Kisumu to export one million eggs per week in deal with Angola and Congo

Kisumu will soon start exporting one million eggs weekly to Angola.

This is part of a deal signed between the county and the country.

The region’s Agriculture Executive Stephen Orot Wednesday said the county is also finalising a deal with the Democratic Republic of Congo to start exporting poultry, meat and horticultural products.

For the past one year, the Kisumu government has been distributing hatcheries to farmers to increase production of chicken and eggs and is also working with the national government to revive the Mamboleo abattoir.

According to Governor Jack Ranguma, Kisumu is the best positioned to exploit markets in east and central Africa because of its close proximity to the nations.

Dr Orot said the exports will be transported via the Kisumu International Airport once the cargo section is complete.

“We expect the cargo area to be complete in two months so that we can start exporting the products,” Dr Orot said.

“Angola is rich in minerals but citizens do not farm. That is why we want to export food to the country,” he said.

FISH FACTORY

Dr Orot  added that Juba cargo airline has also expressed its willingness to help transport goods to South Sudan once the repair of the airport is complete.

He therefore urged residents to invest in poultry farming so as to meet the demand for poultry products. The county is also planning to build a fish processing plant.