Migori Industrial Park Signals County’s Push for Agro-Industrial Growth

By Kepher Otieno - Reporter

Kenya, 21 January 2026 - Migori County is steadily positioning itself as an emerging agro-industrial hub following the near-completion of the Migori County Aggregation and Industrial Park (CAIP), a flagship project jointly funded by the national and county governments at a cost of KSh 500 million.

Under the partnership framework, the national government contributed Sh250 million while the Migori County Government matched it with an equal amount.

Out of the 18 counties that benefited from the national CAIP rollout, Migori has emerged as the national frontrunner, with the project currently 90% complete—placing it first in terms of implementation progress.

The industrial park is expected to fundamentally change how agricultural produce is handled in the county by shifting farmers from raw produce sales to value addition, aggregation, processing, and structured market access.

Once operational, the facility will support value addition for key agricultural products such as rice, fish, potatoes, meat, and other farm outputs, targeting both domestic and export markets.

Governor Ochilo Ayacko has consistently framed the project as a deliberate economic intervention rather than a political statement, saying its core intent is to unlock Migori’s agricultural potential and create sustainable livelihoods.

“This project is about giving our farmers dignity and better returns. We want Migori’s produce to compete nationally and internationally through value addition,” Ayacko said, adding that the industrial park would reduce post-harvest losses and stabilize prices for farmers.

Beyond agriculture, the governor has used the project to signal Migori’s readiness for private investment, calling on local and international investors to physically visit the county and explore emerging opportunities.

More from Kenya

Beledweyne Central Prison Reopens With Renewed Focus on Rehabilitation

Türkiye and Saudi Envoys Hold Talks in Mogadishu to Boost Cooperation

“We are open for business. I invite investors to come to Migori, see the infrastructure we are putting in place, and partner with us in agro-processing, manufacturing, and trade,” Ayacko said.

The industrial park aligns with the national government’s Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA), which prioritises agro-industrialisation as a pathway to job creation and export growth. For Migori, the project fits within the county’s broader development blueprint that seeks to move the local economy away from subsistence agriculture to commercial production.

Migori county CECM for Agriculture Lucas Chacha says Migori’s lead in project completion could give the county a first-mover advantage once the parks become operational, especially in attracting investors looking for ready infrastructure.

"The park is expected to generate employment, stimulate auxiliary industries such as logistics and packaging, and increase county revenue," Chacha told the press.

As completion nears, attention is shifting to operational readiness, investor onboarding, and policy consistency—factors that will ultimately determine whether the industrial park translates into tangible economic gains for farmers and residents.

For now, Migori’s message is clear: with infrastructure almost in place and political goodwill backing the project, the county is making a strong case that it is ready to do business.