๐๐จ๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ง๐จ๐ซ ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ฌ๐ ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ข๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ ๐๐๐ก.๐๐ ๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐๐ญ๐๐ก๐๐ซ๐ฒ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฃ๐๐๐ญ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐จ๐จ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ก ๐๐ ๐ซ๐ข๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ข๐ง๐๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐ค๐๐ฆ๐๐ ๐.
This afternoon, His Excellency Governor FCPA Fernandes Barasa commissioned a KSh.17 million modern poultry hatchery in Eshirembe, Marama Central Ward, Butere Sub-County.
The Governor said the hatchery is a key milestone by his administration in supporting agribusiness, especially for the youth and women groups, as part of his 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 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. He urged farmers, especially young people, to embrace poultry farming as a dependable source of income.
He added that his administration will continue supporting organized groups in all the 60 wards through grants and training. โThis project is not just about poultry, itโs about unlocking the potential of our people and building a self-reliant economy across Kakamega,โ he said.
Governor Barasa 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.
Governor 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 Hon. Ayub Savula, MCAs led by Majority Leader and host Hon. CPA Philip Maina, Officials from the Executive led by CECM Agriculture Mr. Mophat Mandela, and KELCOP County Project Coordinator Mrs. Frandina Machwenu.