State unveils Sh245 million mango factory in Tana River

Workers prepare mangoes before passing through the final processing stage at the Cheptebo dry mango factory in Elgeyo Marakwet County. [File, Standard]

Mango farmers in Tana River County have a reason to smile after the government unveiled the Sh245 million Integrated Fruit Processing Plant (IFPP).

The project by the Coast Development Authority is expected to reduce post-harvest losses. The project started in 2017 but was delayed due to inadequate funding.