Flour maker Eric Muthomi wins Jitihada competition

Mr. Muthomi, the owner of Stawi Food and Fruits Ltd was named the winner of the Jitihada Business Plan Competition and was awarded Ksh 1 million. The Meru-based company processes green banana obtained from the locals into flour that can be used in making porridge, ugali, soup dishes and baking.

Jitihada Business Plan Competition is coordinated by the Ministry of Industrialisation and funded by the World Bank. The initiative that is in second phase is meant to honor Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) innovative ideas in the country’s economic growth.