04/06/2026
𝐊𝐒𝐡 𝟒𝟎 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐑𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐰𝐨
Today, we broke ground for the construction of the Enhanced Siriwo Rice Processing and Marketing Facility in Usonga Ward, a major investment aimed at strengthening rice value addition, improving storage capacity, and enhancing market access for farmers.
The KSh 40 million project will involve the construction of a modern rice store, a paddy store, and solarization works to support efficient processing and marketing operations. The project is expected to be completed within the next six months.
This investment complements the County Government's continued upgrading of the Siriwo Rice Mill, a facility into which millions of shillings have been invested over the years as part of a deliberate effort to position Siaya as a regional hub for rice production, processing, and marketing. These interventions are already bearing fruit, with Siriwo rice products steadily penetrating local markets and gaining consumer confidence.
Once complete, the enhanced facility will significantly reduce post-harvest losses, improve the quality and competitiveness of rice products, and create better market opportunities for local farmers, thereby boosting incomes and livelihoods across the rice value chain.
The function was graced by County Secretary Ms. Elizabeth Adongo, CECM for Agriculture Hon. Willis Ochieng, Area MCA Hon. Sylvester Madialo, and Chairperson of the County Assembly of Siaya Agriculture Committee, Hon. Fredrick Omoro.