The distributed birds are suitable for both meat and egg production, and are expected to help address nutritional deficiencies and income instability in underserved areas.
The summit also marked the official launch of the Agricultural Finance Technical Working Group (AFTWG).
Rwanda aims to increase annual meat production by 20% by 2028/29 as part of its five-year plan.
The innovation aims to improve access to information on animal feed resources and strengthen preparedness against future climate shocks.
The initiative to transform crop residues into high-quality livestock feed
This is the first nationwide foot-and-mouth disease vaccination campaign in Uganda.
Kenya’s livestock base remains one of the largest in Africa, forming the backbone of livelihoods in arid and semi-arid regions.
These innovations has the greatest potential to reshape the future of feed
Instead of introducing broad new taxes, the government is focusing on widening the tax base, boosting compliance, and improving collection efficiency to hit its KES 3.5 trillion revenue target.
The initiative is being implemented through county extension officers and licensed private veterinary providers in all wards, with support from the KAGRC and KDDC.