Public eggs: how Kenya is solving the problem of import dependence on chicken eggs

In Kenya, a project is being implemented to increase the income of low-income groups of the population, including women and youth, by raising laying hens. The initial goal of the project is to produce 1 million eggs per month not by agricultural holdings, but by private public associations. As a result, it is planned to reach the figure of 3 million units every month. 32 community groups have already joined the project, each of which is raising 1250 layers. Kenya has a huge shortage of locally produced eggs, resulting in the import of about 10 million eggs per month from other countries. The first phase of the project was launched by the Governor of Kirinyaga County, Anne Waiguru, with a particular focus on improving the living conditions of women and youth. In March, a total of 40,000 chicks were delivered to participants, which have now grown and become laying hens, with about 100,000 eggs collected in one week. Layers, however, are expected to achieve optimum clutch from ...