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Waiguru launches poultry farming project for 32 community groups

Governor Anne Waiguru (left in white dust coat) receives eggs from Kairegi women group in Kimunye on August 19, 2020.

Photo credit: George Munene | Nation Media Group
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By  George Munene

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Nation Media Group

What you need to know:

  • It is aimed at increasing agricultural productivity and profitability in the county.
  • The project seeks to plug the huge deficit in egg production in Kenya.
  • Ms Waiguru observed that the returns from the eggs will enable farmers to cater for their families.

Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has launched a project which will see farmers produce at least one million eggs per month.

The eggs project brings together 32 community groups, with each rearing 1,250 layers hens.

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