Kukunyumbani Initiative

Ensuring consistent supply of Kienyeji chicken to markets while linking farmers to high-value opportunities

About the Initiative

The Kukunyumbani Initiative is a program by USOMI Limited which seeks to ensure consistent supply to the market of Kienyeji (indigenous) chicken while also linking Kienyeji poultry farmers to high value markets.

Overall Objectives

1
The transformation of rural poultry production by enabling private sector-led multiplication and integrated delivery of chicks, feed, and vaccines, with a special focus on productivity and income growth for rural women and youth.
2
Empower rural households to acquire improved health, nutrition, and assuring livelihoods.

Specific Objectives

Identify and train farmers to become potential mother units
Ensure farmer access to superior quality feeds and high-quality chicks
Link farmers to effective support services to reduce mortalities and maximize performance
Facilitate farmer access to high value poultry markets