[PHOTOS] Ruto commissions chicken slaughterhouse in Nandi

Ruto said the chicken slaughterhouse aims at supporting farmers.

In Summary
  • The plant is expected to handle more than 5,000 birds a day and employ at least 500 people.
  • "The large-scale value addition that we are pursuing will ensure that our poultry farmers sustainably produce more to support more livelihoods in the country," he said.
by SHARON MWENDE
InPictures
16 January 2024 - 17:14
President William Ruto interacting with an employee at the Nandi Poultry Processing Plant in Emgwen, Nandi County on January 16, 2024.
President William Ruto interacting with an employee at the Nandi Poultry Processing Plant in Emgwen, Nandi County on January 16, 2024.

President William Ruto has commissioned the Nandi Poultry Processing Plant at Emgwen in Nandi County.

The plant is expected to handle more than 5,000 birds a day and employ at least 500 people.

A employee at the Nandi Poultry Processing Plant in Emgwen, Nandi County on January 16, 2024.
A employee at the Nandi Poultry Processing Plant in Emgwen, Nandi County on January 16, 2024.
Image: PCS

Ruto said the chicken slaughterhouse aims at supporting farmers.

"The large-scale value addition that we are pursuing will ensure that our poultry farmers sustainably produce more to support more livelihoods in the country," he said.

A employee at the Nandi Poultry Processing Plant in Emgwen, Nandi County on January 16, 2024.
A employee at the Nandi Poultry Processing Plant in Emgwen, Nandi County on January 16, 2024.
Image: PCS

The President is on a development tour in Nandi, where he has commissioned a couple of projects.

Among the projects launched are the Jitume ICT Laboratory at Kaiboi National Polytechnic and Tinderet Integrated Technical and Trainers College.

He also took part in the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of affordable housing in Kapsabet town.

A worker at the Nandi Poultry Processing Plant in Emgwen, Nandi County on January 16, 2024.
A worker at the Nandi Poultry Processing Plant in Emgwen, Nandi County on January 16, 2024.
Image: PCS
A employee at the Nandi Poultry Processing Plant in Emgwen, Nandi County on January 16, 2024.
A employee at the Nandi Poultry Processing Plant in Emgwen, Nandi County on January 16, 2024.
Image: PCS
The Nandi Poultry Processing Plant in Emgwen, Nandi County.
The Nandi Poultry Processing Plant in Emgwen, Nandi County.
Image: PCS
President William Ruto interacting with an employee at the Nandi Poultry Processing Plant in Emgwen, Nandi County on January 16, 2024.
President William Ruto interacting with an employee at the Nandi Poultry Processing Plant in Emgwen, Nandi County on January 16, 2024.

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