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Over 30 selected groups received up to 10 piglets each, along with supplies of animal feed as seed capital. This effort is part of a broader grassroots empowerment strategy designed to foster economic independence through agriculture across all sixty wards in Kiambu County.
Governor Wamatangi emphasized the project's goal of boosting income and creating sustainable livelihoods, noting that similar programs have provided improved Kienyeji chicks to women throughout the county. The county government plans to support beneficiaries with extension services, training, and market linkage assistance to ensure the initiative's success.
Paul Kimani, one of the beneficiaries expressed optimism, stating that pig farming has significant potential in the region and could economically uplift participants. He anticipates that his pig will be ready to breed by December, leading to future opportunities in value addition, such as producing sausages and bacon. Kimani also highlighted the profitability of pig farming, noting that a kilo of pork sells for Sh400 in butcheries, and a mature pig can fetch between Sh30,000 to Sh40,000, depending on size. He aims to collaborate with companies like Farmers Choice to secure a reliable market.
October 2024/ Kenya News Agency/ Kenya.
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