Developed during the SEED4AFRICA national hackathon in Kenya, LARGE SCALE CHICKEN REARING is an agribusiness initiative focused on scaling up poultry production to improve incomes, create jobs and enhance access to affordable animal protein. The business idea responds to the growing demand for poultry products while addressing unemployment and food security challenges in the local context.
At the core of the project is the transition from small-scale to large-scale chicken rearing, starting with more than 3,000 chickens and progressively expanding production capacity over time. The model is designed to be accessible and efficient, recognising that poultry farming requires relatively limited supervision when supported by proper guidance and management practices. This makes the activity suitable for expansion while maintaining operational simplicity.
The business idea integrates circular and sustainable practices within the poultry value chain. Chicken waste is reused as organic manure for crop production, while eggshells are recycled into chicken feed, reducing waste and input costs. This approach strengthens resource efficiency and enhances the environmental sustainability of large-scale poultry farming.
From an economic perspective, the project adopts a phased growth strategy. In the first year, production focuses on raising and selling chickens while gradually introducing egg production. In subsequent years, the stock is expanded to 4,000 and then 5,000 chickens, increasing revenue and competitiveness within the national poultry market. The business also creates direct employment, starting with permanent staff and additional daily workers as operations scale up.
By combining production scale, circular resource use and employment generation, LARGE SCALE CHICKEN REARING reflects the SEED4AFRICA vision of practical, income-generating agribusiness solutions that contribute to sustainable development and improved livelihoods.