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YAP Proposal #173: Changing lives one hen at a time (James Makini, Kenya)

MakiniJames_One Hen Campaign Project Co-founders (in Leather Jackets) presenting a hen in a coop to pupil looking on is livestock officer from Kisii County Government

My name is James Makini from Keroka, Kenya. I am 28 years old. When I was 8 years old I went to greet my grandmother, who gave me a gift of a hen. I raised it, and with the help of our neighbors cock, it laid fertilized eggs and hatched them into chicks.

As the hens multiplied, I began to sell eggs to buy stationery, rebuild our hut and pay for my school fees and uniform. Little did I know that 15 years later I would share my experiences with three of my colleagues at the University of Nairobi one evening after unsuccessfully searching for an internship. Everybody said, “Wow! Why can’t we start a poultry-keeping initiative in rural areas in Kenya that will empower youth, women and children?”

Our hope was that the project would help them be able to afford basic needs like I did when I was young. We called the initiative “One Hen Campaign Project.” The aim is to train women and youth to organize in groups on entrepreneurship, agribusiness and poultry management for a month. Then we give each group member one hen in a coop that he/she is required to rear as part of the training.

At the end of the year, after the hens have multiplied, each member returns 2 hens to their group so that other members can benefit.

MakiniJames_One Hen Campaign Project Beneficiaries graduation day
One Hen Project graduation ceremony

For children, the approach is through schools where we mentor and train them to embrace agriculture at an early age. The average age of a Kenyan farmer is above 50 years, and the 2009 census shows that out of a population of approximately 38 million people, youth (15-35 years) and children (0-14 years) together represent 78%. This huge proportion of the Kenyan population has not embraced farming, which is a big threat to food security in Kenya.

We give each pupil one hen in a coop which they rear as a co-curricular activity. At the end of the year they are required to return 2 hens so that those following them can also benefit.

This program will not only provide a source of income and nutrition for participants’ families, the students and pupils will learn basic entrepreneurial skills, applied math, financial management skills, personal initiative, the value of saving and a sense of social responsibility as they become the sponsors of subsequent years of the program.

So far the One Hen Project has created:

  • Self-employment for youth and women and a source of income
  • A source of food security
  • A reduction in dependency ratios as almost every member of a family is economically active

The project has enabled the maximization of use of small land sizes as chicken rearing requires little space. It has also enabled the imparting of basic financial skills to beneficiaries. Members can now maintain business records thanks to our financial management training and seminars.

The One Hen Project has been given global recognition; In 2014 I was among the inaugural team of President Obama’s Mandela Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI).

Finally, the project has created opportunities along the poultry value chain and together with all our beneficiaries we formed a chicken farmers’ cooperative society to jointly market our produce (chicken, eggs and chicken manure). We have also started making our own feed for our chicken and selling it to other farmers in rural Kenya. This activity has already been certified by the Kenya Bureau of Standards.

We hope to win the USD $5,000 grant as it will enable us give another 500 youth, women and children a hen in a coop which they will raise and then use to support other beneficiaries as the chickens multiply. We will use the $5,000 as follows:

  • Buying nails, wire-mesh and timber for making a complete coop will cost us $6 per coop. We aim to make 500 coops, which will cost a total of $3,000
  • Buying 500 hens at $4 per hen for a total of $2,000

We look forward to finding investors to help us expand our enterprise through supporting our feed mill, opening up our distribution network and helping us set up a chicken meat abattoir.

Blogpost and picture submitted by James Makini (Keroka, Kenya) – jamesmakini[at]gmail.com

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1,695 thoughts on “YAP Proposal #173: Changing lives one hen at a time (James Makini, Kenya)”

  1. This is a nice project that if well facilitated can have huge impact on the society as well as individual households. The benefits associated with the one hen project are immense. It has a simple ideology and can be replicated. Bravo mr James makini and the entire team of one hen campaign project.

    1. Can I be employed in your project i did project management from Kenya Instistute of Management

  2. One Hen long live. We are grateful you helped our group with entrepreneurship training and hens

  3. I heard One Hen Campaign over Radio Citizen when are you planning to launch in Kakamega?

  4. This is great! Thank you Mr.James Makini and the entire team of one hen project for empowering youths and women to be self reliant.By now we are looking forward to join hands and together we eradicate poverty

  5. Congratulations guys for your recognition by President Obama’s Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI). You are a true role model.

  6. woh James makini this are great ideas to youths they can bring a great impact to the society at large.

  7. Was there an impact evaluation? What is the impact from nurturing hens? On income? On other aspects of well being?

  8. Its a bold yet a practical project.We live and love it because is has improved peoples” living standards in rural areas hence accelerating progress on the Millennium Development Goals particularly poverty alleviation

  9. woh this are really great ideas to youths and women and they can bring a great impact in the society.as it brings the intuition of mind set ideas to many job seekers in Kenya today. good work Mr makini

  10. Rearing of chicken has really changed lives in the rural areas whereby even young children are providing for themselves.Keep up James and your group

  11. Many youth groups have put the ideas into practice and they are doing well.Continue with the same spirit

  12. We appreciate that you found it necessary to set up a demonstration poultry house in our village

  13. my students are more creative from your last encounter. pay us a visit again to see there progress

  14. We appreciate the good work one hen is doing in the community to impact positively on women and youth.

  15. i like this project. people have improved in farming especially using the chicken droppings in their farm. great idea

  16. am really impressed. if i can be advised by young men and make my life worthy living this far then i should say thank you. keep up

  17. with one hen you can change how you view life. you are so determined to change our nation guys

  18. am a proud father. my son came with a hen and now we have ten. he sells the eggs saying “we were told by one hen that we should sell two eggs and buy story books ” great work

  19. on behalf of Riakimai women group we are so grateful. we are now aiming top chamas in Kenya from poultry farming. thanks to OHC

  20. one hen indeed has changed my thinking. with my bodaboda profit i started poultry and now my part time job is my first job. poultry has my time now. my income my fee

  21. am moving mountains with your feeds. they are great. i collect 160 eggs in a day with 200 chickens

  22. days of our lives with OHC are really beautiful. i keeps chickens i get fertilizer. economy is really good

  23. supply us with cages in St.Loise primary. the chicks you gave to our students have become many with no safe cages

  24. with the bird my daughter brought home from school(Nyatieko primary) we never lack an option to pay fees and buy food. kindly offer us with one bigger cage.

  25. experience has brought the best in you guys. OHC has now a way to make cages and feeds. interesting

  26. this project has been so helpful to us youth. please revisit our grou. we are increasing daily and cages are becoming scarce

  27. i heart you guys. with Makini and Mac OHC is going global. our women and young people are catered for

  28. one hen has made my farming easier. am given all at once. feeds, eggs, chicks and cages what a way to be stable economically

  29. cant move to poverty because my eggs always tell me its not me. OHC has changed my way of living.

  30. impressively good work done. supply as with more feeds and more cages at Gianchere primary school women group

  31. We need to revise our economic thinking to give full value to our natural resources.

  32. Lovely and realistic idea. This is the way to go for young people, sustainable and affordable food options

  33. Good stuff, well articulated. Solutions to perennial hunger to Africans, at last has been addressed. It’s homegrown solutions that will address this. Kudos!!

  34. This is a very good idea for the youth and I believe this project will benefit the whole community with modern methods of farming, food security, employment through manpower etc. The benefits are too many to mention. If all youth can emulate and implement this brains then the world can be so great.

  35. This is the most important project ever. It need to be supported both technically and financially as it have wider advantages.

  36. Sooo nice
    Is something which not only beneficial for the one who is doing but for the nation in general

  37. when am weak you always dream for me” with One Hen i paid my fees” now with one hen i have 1000 hens and am paying fees

  38. agricultural activities and production and will result to wide GDP especially in developing nation’s economy

  39. i have just heard of the project i will like to put my contribution on the project please let me know of how to contribute

  40. This is a viable venture that will go to great lengths and economically empowering the women and youth in the society

  41. Globally all women need to come up and support this empowerment of KARI Kienyeji.It befits us economically, financially and domestically

  42. Your plans of empowering women economically is a positive sign towards poverty eradication in our communities.

  43. This is the best idea I’ve seen so far. Given the opportunity I would be, without a doubt one of the potential customers.

  44. For so long Women especially those in the rural areas have been optimistic without hope, hardworking without proper financial knowledge, advocating for equality without justice. OHC is the solution now

  45. it will guarantee food security at house hold level, increase incomes sources and also all year round cash flow.

  46. Man, you are on the right track! The small scale farmers really help in the bringing up their families and the supply of food in those families. capital and enthusiasm is normally what lacks in the rural but OHC has a way out

  47. I really appreciate this bright idea because i believe through it we are going to move our economy to greater levels..

  48. Great initiative! This is the alternative leadership that Africa lacks. I am glad that we are having more young people solving real problems that Africa is facing

  49. This is a great project. Keep up with the good work, I can’t wait for a time when all women will be beneficiaries

  50. this is one great initiative OHC. the little things we do is what makes us. kudos and keep the fire burning

  51. With the increase in population, food insecurity is a concerned and so such ideas like this one hen is not only going to empower women in our society but also boost our economy in a greater deal

  52. I like the point that this project is directed towards the economic growth that is anchored through women

  53. Whats not in doubt is the fact that this initiative will help in reducing the rampant youth unemployment.

  54. I see you are doing great with your project All I can do is to wish you well as you continue growing the enterprise and getting into other regions. We need you in our county too; you are so much welcome and I can help in facilitating the settling in

  55. Life begins when our mothers bring us to this earth. We must give back to them by empowering them

  56. The more business man you are the more money you make and the more good life you are able to live.

  57. I believe in this project and your analysis. Going back into agriculture is part of the way we can diversify our economy. I wish you well

  58. there is a need for us to empower our youths in the community productively to and shun every form of youth violence in the community

  59. It’s very encouraging to read about good youth-led projects like these that tackle the issue of food security in poor countries and I’m particularly glad this project also focuses on women as a key part of promoting food security.

  60. chickens are a great idea, they multiply quickly and have a wide variety of natural food sources to choose from therefore they are cheap to farm.

  61. Very ingenious in applying the outcome of your graduate studies to generate actual solutions. God bless and all the best.

  62. This will also help in creating job for the rural communities and thus reduce rural urban migration of youths. With this, they will also venture into agriculture.

  63. This is a great innovation. This will help in value addition and increase incomes to the farmers, create employment to other youths thus reducing crime rates

  64. Inspiring project! It brings the farmer closer to the markets and enhances the value of their products. Its a win-win strategy with the farmers

  65. This is a brilliant idea, conceived and birthed by young professionals with an entrepreneurial mind.

  66. Nice innovation. It’s high time we the youth stand out for Agriculture because it is the only solution to our fading economy.

  67. Having had a chance to see your progress over the years, I know that not even the sky is the limit! I wish you all the very best

  68. Good idea. this is one of the best ways of empowering women who do not own land, contribute a lot to agriculture production, but end up earning zero income.

  69. Your contribution to the agricultural sector is truly inspiring. I wish you well in all your endeavors.

  70. This project is real nice and attainable as well, and it will help to reduce poverty to the community to the large extent

  71. Great idea and will go a long way if the needed support is accorded. Agribusiness is the way to focus due to its ability to create sustainable jobs and boosting of food security.

  72. This should be encouraged and supported by all and sundry in order to develop our agricultural industry. I support and challenge the youth and government to support OHC

  73. A wise decision on a country with low employment rates. Being your own boss makes it a viable idea.

  74. This is the way forward in ensuring food security,.. Go for it bro. You know am behind you, following your big steps!

  75. OHCs’ impact to the community is worth funding and the initiative is passion-driven. I endorse this!

  76. This is a great idea, in the dwindling economy, agriculture is one of the major salvage to the situation in our country and continent. it should be well held byinvestors

  77. It is always a pleasure to know that there are young people out there who are capable of coming up with wonderful business ideas that also have a great impact to a number of people around them.

  78. This is a very noble idea especially in supporting livelihoods in many households .I support this endeavor

  79. Its a briliant idea i have seen it working and regarding to how commited you are am sure the support will push you much further

  80. This is a great idea as it is evidently showing that it has much greater potential to enhance resilience to farmers in times of shocks that affect low income farmers.

  81. The youth and women are the future generation, investing in them is investing in the nation development.

  82. Its a good idea and need to be supported. Agriculture is the back bone of the nation,if young men and women can venture into these then Africa will be economically stable

  83. This is a very noble course and will help in conserving the environment as well as reducing land degradation. chickens are the way to go. i love OHC

  84. You life experience is your key as you explore to attaining a Greater height in the agriculture Industry. Carry on.

  85. This is so far the most captivating and also very practical approach of not only empowering young people and their communities but also a demonstration to many that change of mind and commitment to achieve within the reach of the resources available

  86. This is a great move, you’ve always been interested in farming & since you bought that land I’ve seen a tremendous growth in your work. I will support you 100% on this venture because it’s something you are doing not for financial gain, but for the love of your land. This program suites you

  87. This is a wonderful project! It’s great to see young people who are passionate about farming. I endorse this project 100%. Keep up the good work guys. Awareness is key and this initiative is one step on the path to fairer prices for consumers and farmers alike. I support OHC

  88. It’s a perfect business idea that has the capacity to create employment in our country where unemployment is a menace. I applaud this proposal.

  89. Indeed a very innovative, and good proposal for the betterment of society, poor and needy people.

  90. Income generation is the one of the most important requirement for the livelihood enhancement of farmers.

  91. Good project! This will not only improve the livelihood of the target groups but will also stop rural-urban migration, preventing population pressure and its negative impacts in the urban areas. Wish you all the best

  92. Wonderful idea and innovation. Keep it up and burning. Receive grace to grow and expand this wonderful wisdom & knowledge God has started in you

  93. Truly your plans will go along way in turning chicken droppings into value which will not only reduce on waste disposal costs but also save our communities of waste stench as well environmental degradation. OHC is friendly. i heart you guys

  94. This is great. This initiative is coming at a time when the government is serious about agriculture.

  95. This is an outright call for the diversification of our nation economy. The destiny of our great Country lies in the hands of our warlords which is the youth and women

  96. This is a well proposed project, and is of benefit to the young entrepreneurs to have courage in practicing their professions.

  97. This is a wonderful project proposal, surely it will help the youth to achieve their plans of animal farming…

  98. This project is always feasible and you have addressed all the questions that came to mind Mr.makini

  99. A good example of a young entrepreneur creating employment opportunities for our women and youth

  100. This is a true representation and heart cry of the kenyan graduate and/ entrepreneur. OHC you are touching our hearts

  101. Woowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww. To understand agriculture…simply go the practical way. I love this initiative and I will love be part

  102. Great work keep it up. Many youth need to come up with such entrepreneurship mind to tackle unemployment rate that has become big obstacle to our economy.

  103. What a laudable project! This is what I called living meaningfully – contributing to reducing poverty and hunger in Africa more so Kenya

  104. Your determination and efforts will go a long way to show exemplary display of great potentials for Kenyan youth

  105. Cool stuff; here’s to your success….and you’ve my help if you need it in whatever capacity.

  106. Great mind are those that come out with ideas and work on it, God will increase your mind and heart of innovation.

  107. Considering the economy at its state now, how do you hope to reduce the rate of unemployment in the country through agribusiness?

  108. Excellent idea,you have educated and arouse my interest in poultry farming business.Thank you and keep doing your best.

  109. Glad to see this project in this forum have been hearing it elsewhere and now it’s here with us

  110. You have done a great job indeed. Can you please show me how to build a modern chicken house? Am Jacob from Kisumu county.

  111. thanks bro. for that wonderful initiative. can your field officers come to gesicho and daraja area

  112. Can i be allowed to interact with your groups and teach them about kilimo biashara and modern poultry farming?We also have quality egg incubators we can supply to those groups.

  113. Wow! Tat is fantansic i wish it could be my group,bt on GOD’S wil u wil also came and give us all tat serminies to my group.

  114. I commend and appreciate the one Hen Campaign Project which is a step in the right direction to poverty eradication.

  115. This is a noble group with brilliant ideas that will enhance empowerment and financial independence. A group I would like to be associated with. Thumbs up!

  116. Your doing a great job. keep at it lets better or communities and Africa as a whole. What you do matters. Be blessed

  117. These great gentlemen reminded me of the fact that my mother rears chicken at no cost since am the one who buys her chicken feeds, drugs. With all these she says she is in business

  118. Motivation is the fuel, necessary to keep the human engine running.best wishes for the project

  119. awesome project. If anyone can achieve these goals I am quite confident it would be you. Keep it up and good luck.

  120. Farming would definitely go a long way in feeding and also reduce the foreign need of our economy.

  121. Great project all the best dear its will inverse on ur familly income n revenues ur a genius good luck

  122. Looks promising, Very nice. One question though, how will you be able to market your product if the commercially available chickens are cheaper?

  123. A very timely and relevant project especially since we are now in the post antibiotic and climate change eras.

  124. Improving native chickens would not just help to conserve genetic resources of the poultry industry but would also help farmers and youth to engage in this field of agriculture.

  125. This is definitely a good project that we can invest on as it can create a huge impact in the general poultry industry.

  126. Lovely and realistic idea. This is the way to go for young people, sustainable and affordable food options

  127. Good stuff, well articulated. Solutions to perennial hunger to Africans, at last has been addressed. It’s homegrown solutions that will address this. Kudos!!

  128. This is a laudable initiative. I hope you get all the support you need to kick off. You can count on me whenever you need volunteers for any project.

  129. A great innovation which spreads economic value, we hope to see this model spread across Africa

  130. All great and successful businesses start with an idea and aim at meeting a common need.

  131. Don’t know much about this but after reading everything I feel this is really going to impact the lives of many people in a positive way.

  132. I’m very proud of you bro. Hope you continue to soar higher and higher in your entrepreneurial visions.

  133. This is an amazing initiative which I believe has to be replicated in many other countries throughout sub saharan Africa.

  134. Great Entrepreneurial idea. You are a great example for young and aspiring Entrepreneurs. I’m proud of this and wish you all the best in this sweet but challenging journey to positively affecting your society.

  135. Wonderful idea and innovation. Keep it up and receive grace to grow & expand your hidden potentials. You will get there.

  136. This is the Lord’s doing. Very innovative and ingenious. You’re meant for the mountain top.

  137. This is a disruptive invention..not just a solution to an Industry but an awesome consumer end product.

  138. Guy, this is interesting! Great idea, will go a long way helping people in the poultry business. Thumbs up….

  139. Good innovation. Wish more of our youths will dig into themselves and come up with value adding ideas just like u are doing. Thumbs up.

  140. This is quite a wonderful project you’ve got going on.. Not many realize the value of agricultural farming in the world today. Good luck bro!

  141. My brother i’m so proud of your input towards the betterment of humanity. May God continue to bless your effort amen!

  142. Agri-business(farming) is the way to go in today’s life. Its an employment opportunity for our youth and it grows our economy too.

  143. Youth should also look into agribusiness as a worth venture and career line. Its a wide yet untapped area of development

  144. This is a very noble idea to elaviate poverty and ensure food security for our country. Keep up am following in your footsteps

  145. Empowering an individual is a first step in empowering a community. I totally support the project

  146. This is one of the unique timely intervention worthy of support to salvage the young generation from absolute poverty

  147. This is really awesome.This is a brilliant project that will impact positively to the community.

  148. I think this is viable and such noble project.. I believe agriculture will always be our way out of poverty..

  149. I like the initiative you’ve taken to help your community. Keep up the good spirit and buy an even bigger incubator to serve more people.

  150. This is a very good and result oriented initiative. if all the unemployed youths can see the treasure in agri-business, their stories will change. Thanks, well done.

  151. very great idea that’s an epitome of change to our society and the whole world..youths its time to be independent n solve the crisis issue of unemployment……nice innovation

  152. This is a brilliant idea and I support it 100% and still you will do it to your best since it your and person am let always takes to great height.Wishing all the best as you create more job opportunities.

  153. Not only is this a well thought out project, but also you have not waited for a hand out but started with what you have. This is commendable. This project should go far

  154. The project on poultry farming is very interesting because people are encouraged to consume white meat more than red meat

  155. It requires hard work and prompt attention to details otherwise one can fail easily to ground zero

  156. Starting small is the best way to enter and learn the business otherwise it can turnout to be frustrating

  157. Am a Nigerian and also into poultry production and fish farming. Last year i visited Kenya for 6months working as a missionary in a ministry as kisumu. I wanted to train the youths about the profit and benefits of poultry production and fish farming but due to time constraint,i was not able to achieve that. Hopefully,am planning of visiting again in summer to carry out this seminar to reach out to unemployed youth and teach them to be gainfully employed. Thanks.

  158. I am planning to start a poultry farm on 1/4 acre piece of land. I am requesting for someone to send me some designs for the chicken house/cage or ideas on how to go about this.

  159. I LOVE TO START ONE bt idont have enough money to build the house thoug i have land and small money in kisumu

  160. Am working on establishing a poultry farm at Kirwara along Thika-Gatura road…(Gatanga district 18 km from Thika town) where can i get the market for my layers and broilers..I have a business plan and model but I only have not found market.please help.
    patrick

  161. I am a resident in Eldoret and would already started the poultry project but looking forward to more technical and superficial skills to take my project into an agri-business.

  162. Am A Beginner And I Want To Start Poultry Farming Thank You For The Tips You Have Shortlisted Above I Cant Wait To Have Poultry Of My Own

  163. Am a graduate from moi University but upon clearing my course there in which I did BBM-Accounting option, I’ve realized my potentialities lies in farming. Am currently undertaking research based on poultry farming. I found this blog so educative and more encouraging. Looking forward to learn more

  164. It is true that poultry production generates alot of income and job opportunities, and due to this fact alot of people rushed into it and because they had no technical-know-how about the production aspects of the business especially how to over come and manage, treat and vaccinate their flocks, they ran into severe problems. Hence there is the need for one to do some research by attending seminars and talk shows on how to take care of their flocks from day one until their production stage, as in the case of pullets. And to attain an average weight gain as in the case of broilers and the cockerels. At the other hand, it is also very important to involve the services of a vet doctor or an animal health technicians to give their necessary recommendation and advice. God bless.

  165. Poultry farming is not for the failures, like any other business you need to invest in skills, finances and human resources. let me make my self clear its not alternative option or plan B

  166. Hi, wanna start poultry farming, my plan for this project is ready plus nice land to carry out this project but I lack capital. Can I kindly get in touch?

  167. moving forward we need to partner so that we can take this project to my village because i think it is viable.

  168. Hey any idea on (sales and marketing) of poultry products, i have 4000 mature kienyeji birds @ my farm in Salama – Makeuni, Market / reasonable sales is proving to be a challenge,

  169. Hi,i have passion in poultry farming,i have enough space but i luck proper knowledge on how to manage professionally,do you have handouts or so ?

  170. have already 50 mature kienyeji layers on pilot project. am now planning to roll out the project to 100 then 500 birds soon because I have seen the returns. I am planning to hatch the chicks naturally then sell the male. I make My own feeds of maize meal fish cabbages green veges. My land is 1.5 acres and the birds move around enjoying the security of my dogs. I vaccinate periodically after six months and I haven’t experienced major challenges in pests and diseases.

  171. Poultry keeping has boosted my living standards. To all starters, please, monitor on 5_goal: purpose, confidence, time, value, and support. work individually if you can to balance your goal. start with a small number of chicken to understand feeding habit and the rest, rather than a big number, then unfortunately they mess you up and you start blaming poultry farming. For sales and marketing, visit chicken inns, butcheries, and the rest. Pick orders for supply.All the best.

  172. Hi There. I am very much interested in contract farming. Is there anyone who can assist me or steer me in the right direction please?

  173. Are there any opportunities for investment?I would like to inject some funds with you guys

  174. What are some of the challenges you face in implementing the project and their solutions so far.

  175. I am blessed to hear your progress. I am soon starting to rear chicken or to venture in poultry farming, kindly advice.

  176. You can’t develop alone. Collectively, we can go far. It is important to accommodate others, see what it is they are doing and how you can leverage on what they are doing to grow faster.

  177. Really impressed, i have been thinking of the same for quite some time and i think i need to link up with you for advice.

  178. Indeed success is a subset of risky venturing. Things are made and can never be found .

  179. Any work done proffesionally will have a good return. There is a saying which states that , proffesion is not the work you do but how you do it

  180. Heed to your call…go for it…rest at nothing but what your dream is..serve humanity with distinction brother

  181. Very inspiring story. An eye opener to the young people in kenya. We need to know that agriculture is quite a profitable sector and should stop considering it old fashioned.

  182. Quite a bold step-Anyone with the same skills you had of covering small scale farmers should come and cover you now.We need to hear from you now in air. Congratulations.

  183. Hi,

    we interested in a partnership arrangement that will see our rabbit farmers adopt poultry farming as additional revenue stream.

  184. this is an eye opener to the youths who leave the country side to find jobs in the towns. Not knowing that they have left millions to come and work for peanuts.

  185. we should learn how to create jobs and not to look for it we should not get obsessed with the formal jobs or get stuck at the plateau of success this could help cushion our hard times.i may request if you could provide some advice to me

  186. Good work. I want to go into poultry farming with kari improved. Am from marsabit county and wanted the once from a months old.what’s the price & how can I get them please.

  187. Good work to aspiring farmers like me, want to visit your farm to learn one or two things from you

  188. This is impressive,ive always liked to start this kind of business bearing in mind that i come from kirinyaga.

  189. hello guys, am really impressed by your projects. Am very interested in venturing into this bussiness and i would really appreciate guidance from experienced personalities like you people.

  190. wow gud stuff, very educational and inspiring.i have been thinking about this poultry thing and think want to start it very soon

  191. This is commendable. let the people understand that the hen they receive is not meat rather it is a seed for the future generations.

  192. I need to start kienyeji chicken farming, please let me know whether you do sell and deliver chicken of age 4 weeks,also the price for each,I’d also like to have a house put up to shelter 50 chicks.

  193. I would like to know where to get the new improved indigineus chicks,i want to start a farm with about 200.

  194. I would like to start a chicken farming business in two areas: Kajiado, Nairobi and Bungoma. I have about ten or more acres to spare for this project.

  195. Hello I really need to start chicken farming I am planning on setting up a structure to hold upto 1000 chicken,my main problem is that I dont know how best to build the house can you please help with the structural design of a chicken house?

  196. please advice.I want to start a kienyeji poultry farming whats the initial capital in ushago…western

  197. Am interested in starting a kienyeji chicken project and i have done a bit of research on what is required. the problem is i have no idea how many types of this birds that are available.

  198. I am looking to open a chicken farm..would like to rent a place that is up and running looking for a big place that can accommodate over 10 to15 thousand chicken.

  199. I love the idea it is one of a kind and I believe its going a mile in curbing the issue of food insecurity

  200. you need to establish a poultry learning centre where all poultry related cases are dealt with and solutions offered.

  201. The world today needs ideas like yours where people apply less effort but receive huge benefits in return

  202. Folks have to be taught how to live within their means. African culture teaches folks how to live on other peoples means.

  203. Kudos! av been thinking xo much about poultry keeping business and you have given me a go ahead.Thanks GOD bless you.

  204. Success does not automatically qualify for riches. It means that you have achieved what you set out to achieve

  205. just like the bible teaches us wise counsel, you have chosen to teach the members of community ways of getting out of poverty.

  206. Nothing can stop a man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal, while nothing on earth can help a man with the wrong attitude. Your attitude will determine the amount of effort you will put in achieving success

  207. Adding Value to Poultry Waste including egg shells, droppings think about it and incorporate in your programs

  208. There is a ready market for a staple white meat in the region other than Fish. This should a viable source of chicken should you have it up and running.

  209. Being an avid chicken keeper myself, i feel that there is a large need for a steady source of chicken of this type in the region.

  210. I think i would love to see your idea realized so that i could posibly go back to rearing chicken at a scale that i used to enjo

  211. This a good proposal indeed it will directly provide job opportunities to the growing number of unemployed young people in our area.

  212. make sure you do not start a nice project like this and then close it down all over a sudden

  213. Hi,am very much obliged with your products,I would like to know if I do start the project how can I market the chicken if I were to rear them. Hope to hear from you,Thank you.

  214. wow! graduates doing a simple project in the village when instead they should be in town doing some white collar job,,this will take you places

  215. I am pleased at your idea. and most importantly would like to thank your grandmother.were it not been for her, this idea would not be born

  216. Kindly visit us in our school for those insights, we are based at kebabe primary school Igembe.

  217. sir, i want to start Poultry farming for egg production purpose so i need your cooperation and guidence. i have no any ideas about its investment, return and production process. plz guide me.

  218. I congratulate the One Hen Campaign for the good work you are doing indeed together we can move our community with great heights

  219. Excellent Idea, this project will be very helpful for the training of women to start their small business at home

  220. Inspiring one hen for the youths in our country . we have a valid dream with you leading us

  221. this is innovative! congratulations to all the directors and people who has supported this young innovative leaders

  222. I commend and appreciate the one Hen Campaign Project which is a step in the right direction to poverty eradication.

  223. When you feed your birds well, they produce big and good quality eggs which are what the consumers want.

  224. I am so touched by this episode(weeping),i am also an aspiring farmer and am looking foward to work with you guys am definitely going to buy three chicks and a cage for my niece and nephews….this is how we end poverty and bring up responsible children this is how we end hunger.

  225. Very good job Makini, You made me feel proud remembering our campus struggles. Happy that the universe smiled to you and you are smiling to others as well. Keep the good job going.

  226. Good peoject indeed. I believe people from other counties too will greatly benefit from this campaign.

  227. Can I get the plan of The Ultra modern Chicken Cage? It is very good.
    Then you guys Can you include me….. I come from Mumias……

  228. this, is a noble, very noble venture. God bless you soo much for what ur doing for ur people.

  229. I am impressed beyond words. I used to work in the ministry of livestock, poultry farming projects in the early 90s and it was an up heel task to get projects running. This is great. Kudos young Kenyans. You make us proud. 

  230. Good brains think ahead. Continue Makini. It will pay off in a big way. Forget those who after graduating with university degrees just think of being employed. Employ them now.

  231. His name speaks it all….you are a true champion of the poor and entrepreneurship. Keep it up Bw Makini.

  232. You have been an inspiration to me.That’s a big challenge to most of us but in our lives it has taught us something. I have learned to go beyond my comfort zone so that my brother and sister can gain something that is worth

  233. Makini and your group ,thumbs up, and may you continue to recieve God’s blessings…. i will make apoint of visiting you oneof these fine days.

  234. I think the proposed business idea is not merly a business but also fills the gaps that farmers have in chicken farming

  235. Indeed, it is a very interesting and motivating idea. I am sure many small-scale chicken farmers will benefit from this.

  236. This kind of project is very vital towards sustainable production of any agricultural products and for combating of the ever-changing global climate.

  237. it is unbelievable. a gift from a grandmother an otherwise practise considered age old becomes a business idea

  238. I always appreciate efforts and work done by you. This is the thing actually we need for our sustainable future development and nations. Keep it up!

  239. indeed agriculture is the mainstay of the economy you have began by demostration. thanks

  240. I absolutely agree with you and compliment you for doing the right thing in kenya context. It is encouraging to see educated youth taking up poultry farming and implementing their knowledge and analytic s for sustainable development and efficient production. Wishing you all the best.

  241. It is a problem solving business proposal that helps the farmers or even anyone with a very little investment.

  242. great effort to increase eggs production and quality in our country. My best wishes to you in this regard and for well being of our chickens.

  243. This is a very laudable project. At least our farmers can support their families whilst at the same time there will be abundance of food

  244. i am highly delighted about your project.As a colleague in same field i know that the One Hen Campaign Project will really work.Keep it up.

  245. I think our local farmers have a huge reason to laugh as finally they have got a project they own

  246. Am impressed. Farmers need help and I believe this project will serve the purpose of putting money in the pockets of farmers.

  247. I hope many young leaders follow your lead to this end and beyond till a time when we all can say” poverty and hunger is past tense

  248. Thanks for enlighting us on this important issues which have always been a challenge to chicken keeping

  249. Let’s remain tireless in making this project a success challenges will be there to make you strong

  250. Great and thoughtful proposal. Indeed, sky is not your limit but a stepping stone for a great and successful business

  251. What a nice and excellent idea piece of idea. Good job, it will really go a long way in helping the youth of this great nation. Thumbs up.

  252. This is a welcome idea my brother. This will create job opportunity for our teaming youths.
    Keep the good job going.

  253. I love it when youths use their intellects to help create wealth and job opportunities to their fellow youths.

  254. Its an awesome movement I will lve to be a part of. Seriously link me up, its the way foward.may God take you there

  255. I love the fact that even school going children are taught money management and poultry keeping at early age

  256. You might be required to form these class of people into a society whereby they can be doing small savings to uplift themselves

  257. We hope that you continue to help these women with your products and provide high quality feeds for their chicken

  258. This is a great initiative. I am impressed with the way your project is impacting the lives of small scale bussiness women and your usage of modern technology.

  259. It would also be good that as you replicate your work in other areas, you encourage the men and women you work with to take a step towards owning chicken then major businesses

  260. Great work. So inspiring to see the impact on the women. Women are usually overlooked. You empower a woman you empower the whole household. Sustainable capacity building. Keep it up

  261. Quite encouraging, I must say this is one of the greatest forms of innovation and creativity. thumbs up.

  262. This is a very good initiative, we need more people like you out here. Keep up the good work and good luck

  263. I like your spirit of hard work starting from one hen and reaching this heights is not easy keep mentoring other youths

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