Goat farming creates jobs in Kenya
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Tuko
Illustrative image · Aminu Fahd · Pexels · Licence PexelsGoat farming is attracting young Kenyans seeking income, with opportunities in milk, meat and breeding. Kenya had around 38.4 million goats in 2024, up 9.8% from a year earlier, while Mutitu farm says it has created more than 20 jobs, according to Kenyan statistics and its founder Patrick Wanjau.
Kenya had around 38.4 million goats in 2024, a 9.8% increase in one year, according to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS). The herd included 37.8 million meat goats and 649,528 dairy goats.
Goat farming generates income through milk, meat and the sale of breeding animals, explains Patrick Wanjau, founder of Mutitu Goat Farm. His farm has created more than 20 jobs, while the value chain also supports activities in animal care, feed, transport and meat processing, according to statements reported by Tuko.
Kenya's Agriculture Ministry lists meat goats among the priority value chains in the counties of Mandera, Turkana, Marsabit, West Pokot and Baringo. The Galla goat, which originates in northern Kenya, is suited to arid and semi-arid areas and provides meat, milk, leather and manure.
