Truvalu, a global impact investment firm, has formally announced its exit from GrowPact Kitale, a Kenyan agribusiness known for producing high‑quality seedlings. The exit comes in the form of a strategic sale to a private Dutch family office, marking a significant milestone for both the investor and the company.
Founded in 2016 by Maicy and Joshua Mugendi, GrowPact Kitale was established to address a major inefficiency within Kenya’s agricultural sector: the slow and often inconsistent shift from traditional seed-sowing to modern, professional seedling transplanting. By focusing on producing uniform, healthy seedlings, the company helps smallholder farmers achieve higher yields, increased crop resilience, and more predictable harvest cycles.
The company’s impact has expanded steadily over the years. In 2024, GrowPact Kitale produced an impressive 35 million vegetable seedlings and 500,000 fruit seedlings, contributing directly to improved food security and agricultural productivity across the region.
Reflecting on the partnership, Director Joshua Mugendi Njiru highlighted the critical role Truvalu played in the company’s evolution.
The collaboration with Truvalu has grown to a level where they offer support in finance and strategic advice, which are of crucial importance. The effect is phenomenal considering the transformation of our business model and the growth of GrowPact.
