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Dedicated to promoting sustainability and inspiring growth stewardship for a better community.
Empowering Farmers Through Collective Action
Mumias East Agribusiness Limited (MEAL) is a farmer management service company established to organize, mobilize, and empower smallholder farmers in Mumias East Sub-County, Kakamega County, Kenya.
Our organization is structured as a farmer-owned enterprise under the Cooperative Societies Act of Kenya. We bring together farmers who share a common goal: to transform subsistence farming into profitable agribusiness through collective action, shared resources, and market integration.
By pooling resources, knowledge, and market access, we create economies of scale that enable individual farmers to compete in modern agricultural markets while maintaining sustainable farming practices that benefit our community and environment.
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Established 2025 Founded by progressive farmers
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Mumias East Kakamega County, Kenya
Our Mission
To improve farmer incomes and resilience through cooperative models that provide access to markets, credit, training, and farm inputs while promoting sustainable agricultural practices.
Our Vision
To be the leading farmer-owned service company in Western Kenya, transforming smallholder agriculture into profitable and sustainable enterprises that improve rural livelihoods.
Our Values
✓ Collaboration: Working together for mutual benefit
✓ Sustainability: Environmental stewardship
✓ Innovation: Embracing modern practices
✓ Equity: Fair treatment for all members
Annual General Meeting (AGM)
The supreme decision-making body comprising all registered farmer members. The AGM elects the Board of Directors, approves budgets, and sets strategic direction.
Board of Directors
Elected farmer-directors who provide strategic oversight, approve policies, and ensure the organization operates in the best interest of members. Includes Chairperson, Vice-Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer.
Supervisory Committee
Independent oversight body that monitors management activities, audits financial records, and reports to the AGM on organizational health.
Management Level
General Manager
Chief executive responsible for day-to-day operations, implementing Board decisions, and managing staff. Reports to the Board of Directors.
Finance & Administration
Manages financial operations, member records, procurement, and administrative functions. Ensures compliance with cooperative regulations.
Operations & Field Services
Coordinates farmer services, aggregation centers, market linkages, and field extension activities. Manages service delivery across all wards.
Farmer-Level Operations
Ward Farmer Groups
Farmers organized by administrative wards (Ekero, Malaha, East Wanga). Each ward has a coordinator who serves as liaison between farmers and management.
Producer Groups
Specialized groups organized by crop or enterprise type. Groups facilitate training, input distribution, and produce aggregation at village level.
Aggregation Points
Local collection centers where farmers deliver produce. Staffed by trained community members who handle weighing, grading, and record-keeping.
Farmer-Owned, Farmer-Governed
As a farmer-centric organization registered in Kenya, we operate on fundamental democratic principles that ensure every member has an equal voice in governance.
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One Member, One Vote Regardless of the number of shares held or produce volume, every member has equal voting rights in all decisions.
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Open Membership Any farmer in Mumias East Sub-County can join, subject to meeting basic requirements and paying membership fees.
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Economic Participation Members contribute equitably to capital and participate democratically in decisions about surplus distribution.
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Education & Training Continuous investment in member education on cooperative principles, agricultural practices, and leadership.
Lusheya/Lubinu Ward
Registered Farmers: 180+
Key Crops: Maize, Sugarcane
Malaha/Isongo/Makunga Ward
Registered Farmers: 160+
Key Crops: Vegetables, Beans
East Wanga Ward
Registered Farmers: 180+
Key Crops: Mixed Farming
Become Part of Our Community
Join hundreds of farmers who are already benefiting from collective action and improved market access.
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Smallholder Farmer Individual farmers cultivating less than 5 acres who contribute produce and receive inputs, extension services, and market access.
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Commercial Farmer Large-scale producers with 5+ acres who supply bulk quantities and may serve as collection point hosts or lead farmers in their zones.
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Youth Farmer oung agriculturalists (18-35) who participate in training programs, adopt modern techniques, and serve as technology champions in their communities.
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Agri-Entrepreneur Value-chain actors (aggregators, processors, input dealers) who provide services to farmers and link them to markets.