Commercial Villages (CVs) formed by Farm Concern International (FCI) in Mwala and Kalawa under the Semi- Arid Region Commercialization Programme implemented by World Vision Kenya and Farm Concern International with support from World Vision Australia have positively impacted stakeholders in the agri-business sector. The CVs have brought on board government institutions, research institutitions, development partners, input dealers, formal and informal markets, private sector, district assembly and local leaders. 

This has enabled the small holder farmers increase production, access markets, sell the products at reasonable price and make savings for investments. The partnerships have brought about the expansion of the Programme through viable domestic market opportunities for smallholders within regional and domestic marketing systems. These have also enabled mobilization of farming households within villages, facilitate establishment of Commercial Villages, and facilitate village leadership set up and selection of CV Assistants.