Overview
KeLCoP supports livestock-keeping households in Siaya to improve incomes, food security and market participation through sustainable production and stronger value chains.
Project objective
Project Objective
To sustainably increase the incomes and improve the livelihoods of 10,319 poor livestock-keeping households, benefiting an estimated 43,239 people, with particular emphasis on women and youth across four selected wards in Siaya County.
The project promotes environmentally sustainable livestock production, improved household nutrition, economic empowerment, and inclusive participation in livestock value chains.
Target Beneficiaries
The project targets vulnerable livestock-dependent households, with the following beneficiary distribution:
| Beneficiary Category | Target | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Female Beneficiaries | 24,429 | 54% |
| Male Beneficiaries | 20,810 | 46% |
| Youth Beneficiaries | 3,096 | 30% of target households |
| Nutrition Beneficiaries | 3,096 | Targeted households |
| SHH (Special Household Category) | 1,087 | Targeted households |
| Total Target Households | 10,319 | |
| Total Target Population | 43,239 | 100% |
Expected Outcomes
The project seeks to achieve increased household incomes, improved livestock productivity, enhanced food and nutrition security, greater economic opportunities for women and youth, and environmentally sustainable livestock management practices.
Through targeted interventions, the project will contribute to poverty reduction, strengthened household resilience, and sustainable rural economic development in Siaya County.
Programme components
- Climate-smart production for small livestock
- Support to livestock market development
- Project management and coordination
Beneficiary guidance
Project support is directed to eligible households and producer groups in participating wards. Specific opportunities, application requirements and deadlines should be confirmed through official KeLCoP notices and the county project office.
Project Areas
Bondo
Project ward: North Sakwa
Target households: 3,988
Target beneficiaries: 17,945
Value chains: Indigenous chicken, sheep for meat, goats for meat, apiculture
Gem
Project ward: West Gem
Target households: 2,317
Target beneficiaries: 10,429
Value chains: Indigenous chicken, sheep for meat, goats for meat, dairy goats
Alego Usonga
Project ward: South East Alego
Target households: 2,317
Target beneficiaries: 10,428
Value chains: Indigenous chicken, sheep for meat, goats for meat, dairy goats
Rarieda
Project ward: West Uyoma
Target households: 1,697
Target beneficiaries: 7,634
Value chains: Indigenous chicken, sheep for meat, goats for meat, dairy goats
Targets are planning figures published by KeLCoP; contact the project office for current implementation figures.
Activities
Improved Access to Agricultural Technologies and Production Services
| Assets | Groups | HHs | Stock / inputs distributed | Passed over | Key production result | Sales (KES) |
| Sheep | 13 | 143 | 115 | 31 | Flock multiplication through lambing. | – |
| Meat Goat | 18 | 234 | 91 | 6 | Flock multiplication through kidding. | – |
| Dairy Goat | 4 | 60 | 136 | 13 | N/A | – |
| Apiculture | 28 | 392 | 262 | 0 | Honey harvests | 1,160,000 |
| Improved Indigenous Chicken (IIC) for eggs | 25 | 625 | 10,612 | 0 | Trays of Eggs | 20,442.240 |
| Improved Indigenous Chicken (IIC) as table birds | Table Birds | 4,867,200 | ||||
| Pasture/Fodder | N/A | 100 | Seeds and fertilizers | N/A | 5,000 Bales | 1,250,000 |
| Tree Seedlings | 88 | 1104 | 6036 Assorted | N/A | – | |
| Feeds/Vaccines and Drugs | N/A | Assorted | N/A | Improved animal health | – |
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