Kiambu County Agriculture and Livestock CeC Dr Monica Waiganjo has said the county government has set aside Sh5 million to construct an animal feed factory in Lari.
Speaking during the launch of milk coolers at Gatimaiyu dairy plant in Lari on Monday, Waiganjo said that a feasibility study for the construction of the factory is being conducted.
She said that once the study is complete, the county will hold a public participation forum with residents and leaders on the proposed sit for the factory.
“The county government with the help of other agencies is conducting a feasibility study for the proposed animal feed factory that will be constructed in Lari,” she said.
She intimated that the factory once constructed will help farmers market their products.
The executive said the factory will focus more on animal products adding that the county government has already purchased a rabbit meat processing machine worth Sh3 million.
She indicated that the machine will be used to turn the meat into sausages and meat loafs.
Waiganjo said the county government was keen to leverage on agriculture and livestock for development. She said that the county government is working on projects aimed at ensuring the county's food security.
The executive urged residents to take up crop farming and livestock rearing for economic development.
Speaking during the launch of the milk coolers at Gatimaiyu milk plant in Lari, Kiambu Governor William Kabogo said the county will support farmers.
He said that adequate funds had been set aside for agricultural programmes in the county.