Kenchic opens seventh poultry centre in Nairobi

East Africa’s leading Poultry Company, Kenchic has opened its seventh poultry centre in Ruai, Nairobi.

The centre will bring Kenchic services and products, nearer to the residents of Ruai, Kamulu and Kangundo.

The facility will stock a range of products, such as day-old-chicks (broilers, layers and – Kenbro), chicken feeds and equipment, disinfectants, vaccines and vitamins. In addition, the centre will provide various services such as technical advice and consultation from a certified and experienced veterinary team.

Dr Watson Messo, the Company Head Veterinarian, said the company is committed to supplying quality day old chicks and ensuring that the farmers are trained on all aspects of poultry management.

Speaking at the opening ceremony in Ruai, Kenchic Limited Managing Director, James Oduor announced that, “our plan is to open six additional Poultry Centres in the next one year, in order to improve our service delivery to farmers.

Ruai has demonstrated consistent growth in the past and thus there is a need for these services in the area as farmers require ease of access to the poultry products and services.” Other existing centres are located in Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, Kisumu, Meru and Nyeri.

Mr Oduor explained that the centres have supported Kenchic to get closer to farmers, hence improving standards of poultry farming in the country via rigorous trainings and seminars.

“Through the facility, we are able to handle and address customer issues in a timely and effective manner, thereby boosting farmers’ knowledge and return on investment. We have also been able to create direct and indirect employment, to over 30,000 households,” explained Mr Oduor.

not correct factually – KNBS the data is erroneous Over the years, Kenchic Limited has made substantial investments across its value chain.

The recent investment in a state of the art commercial hatchery is a testament to the company’s belief in the long term viability of the regional economy and its commitment to remaining the market leader in poultry industry.