer groups, creating market linkages, and promoting hygienic slaughter practices, the slaughterhouse offers a replicable model for rural agribusiness growth. It also protects public health and builds consumer confidence in locally produced meat.
Kalawani Joint CBO: Empowering Farmers through Collective Effort
Realizing the potential for greater earnings, the CBO conducted a market survey on sunflower oil and identified promising markets within Kalawani and beyond. With HIHEA’s guidance, members received training on sunflower oil extraction and certification through KIRDI, a government body specializing in value addition.
A Herbal Medicine of the Past with a Bright Future
HIHEA provided the CBO with a disc mill, enabling them to process, package, and brand their chamomile, significantly increasing its market value. Despite facing marketing challenges due to the need for certification, one dedicated CBO member underwent certification training at KIRDI, and their chamomile now awaits certification. This endeavor has equipped members with new skills in value addition, crop diversification, and organic farming techniques, which they have applied to their personal farms as well.