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Marketing Beef Cattle In Kenya

January 15, 2022 7:58 pm

Wamugunda Anne

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In Kenya there are three channels through which Kenyan beef farmers can market their products instead of selling at the village market for little and no profit at all. The three channels include;

Kenya Meat Commission (KMC)

it’s a board created by an act of parliament back in 1990’s to buy animals from farmers, process and sell the meat products. The slaughter houses for KMC are located in Athi River, Ngong (Halal) and Mombasa. Here meat is graded into prime choice, FAQ (Fair on Average Quality), standard and commercial. Farmers are paid according to the grade of their animals’ carcass. The government is committed to making KMC the best in terms of marketing of the farmer‘s beef and other meat products.

Livestock Marketing Division(LMD)

it’s not known by many , but in the Ministry of Agriculture there is a branch known as Livestock Development which is charged with the marketing of livestock especially those from semi-arid and arid areas referred to as pastoral areas. The livestock division built holding yards for the farmer’s to bring in their animals for auction. Butchers and other individuals converge in these holding yards to buy and resell the animals.

Local Slaughter houses

which are specially constructed with all the slaughter facilities. They belong to local counties and authorities who lease them to butchers. Remember a butcher is a licensed meat seller. Butchers can buy animals directly from the farmer and slaughter and sell to the customer through their butcheries. With the above techniques if followed and applied by beef farmers in Kenya, expect to earn and live better through beef farming.

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Wamugunda Anne

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Hailing from the fertile highlands of central Kenya, Wamugunda-Anne's life has always been intertwined with the land. Born into a family of farmers, her earliest memories are of verdant fields, changing seasons, and the rhythm of nature. These formative experiences would later shape her academic and professional pursuits.

Wamugunda-Anne's passion for agriculture was not just about the practice but understanding its deeper implications — the sociological, environmental, and economic intricacies of farming in Kenya. This passion drove her to one of Kenya's prestigious universities, where she pursued a degree in Agricultural Sciences. Throughout her academic journey, she became renowned for her insightful articles on sustainable farming practices, emphasizing the balance between modern techniques and traditional Kenyan agricultural wisdom.

After university, Wamugunda-Anne transitioned into a full-time career in agricultural journalism. Her works have since been published in numerous national and international journals. Beyond just writing, she has played a pivotal role in shaping agricultural policies in Kenya by collaborating with policymakers, researchers, and local farmers. Her articles often focus on the challenges faced by Kenyan farmers, sustainable agricultural practices, and innovative solutions to boost food security in the region.

Today, Wamugunda-Anne stands as a beacon of inspiration in Kenyan agricultural circles. With every article she writes, she hopes to enlighten, inspire, and pave the way for a sustainable agricultural future for Kenya and the African continent at large.