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July 23, 2026
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State banks on private capital to give Galana-Kulalu new life

State banks on private capital to give Galana-Kulalu new life

Unlike many farming regions, Galana-Kulalu supports year-round production because of its warm climate...

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Kenya's Galana-Kulalu Food Security Project is being revitalized through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, aiming to transform its vast semi-arid land into a major agricultural hub.

  • The project, envisioned to cover 1.8 million acres, is now being developed by private firms like Nyumba Agri, Selu Limited, and Al-Dhara Group.
  • President William Ruto has championed the project as central to Kenya's food security strategy, shifting it to a PPP model in 2023.
  • The revitalized project utilizes advanced irrigation, solar power, and value addition techniques to enable year-round farming, demonstrating that agriculture can thrive in semi-arid regions.

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