Murang’a County Implements Inua Mkulima E-Card Program for Enhanced Agricultural Support.
The Murang’a County Government has launched the Inua Mkulima program, a new initiative that utilizes electronic cards (e-cards) to distribute agricultural subsidies to registered mango and dairy farmers. This program replaces the previous cash disbursement system, aiming to increase transparency, efficiency, and broaden the program’s reach.
Program Details:
- Goal: Enhance support for agricultural production in Murang’a County.
- Beneficiaries: Registered mango and dairy farmers.
- Subsidy Distribution: Via e-cards loaded with designated funds.
- Approved Purchases: Animal feeds, fertilizers, foodstuffs, and other approved agricultural inputs from designated outlets within the county.
- Expansion Plans: Future integration of the e-card for school fee and hospital bill payments (anticipated by October 2024).
Potential Benefits:
- Increased Transparency: E-cards offer a more transparent method of subsidy distribution, minimizing potential misuse of funds.
- Enhanced Efficiency: The program streamlines subsidy distribution and simplifies record-keeping for both farmers and the county administration.
- Expanded Reach: The e-card system has the potential to reach a wider range of registered farmers compared to the previous cash disbursement method.
- Targeted Spending: E-cards ensure subsidies are utilized for approved agricultural inputs, potentially leading to improved farm productivity.
Considerations:
- The program currently offers a subsidy of Sh3.50 per kilogram for mango farmers and Sh7 per liter for dairy farmers.
- The initiative aims to empower farmers by increasing production and mitigating the impact of price fluctuations in the agricultural market.
- Registration with cooperatives remains a prerequisite for participation in the Inua Mkulima program.
The Inua Mkulima program represents a significant step forward for Murang’a County in its efforts to support and empower local farmers.
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