Cottage Industries in Makueni

Makueni Fruit Processing Plant – Kalamba

In the face of its ecological shortcomings, Makueni County is among the largest producers of fruits in Kenya, most notably mangoes. Governor Kivutha Kibwana decided to engender this processing plant after realizing that many of the 12,000 mango farmers in his county were struggling to sustain a decent living because of the lack of access to local markets. Kalamba Fruit Factory, situated at Kilili Nzaui, now has the potential harness the resource and further enrich the livelihood of farmers. This progressive project hopes to tap an annual production of 20,000 metric tonnes of mangoes, 20,000 metric tonnes of citrus, 1,500 metric tonnes of avocado and 5,000 metric tonnes of bananas – all valued at a noteworthy Kes. 20 Billion. Kalamba Fruit Factory currently produces only pulp, with plans to install juice-making plants to add more value to its produce, and a water bottling plant.

Cottage industries play a vital role in Kenya’s economy, particularly in rural areas where they provide employment and preserve traditional skills. These small-scale, home-based enterprises are diverse and contribute significantly to local economies. Cottage industries In Kenya are diverse and integral to the cultural and economic fabric. For the travellers, these offer colourful and friendly markets.

Index of Cottage Industries in Kenya

Embu County - Ancient Mbeere Terraces , Kakamega County - Ilesi Pottery Centre , Rosterman Mines , Kisii County - Tabaka Soapstone , Kwale County - Lima Self Help Group, Lamu County - Matondoni Boat Workshop , Manda Coral Mining , Machakos County - The Masaku Flea & Curio Market , Wamunyu Handicraft Society , Makueni County - Makueni Fruit Plant , Makindu Handicrafts , Migori County - Macalder Mines , Mombasa County - Fort Jesus Curio , The Bombolulu Workshop, Akamba Handicraft Society , Nairobi County - Masai Market, Utamaduni Craft Centre, Narok County - Kikoy Market, Vihiga County - Kichutu Gold Mine , Givavei Artisans , Obida Ombima Mill , Wajir County - Wajir Livestock Market , West Pokot County - Alale Gold Mines

Flanked by the A109 Nairobi-Mombasa Road on its eastern flank, Makueni County is part of the Lower Eastern Kenya region. Major towns like Mtito Andei and Emali serve as trade hubs along the A109, the former being the traditional halfway stop and rest. Other towns enroute are; Sultan Hamud and Kibwezi. Home to Akamba people, it is so commonly referred to Ukambani – alongside Kitui and Machakos.

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50 Destinations in Makueni County , arranged as one would visit these - north, east, west then south - with aid of narratives, images, strip maps and distance chart:

Mbooni Hills , Konza Technopolis , Kilima Kiu Manor , Mulima Dam , ACK Resort Salama , Makongo View Point , Katithini, Wote Green Public Park , Thwake Dam , R. Kaiti Bridge , Kampi ya Mawe , Kusyombunguo Hotel , Nzueni Hill , Nzaui Heritage Trail , Nzaui Rock , Mii Project, Makueni Cultural Center , AIC Kalamba , Kalamba Fruit Factory , Virgin Mary Rock , Emali Hills , Emali Trig , Ka Kindui Falls , Dare Devil's Rock , Kyanzizi Falls , Ilovoto Falls , Kyale Catholic Church , The Kenze Gorges , Kilungu Hills, Hunter's Lodge , Makindu Handicrafts , Makindu Sikh Temple , Mbiu Nzau Hills , Kambua Resort , Kivungoni Springs , Kibwezi Forest , Umani Springs , Chyulu Hills National Park , Kisula Caves , Tsavo West National Park , Tsavo East National Park , Yatta Plateau , Ngai Ndethya National Reserve , Kilalinda Conservancy , Tsavo Safari Camp , P. Cameron Camp , Patterson's Safari Camp

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What’s The Lay Of The Land In C.17?

Makueni County’s terrain is generally low-lying, falling to 600 ms near Tsavo at the southern region. It lies within the arid and semi arid zones.

What’s The Air Like In Makueni?

Climate about Makueni varies based on altitude – with the north being cooler – 20 o C to 24 o C, while the south, more so during the dryer months, between May and October, experience generous heat.

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