Inua Mkulima Second Cohort Now Active as Murang’a Issues Important Update to Farmers

The Murang’a County Government has issued an important update on the Inua Mkulima Programme, confirming that the 2026 Second Cohort is now active.

The update addresses card status changes, renewal outcomes, and corrective steps for affected farmers. The programme remains a key pillar of agricultural support in Murang’a County, particularly for dairy farmers who rely on subsidised inputs and structured market systems.

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What Is the Inua Mkulima Programme?

The Inua Mkulima Programme is a county-led farmer support initiative that uses a digital card and e-wallet system to deliver targeted agricultural subsidies.

Through the programme, eligible farmers can access:

• Subsidised farm inputs

• Structured payment systems

• County-backed agricultural support

The programme is especially critical for dairy farmers, where continued milk delivery verification is required to maintain eligibility.

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Update 1: 2025 Cardholders Who Did Not Renew

The county has clarified the status of farmers who held 2025 Inua Mkulima cards but did not renew during the official renewal period.

What Happened

• Farmers who failed to present themselves for vetting at their respective dairies had their cards deactivated

• Vetting was required to confirm continued milk delivery

• Farmers whose e-wallets display “Zero Balance” fall into this category

What This Means

• Affected farmers cannot transact under the programme

• Reinstatement will not happen in 2026

• These farmers must wait for the 3rd Cohort renewal next year for possible reinstatement

This measure ensures that only active, verified farmers benefit from the subsidy.

Update 2: New Farmers with Name Mismatch Issues

The county has also addressed challenges affecting new applicants.

Who Is Affected

• Farmers whose names do not match their official National ID records

• Farmers whose wallets read “Farmers not allowed to transact”

These discrepancies automatically render the accounts inactive.

Where Affected Farmers Should Seek Assistance

Farmers facing name mismatch or transaction restrictions are advised to seek help from the following authorised channels:

• Aggregators

• Merchants

• Amica Bank

• Cooperative Bank (Murang’a Branch)

• Murang’a County Department of Agriculture, specifically:

  • Office of the Chief Officer – Dr. Apollo

  • Subsidy Manager – Mr. Waithaka

When submitting details, farmers must attach a copy of their original National ID.

Timelines for Resolving Name Discrepancies

Once notified and required documents are submitted, the County Government has committed to resolving name discrepancies within three (3) days.

This commitment reinforces transparency and efficiency within the programme.

Why These Controls Matter

These updates are not punitive. They are safeguards.

They help the county to:

• Prevent misuse of public funds

• Ensure fairness among farmers

• Maintain accurate beneficiary records

• Improve accountability in subsidy distribution

By tightening verification, the county protects genuine farmers who depend on the programme.

County Reaffirms Commitment to Farmers

The Murang’a County Government has reaffirmed its commitment to fairness, transparency, and efficient service delivery under the Inua Mkulima Programme.

Farmers are encouraged to stay informed, comply with renewal requirements, and seek clarification early to avoid disruptions.

Need Clarification?

For further enquiries, farmers can contact:

• 0757 562 988