Kakamega County has commissioned a Ksh.17Million hatchery project as part its effort of ensuring food security, employment and agribusiness ventures for the young people in the county
Kakamega county Governor Fernandes Barasa during the launching of the said modern poultry hatchery in Eshirembe, Marama Central Ward, Butere Sub-County, said the project will be a game changer in the region with hundreds of youths being employed.
Barasa added that the hatchery is a key milestone by his administration in supporting agribusiness, especially for the youth and women groups, as part of county economic empowerment agenda.
The solar-powered facility currently produces 2,500 chicks per month and is expected to increase the capacity to 10,000 chicks every 21 days, creating jobs and also helping farmers’ access to affordable, quality chicks.
Speaking during the official commissioning of the hatchery, Governor Barasa emphasized the County Government’s commitment to establishing similar hatcheries in all the 12 sub-counties of Kakamega.
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He urged farmers, especially young people, to embrace poultry farming as a dependable source of income, adding that his administration will continue supporting organized groups in all the 60 wards through grants and training.
“This project is not just about poultry, it’s about unlocking the potential of our people and building a self-reliant economy across Kakamega,” he said.
He also highlighted other key projects in the County, including the Aggregation and Industrial Park in Likuyani, the recently commissioned Lugari Maize Milling Plant, Matawa Fertilizer Plant in Mumias West, the upcoming Kenya Gold Refinery in Ikolomani, and the Madala Tea Factory. He said such investments are essential for creating jobs, supporting local businesses, and improving livelihoods.
Barasa extended his appreciation to KELCOP (Kenya Livestock Commercialization Project) for their valuable partnership in supporting the hatchery project, and for working closely with the County Government to enhance livestock-based livelihoods in Kakamega.
Present were Deputy Governor Ayub Savula, MCAs led by Majority Leader and host CPA Philip Maina, Officials from the Executive led by CECM Agriculture Mophat Mandela, and KELCOP County Project Coordinator Frandina Machwenu.
By WAKHUNGU ANDANJE
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