Production and Impact
Across our membership, there are a total of 19,840 avocado trees at various stages of maturity. In the last year alone, the cooperative marketed 65,000 kilograms of avocado for export. This year, we anticipate a significant increase, projecting production to reach 110,000 kilograms. According to the Narok County Department of Agriculture, avocado production in the region has seen a 61% increase between 2021 and 2024, a testament to the crop’s growing importance and potential.
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Legal Compliance and Governance
Cis Mara is legally registered under the Cooperative Societies Act, Cap 490 (Registration No. CS/25718), and has fulfilled all statutory and regulatory requirements, including compliance with the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) and the Registrar of Cooperatives. The cooperative is led by a nine-member management committee chaired by Rev. Richard Kirui, as stipulated in our bylaws. A three-member supervisory committee provides oversight. Governance is guided by the Cooperative Societies Act, and leadership is elected during our Annual General Meeting (AGM). The last AGM was conducted on 4th February of this year.
Our Assets
- • The cooperative has purchased land valued at KES 3 million in Laluk for the development of an aggregation center—an initiative funded through members’ contributions.
- • We have also raised KES 1 million, currently held in a joint project account, as part of the 5% required by NAVCD, also contributed by members.
Our Objectives
Looking ahead, we are focused on the following key objectives:
- Establishing a fully functional aggregation center with cold storage and handling facilities. We have submitted a funding proposal to the World Bank through the NAVCDP and are hopeful for support.
- Enhancing aggregation, sorting, grading, packaging, and collective marketing of avocado produce.
- Growing our membership to at least 3,000 farmers by end of 2026.
- Training at least 2,000 members in Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) by the end of 2026.